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• Alpine Developments, V6anagony
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 Apr 96 09:56 GMT+0200
  ...This would probably also explain why the pilot is in the flywheel for a 914, different gearbox. So I'm thinking I should have...
• Re: Peloquin experience?
  Historical mailing list - Jason Ewing
  Thu, 15 Nov 2007 22:07:35 -0500
  ...Peloquin limited slip differential that can be installed in the Vanagon > > gearbox. http://www.peloquins.com/ > > > > Does anyone have experience with one of these...
• Re: '93 Eurovan auto to manual
  Historical mailing list - Theodore Hoekman
  Fri, 7 Mar 2014 17:23:18 -0330
  My understanding is that the gearbox per se is the same in jetta, golf, and passat, but the final drive is quite different and...
• Re: Conversion bound folks:146 HP 2.6 liter 5 cylinder Engine for Vanagons and Smog Legal*
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 21 Jul 2004 00:42:41 -0700
  ...of money for an engine, you could get you a built WBX, a lot of new parts and a 5 speed gearbox for less.
• Re: Clutch problem - input needed
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 9 Jun 2007 14:26:27 -0700
  ...Mark Jens Jakob Andersen wrote: > Additional info. > > I lay under the gearbox, listened while Ida worked the cluthc-pedal. > > I can hear the clutch...
• Re: High elevation adjustments?
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Mon, 8 Jul 2002 21:03:32 +0100
  ...Also, manual gearbox - > > definitely - > > I think I'd shoot myself before buying another auto of that vintage, > > even in > > the UK - as a race...
• Tim Smith On Trans FAQ
  Historical mailing list - "Tim Smith (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Fri, 23 Feb 2001 11:15:55 -0500
  ...better stuff.... - max torque of 112HP WBX engine is 176n-m, which is the max for the gearbox! - failure occurs at double taper brgs...
• Re: Bad Pilot Bearing???
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Wed, 1 Sep 2004 09:13:56 +0200
  With my fivespeed I had the same problem but that gearbox works a bit different I think, I always have to put a bit...
• Re: cv-joints
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 08 Jul 94 09:39:09 CDT
  ...It feels like the engine and gearbox are wobbling back and forth on >their mounts but these look in good condition. A parts shop...
• Re: FYI : 3.3 verses 4.3 verses 1.9???
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 26 Jul 2004 17:42:45 -0700
  ...These are the recomendations given by Volkswagen regarding the reliability on the Vanagon gearboxes : 4-speed No more than 90 horspowers and 147 Nm...
• Re: Can Anyone Identify This "Thing"?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:32:31 -0700
  ...One runs forward > between the gearbox and the gas tank and disappears. The second tee's off > into a pipe running from the intake...
• Re: coffee (was Joshua Tree snow scene)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 22 Feb 2011 11:13:58 -0800
  ...I like mine strong and plentiful...perking for a long time....you could probably put it in the gearbox. Don Hanson
• Re: Living the Compleat Vanagon Experience.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:16:25 -0700
  ...Trans 3-4 slider at 195k. Radiator at 250k. '77 ASI: Gearbox. Blew the plug outta the oil galley behind the flywheel. Fuel pump...
• Re: [subaruvanagon] Musing About Recent Trip - Too Long
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 12 Jul 2011 12:45:17 -0700
  ...and that would just trash syncro's in the gearbox anyway. If I bought a used vanagon with a short shift kit on it...
• Re: Gear selection issue
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 2 Jun 2010 00:24:31 -0400
  ...Otherwise I need to pull the gearbox out of my parts van ( a rancho rebuild with only 10,000 miles on it) and get...
• Re: 2006 VW Van
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sat, 3 Dec 2005 21:16:44 -0500
  ...The 2.5 TDI produces 80kW and 280Nm transmitted > to the rear wheels through a five-speed gearbox. This translates to top > speeds of...
• NO VANAGON CONTENT. trains, transmissions & diesels was: Diesel Fanatacism
  Historical mailing list - GMBulley
  Tue, 19 May 1998 09:15:25 EDT
  ...There is no physical gearbox or clutch mechanism in the world that could handle that task. By regulating the speed of the crankshaft of...
• Re: should I get a new transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Thu, 26 Aug 2004 13:48:01 +1000
  ...may be worth the trouble before your trip to drain your gearbox and refill with synthetic transmission fluid and a bottle of nulon transmission...
• Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 20 Dec 2008 14:00:57 -0800
  ...4.5 litres >>> gearbox oil: 80W - 90W >>> gearbox oil capacity: 3 litres (Syncro 4.5 litres) >>> autobox oil grade: Dexron (final drive 90W) >>> autobox...
• Re: Subtle Oil Leak
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Mon, 17 Aug 1998 08:44:28 EDT
  ...determine whether the oil is from the crank case or the gearbox? Any advice would be appreciated. _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet...
