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  • want ads from LiMBO ... For Sale
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Thu, 27 Jul 95 23:11:18 CDT
    ...1959 Deluxe Microbus, 62,494 original miles, 36 hp, 1192cc motor, gas gauge, clock syncromesh transmission. 1969, 1970 bus parts available. Contact Wes Hall...
  • Re: Am I asking too much for my van?
    Historical mailing list - Joe Tu
    Sat, 13 Apr 2002 03:11:46 -0700
    ...row >air/oil cooler with thermostatic sandwhich plate in addition to factory >water/oil cooler, Valvoline VR1 20W50 racing oil > >Transmission/Clutch: 4 speed...
  • Re: Jetta tranny to Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
    Thu, 13 Mar 2003 07:27:45 +0000
    FYI 5cylinder VW's and Audis have transmission coolers. Chris DeLong Fine Tuning 206.367.5503 Seattle, WA USA >From: Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE...
  • Re: YIKE! Lost 3 qts oil... [follow-up]
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Wed, 13 Sep 2000 09:07:09 -0700
    ...The original post with a description of > the problem is attached below. > > The immediate diagnosis was that the seal where the oil cooler mates...
  • Re: YIKE! Lost 3 qts oil... [follow-up]
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Wed, 13 Sep 2000 10:16:39 -0700
    ...The original post with a description of > the problem is attached below. > > The immediate diagnosis was that the seal where the oil cooler mates...
  • Re: 85 & 86
    Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
    Mon, 1 May 2006 14:18:43 -0400
    ...The 2.1 hosses that go on the cooler will act as reducers to go from the large hose connections on the cooler to...
  • Re: Trip Report and oil leakage
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 15 Nov 2004 22:04:49 -0500
    ...The 2.1 will have cooler oil and less consumption with the level kept near the middle or close to the low marks. Leaking...
  • Re: Potts new Vanagon(s)
    Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
    Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:59:05 -0400
    ...Odometer, headlight > switch, transmission, tires, shift linkage, fuel injection, exhaust > issues, leaky heads, thermostat housing failure... I could go on but you > get the...
  • Re: Doubts
    Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
    Thu, 4 Feb 1999 17:27:16 -0500
    ...2. - Oil cooler. 3. - Air-water intercooler. Is some other thing needed? Optionally you may want to change the gearing to take advantage of...
  • Re: True Grit---
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sun, 26 May 2002 23:59:05 -0500
    ...Volts July 2001 Rebuilt 4 speed manual transmission July 2001 New Reverse Light Switch on transmission July 2001 New Clutch, Pressure Plate, Throw Out...
  • Re: Leaving the forum, sold my 88 Wolfsburg
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Tue, 30 Jul 2013 07:30:17 -0500
    ...could not maintain the repairs > any longer. > > 6 months ago the transmission started to have slipping issues where it > would sometimes work then would...
  • beautiful `67 bus for sale
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 9 Aug 94 21:42:12 PDT
    ...40 IDF, new custom heads ported and polished 96 plate oil cooler Doghouse tin Berg pulley and oil pump System One oil filter Tach...
  • Re: Cold starting oil report Mobil 1 15w-50
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Tue, 26 Jan 2016 21:49:03 -0800
    ...The Oil temp...I get that right at the oil filter/cooler flange..stays at around 200-210 and climbing with a load at...
  • Re: 87 camper for sale, San Francisco area, $3200. yup.
    Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
    Sun, 18 Jul 1999 00:59:01 -0700
    ...It seems to me it may only need a oil cooler, but I really don't know. Oil does not have water in it...
  • Re: Trip Contingencies
    Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
    Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:46:44 -0400
    ...The AT in the vanagon is the same Transmission as ALL VW/AUDI 1976-1993 The differential is different, vanagon specific. Let me clarify...
  • Re: Auto Trans Install - Take Out Engine?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Tue, 17 Aug 2004 00:28:26 -0700
    ...Auto Trans Install - Take Out Engine? > For the last week I've been trying to fit my 150 pound automatic > transmission back into my...
  • Re: Fwd: air intake snorkel hose
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Mon, 25 Jun 2012 23:06:38 -0500
    ...It's more of an issue with the Vanagon where > the engine compartment gets a lot less ram air to keep it cooler. > >> However...
  • Re: winter weight oil
    Historical mailing list - David McNeely
    Wed, 15 Apr 2020 14:15:28 -0700
    ...Also, > auto transmission. Oil cooler replaced with fin tube type, thermostat and > an in line filter. Note trans temp reading. > > Dennis > > > From: Thomas Casal...
  • Re: Oil leak since rebuilt 2.1l installed
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:09:13 -0700
    ...Oil leak since rebuilt 2.1l installed |> |> Thanks for the free brain cycle time :) |> |> The reason I *think *I know it's not transmission...
  • unexpected ending to Vanagon adventure
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Thu, 26 Sep 2024 12:05:40 -0600
    ...The motor had performed flawlessly and the Vanistan oil cooler kept oil temperature at 200F or below. Everything seemed to be going to plan...
  • Re: yet another fridge question (ok you experts)...
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Fri, 24 Mar 2006 15:59:31 -0500
    ...be large to cool ok).The oil cooler on late vanagons or vanagon automatic transmission coolers are exampels of this liquid to metal conduction...
  • Re: drive from Oklahoma to Spokane, WA
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Fri, 3 Oct 2014 18:07:37 -0700
    ...drive from Oklahoma to Spokane, WA Bonnie and I drove our 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon GL Campmobile with 2.1 and manual transmission from Edmond...
  • Re: Eric's van is running again
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
    Tue, 3 Nov 2020 06:23:59 -0800
    ...The oil coolers were also added in 2018. Note the trans oil inline > filter on the return line. The wheels are 17 inch AR95T...
  • Re: Friday subject - are we on the list just old farts?
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Sat, 15 Feb 2020 17:01:57 +0000
    ...Added VNT turbo, modified engine mounts, retuned ECU, audi intercooler, oil coolers, more gauges, etc. Frightening cash expenditure, but stimulating and so much fun...
  • Re: Need some assistance to see if my mechanic is overcharging me...
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
    Sun, 19 Jul 2009 20:31:16 -0400
    ...Bay, & Front to Rear Tank >>> Lines) >>> >>> Installation of 2 External Coolers (Oil and Transmission Fluids) (1) >>> from BusBoys and (1) from Small Car for...
  • Re: Camper van
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Sun, 20 Oct 2013 11:55:31 -0700
    my brother has a Chrysler mini van, he's now on his 7th transmission, roughly 200,000 miles ________________________________ From: Jeff Stewart <fonman4277@COMCAST.NET...
  • Re: unexpected ending to Vanagon adventure
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Fri, 27 Sep 2024 10:25:53 -0400
    ...I hope you get a silver lining, and keep us posted on your trip and the transmission. Best, Eric Caron > On Sep 26, 2024...
  • Re: Oil change experience
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sun, 7 Jul 2013 05:01:54 -0700
    ...Rucker, AL. > Oil samples were pulled from aircraft engines, helicopter engines, and > transmissions. We tracked the metals and quantities in multiple aircraft. > Got to...
  • German Transaxle experience
    Historical mailing list - Brian T.
    Thu, 7 Nov 2002 14:41:23 -0800
    ...possibly got contaminated ATF fron the ATF cooler(I > think) German transaxle > will returm my transmission with a 2 year warraty. > Anyone out there...
  • Re: Friday rant: fabric stores and sewing
    Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
    Mon, 31 Jan 2011 20:46:32 -0500
    ...But getting into transmissions and engine innards, or even r&r > > major parts, I generally don't do it. When I needed a radiator...