• Re: Dont do this at home ( I didnt)
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Thu, 7 Sep 2006 17:04:42 -0400
  ...to rise the van high. >> >>IT went well, pulled the engine+gearbox out. >> >>Then when I lowered the van, I lowered it too much...
• Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 20 Dec 2008 14:20:28 -0800
  ...4.5 litres gearbox oil: 80W - 90W gearbox oil capacity: 3 litres (Syncro 4.5 litres) autobox oil grade: Dexron (final drive 90W) autobox...
• Re: Clutch Judder - 83 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 13 Aug 2000 22:45:09 +1300
  ...The gearbox >> is a (replacement) five speed turbo, the engine is a model JX 1.6 Diesel. >> Any ideas or suggestions greatly appreciated. >> >> Andrew...
• Re: Porsche 944 Motor & transmission in Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Thu, 18 Mar 2004 15:49:54 -0600
  ...Although I'm still not finished installing my Porsche 3.2 Carrera motor and G50 gearbox, I think that I have well over $25...
• Re: 20W50 Castorl Engine Oil
  Historical mailing list - Brenton Tait
  Thu, 6 Aug 2009 19:25:05 +0200
  ...my gearbox? DO I run the risk of damaging >it? Engine oils do not have the high pressure additives required for gearbox use. Why...
• Re: Hi list. 90 syncro bad leak stuck in parking lot
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Thu, 26 Jun 2014 09:22:38 -0400
  ...Now am thinking it might have been Manuel transmission fluid (gearbox fluid). I know that holds 5 quarts. Sure I have seen about two...
• Re: Eurovan w/ 5-spd
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Sat, 4 Jun 2011 22:35:40 -0400
  I know of the perfect engine/trans currently for sale for a EV.....Euro PD150 with 6 speed gearbox. :) Jason On Sat, Jun 4...
• Re: Tranny tools???-reply
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Wed, 9 Sep 1998 19:03:15 EDT
  ...Heck, I'm willing to turn a profit by selling you the tools or by rebuilding a gearbox! So, to make a long answer...
• Re: "Increase the HP,up to 45%
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 22:27:19 -0700
  ...Mans this year??? > >> > >>"The first Vanagon entry retired with a broken gearbox in the third hour. > >> The second entry blew a head gasket just...
• Re: Chasing the Sun...or lack of it
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Tue, 15 Aug 2017 08:56:32 -0400
  ...an area near Sky Valley where it won't be as crowded, but my schedule and my Syncro's gearbox had other plans. > > > Chris
• Re: Rear Fog Light (was:Backup light switch)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 30 May 1997 09:57 -0600 (MDT)
  ...in good VW tradition it is on the side of the gearbox). Empty socket in tail light housing is for the near-standard equipment...
• wbx 6, should I?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Meier
  Sun, 28 Feb 1999 23:10:29 +0100
  ...The engine looked used, but dry, gearbox normal wet. But this engine - I fear it will ruine me. It was nearly 14k$ plus the...
• Re: Hy-Rail Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Tue, 2 Apr 2002 14:05:13 +1000
  ...231,000kms on the clock now and still on the original clutch (and 5sp gearbox) Cheers, Steve O Blue Mountains NSW Aust. '92 Transporter...
• Re: 5 SPEED TRANS'
  Historical mailing list - Tony Polson
  Tue, 9 Dec 2003 13:31:35 -0000
  ...would 1,2,3 and 4 in a "normal" 4-speed gearbox. I have been offered several of these 5-speed 'boxes for very...
• Re: Two Tranny Questions
  Historical mailing list - David Snyder
  Tue, 21 Sep 1999 20:33:06 -0700
  ...Well, I would love to hear more about this I have rebuilt my own engines but have never tackled a gearbox Is this your...
• Re: Install a 5 speed syncro tranny in my 2WD Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 31 Jan 2008 10:06:13 -0800
  ...his web page > <http://volksweb.relitech.com/helmut/GEARBOX.HTM><http://volksweb.relitech.com/helmut/GEARBOX.HTM> > > I can't say if there is...
• Size of the small ball in the 5sp reverse lockout?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 20 Oct 2017 14:07:10 -0700
  ...Anyway, under the floor, the shift linkage of the 5sp gearbox has a spring loaded plunger to allow the lever to come way over...
• Re: Dont do this at home ( I didnt)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 8 Sep 2006 16:27:18 -0700
  ...to rise the van high. > >> > >>IT went well, pulled the engine+gearbox out. > >> > >>Then when I lowered the van, I lowered it too much...
• Re: Fwd: Gear box oil - Redline MT90 or Swepco ?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 29 Aug 2012 23:15:20 -0800
  ...They make the > gearbox noisy and in my one vehicle with a tranny temp gauge, they allowed > hotter running temps, all else being the...