  • Re: Cooling system hose diagram
    Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
    Sun, 21 Apr 2013 19:37:37 -0400
    ...fore and aft line on rt side of transmission then goes across top of transmission and I think connects to the thermostat housing. >> 2...
  • Re: Autotranny
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Wed, 11 May 2016 20:38:17 -0500
    ...engine can transfer enough heat to the ATF > cooler to damage it. The automatic transmission consists of a bunch of > hydraulically applied clutches. Not...
  • NOT! - moving sale - cleaning garage
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
    Tue, 30 Dec 2003 19:52:21 -0600
    ...15" Compaq monitor (works fine) > >universal transmission cooler. never used, still in box. includes >hoses, clamps, cooler and tabs to mount it to the...
  • Re: unexpected ending to Vanagon adventure
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Sun, 29 Sep 2024 06:11:28 -0700
    ...It would be great if it turns out to be something simple like tires or driveshaft but I'm mentally prepared for a transmission...
  • Re: Transmission Seal Leak!?
    Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
    Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:43:38 -0500
    ...We blew an oil cooler O Ring at Bus BRR two years ago and it was amazing how trashed it was when we pulled...
  • Re: Terry K. is VIP Vanagon man
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 24 Feb 2006 11:41:33 -0600
    ...The line of reasoning that led >>> him >>> to come up with that glue on air scoop transmission cooler is >>> bizarre*, >> >>> but I'm sure...
  • Re: True Grit---
    Historical mailing list - Terry K.
    Mon, 27 May 2002 00:11:40 -0500
    ...Volts July 2001 Rebuilt 4 speed manual transmission July 2001 New Reverse Light Switch on transmission July 2001 New Clutch, Pressure Plate, Throw Out...
  • Re: Re
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Sun, 20 Apr 2003 21:27:04 -0400
    ...It has a smaller hose fitting at the bottom that goes to the transmission cooler on the automatic. Mike '84 GL 7 pass automatic...
  • Re: When & why replace heads? A Friday Dennis Discussion.
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Tue, 11 Apr 2023 22:16:31 +0000
    ...Last year I acquired an 85 with a stock automatic transmission (with external cooler) and a Subi 2.2.  As a former 10+ year...
  • Parts Sources for the TDI Conversion
    Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
    Mon, 23 Feb 1998 19:24:07 -0500
    ...Suitable T3 transmission. (Helmut has a list of all the ratios available) The mounting bolts for the bellhousing and transmission. Coolant hoses and fittings...
  • Re: 930 drive axles
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 16 Aug 2013 14:05:17 -0400
    ...930 drive axles You do know when you put those on your transmission you just end up breaking something more expensive inside . I've...
  • Re: Leaving the forum, sold my 88 Wolfsburg
    Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
    Tue, 30 Jul 2013 06:35:53 -0600
    ...could not maintain the repairs > > any longer. > > > > 6 months ago the transmission started to have slipping issues where it > > would sometimes work then would...
  • Re: Missing coolant
    Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
    Thu, 15 Oct 2015 17:52:34 -0600
    ...No drips anywhere-engine plumbing, heads, transmission >> cooler, radiator, or front heater valve. No evidence of coolant >> mixing with either the transmission fluid or...
  • Re: Missing coolant
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Wed, 14 Oct 2015 08:31:40 -0700
    ...anywhere-engine plumbing, heads, transmission cooler, > > radiator, or front heater valve. No evidence of coolant mixing with > > either the transmission fluid or engine oil...
  • For Sale 85 Transporter/Camper
    Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
    Fri, 6 Mar 1998 07:18:12 -0500
    ...No water storage,other than a large insulated jug with tap (bungies), no sink, no fridge (cooler), use three burner coleman stove (propane bottle...
  • Re: Missing coolant
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
    Wed, 14 Oct 2015 11:27:28 -1000
    ...No >>>>> drips anywhere-engine plumbing, heads, transmission cooler, radiator, or >>>>> front heater valve. No evidence of coolant mixing with either the >>>>> transmission fluid or...
  • Re: Friday rant: fabric stores and sewing
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Mon, 31 Jan 2011 13:55:32 -0800
    ...But getting into transmissions and engine innards, or even r&r >>> major parts, I generally don't do it. When I needed a radiator...
  • Re: TiiCo engine vs. Eurospec
    Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
    Sun, 27 Aug 2000 17:46:03 EDT
    ...I had one NON-German coolant hose on the cooler start to leak after 15,000 miles, put a clam on it and it...
  • Re: Am I asking too much for my van?
    Historical mailing list - Joe Tu
    Sat, 13 Apr 2002 03:14:27 -0700
    ...row >air/oil cooler with thermostatic sandwhich plate in addition to factory >water/oil cooler, Valvoline VR1 20W50 racing oil > >Transmission/Clutch: 4 speed...
  • Re: Eric's van is running again
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Tue, 3 Nov 2020 08:52:00 -0600
    ...The oil coolers were also added in 2018. Note the trans oil inline >> filter on the return line. The wheels are 17 inch AR95T...
  • Re: Missing coolant
    Historical mailing list - Michael
    Wed, 14 Oct 2015 11:36:28 -0400
    ...anywhere-engine plumbing, heads, transmission cooler, >>> radiator, or front heater valve. No evidence of coolant mixing with >>> either the transmission fluid or engine oil...
  • Re: Oil leak since rebuilt 2.1l installed
    Historical mailing list - Ry
    Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:26:20 -0500
    ...Oil leak since rebuilt 2.1l installed > |> > |> Thanks for the free brain cycle time :) > |> > |> The reason I *think *I know it's not transmission...
  • Re: unexpected ending to Vanagon adventure
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Sat, 28 Sep 2024 13:23:34 -0600
    ...The motor had performed flawlessly and the Vanistan oil cooler kept oil temperature at 200F or below. Everything seemed to be going to plan...
  • Re: Missing coolant
    Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
    Wed, 14 Oct 2015 14:36:04 -0600
    ...No > >>>> drips anywhere-engine plumbing, heads, transmission cooler, radiator, or > >>>> front heater valve. No evidence of coolant mixing with either the > >>>> transmission fluid or...
  • Don't Buy This Syncro!!!
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 17 Jan 95 14:43:50 PST
    ...Head gasket leaking leaking oil cooler (coolant) noisy water pump low (125psi) compression clutch slipping brakes soft and spongy a/c contained no freon...
  • Re: When & why replace heads? A Friday Dennis Discussion.
    Historical mailing list - John T
    Tue, 11 Apr 2023 18:01:36 -0400
    ...Last year I acquired an 85 with a stock automatic transmission (with external cooler) and a Subi 2.2. As a former 10+ year...
  • Re: What water boxer to replace my 1.9?
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Tue, 6 Aug 2019 13:02:54 -0400
    ...Overhauled transmission. But my desire to upgrade other systems is dependent on the over all costs. Down the road I need to look at...
  • The Ideal Road-Trip vehicle, was Re: The Ideal vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Dyer Lytle
    Thu, 16 Oct 2003 11:02:42 -0700
    ...Rebuilt engine and transmission, discovered how much work this is. 4. Bought a '73 Westfalia, went on some trips, too many things to fix...
  • Re: unexpected ending to Vanagon adventure
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Thu, 26 Sep 2024 12:44:59 -0700
    ...The motor had performed > flawlessly and the Vanistan oil cooler kept oil temperature at 200F or > below. Everything seemed to be going to plan...
  • More stuff for sale. Gas and Diesel. New and used.
    Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
    Tue, 15 Jun 1999 22:13:24 -0400
    ...before I pulled it) > 2/ Oil filter flange with the oil cooler. > 3/ Diesel injection pump > 4/ Cast mount that holds alternator and inj...