• Joy of tranny main bearings
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Apr 1995 15:32:01 +0100
  ...He also said that my gearbox fluids were a bit low and topped them off. After doing so, he said the tranny quieted down...
• newbie questions
  Historical mailing list - David Milward
  Sat, 28 Dec 2002 18:07:02 -0000
  ...I was thinking maybe changing the oil in the gearbox/differential, possibly for the first time in its life? One issue it has is...
• Re: women and standard gearbox
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 3 Jan 2007 10:17:58 -0500
  That can happen if you live in (relatively) frozen NJ too... but it probably means it's time to change the tranny oil. My...
• Re: convert automatic to manual gearbox?
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Mon, 20 Jul 2015 21:18:59 -0400
  Don, having done this with a scirocco what Ed mentions is correct. The best way is to have a manual shift donor. Remember you...
• Re: Fixing an Odometer in Canada???
  Historical mailing list - Eric and Marica
  Sat, 9 Aug 2003 20:42:35 -0600
  ...Mary's did the math for me and provided a bolt-on gearbox for where the speedo cable came out of the tranny. I...
• Re: Opinions wanted: Overhaul or Eletric?!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Tue, 11 Jul 2023 18:10:18 -0400
  ...I estimate (roughly converted > from Euro) > gearbox $3000 > engine (incl Turbo and stuff): $3000-5000 > > Idea: > Throw the whole damn Diesel out, and get...
• Re: 5sp trans determination was: 5sp trans woes
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:37:20 -0700
  ...getting myself psyched up to get all up in > some dang gearbox! WOO! > > so here's a good discuss-o-question: what kind of...
• First day on the list. First questions
  Historical mailing list - Dom
  Sun, 5 Sep 1999 04:31:43 +1000
  ...My gearbox is whining, although not too loudly, and the whine starts low and rises in pitch with each gear change. I am hoping...
• Re: broccoli confusion (WAY OT)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 12 Jan 2000 17:46:51 -0800
  ...Actually not even sure there's a gearbox, or brain, anymore. Mike ----- Original Message ----- From: Mike Miller <mwm@LANSET.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Re: Aircooled ?s here for my 81 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 3 Oct 2002 16:43:20 -0500
  Possibly you folks aren't shifting your gearbox properly. I run 3rd gear out to 55 mph and that is 4,000 Rpms. At...
• Re: Anyone running a Oettinger powered Van( or completed van) ?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Tue, 3 Feb 2004 12:37:58 +1100
  ...First try at running a manual 5 sp gearbox was short lived.Unfortunately a auto was the only way to go to handle the...
• Re: Gas Mileage
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Thu, 20 May 2004 10:52:44 +0200
  ...That is with 15 % city traffic and the rest on bigger roads (60mph) And a 5speed manual gearbox...... Calle -88 VolvoVanagon Mullhyttan, Sweden ----- Original...
• Questions about selector shaft seal replacemnet in a DU transmission
  Historical mailing list - Agent99
  Tue, 19 Jul 2005 02:17:06 -0400
  ...The gearbox has 250K miles and operates very smoothly. There are no problems except for leaking oil from the shift shaft seal and the...
• Re: Later style 091 transaxles
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Fri, 11 Sep 1998 14:09:56 EDT
  ...costs about $1400 to get fixed. :( << Must be including labor to R&R as well because my 091-1 gearboxes are $850.00 out...
• Re: Later style 091 transaxles
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Fri, 11 Sep 1998 14:09:56 EDT
  ...costs about $1400 to get fixed. :( << Must be including labor to R&R as well because my 091-1 gearboxes are $850.00 out...
• Re: Trans main shaft pulled out!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
  Thu, 4 Mar 1999 16:27:29 -0500
  ...Main problem is that hands (at least mine) don't fit > inside the gearbox with the diff installed. Use long neddle noose pliers > to...
• Re: VDO Oil Sender Setup
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 16 May 2012 14:13:38 -0700
  ...The sender itself is mounted on the side of > the gearbox where the cruise control sensor used to be. If you're > thinking that...
• Re: a Memorial Day e-brake memory problem
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 25 May 2009 15:29:15 -0700
  ...t they? Even those of us who grew up on standard gearboxes... Probably a good idea to bleed the rears to make sure the...
• Re: Syncro Tranny Lube Questions
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Thu, 20 Apr 1995 19:21:34 +0000
  ...t had time to read through my Bently), is the > transmission gearbox directly connected to the rear differential unit? > > If so, do they share...
• Re: Honest question for the group
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 6 Jun 2014 18:58:39 -0400
  ...Their heads seem sensitive to overheating. '95 with a manual gearbox is the one to go for in the US market, but you will...
• Re: Can Anyone Identify This "Thing"?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Wed, 16 Jul 2008 01:05:09 +0000
  ...One runs forward > between the gearbox and the gas tank and disappears. The second tee's off > into a pipe running from the intake...