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• Tiptronic
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 11 Sep 2005 08:58:46 -0700
  ...tiptronic transmission out of a 911 into a Vanagon? Ridiculously expensive, but probably the only way to get taller gearing in automatic, no? -- John...
• Re: engine quits, oil sprayed on engine/compartment...smoke...oh my
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 17 Apr 2006 22:16:38 -0400
  ...a failure of the torque converter, which is part of the automatic transmission. That would explain the oil, the smoke, and the van losing...
• Re: auto -> manual?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Nov 2002 15:28:07 EST
  ...Damnit! > > the automatics are far more reliable than the manual transmissions.. the vanagon manual transmissions tend to have the cracked 3/4 gear slider...
• Re: van won't drive faster than 30 in any gear -- automatic
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 9 Apr 2003 20:08:26 -0400
  ...Also, I've noticed that many on this list have >said that overhauling this transmission is <easy>. >What kind of transmission stand would one...
• Re: Towing an Automatic Vanagon. Cutting the drive axles?
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Tue, 29 Jul 2008 23:14:59 -0400
  ...infact, i have two sets of automatic >> transmission >> drive axles i'll sell cheeper than you could believe!), would i be able to >> successfully...
• Audi 5000 and Vanagon auto trans are the same???
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 31 Oct 1998 19:51:35 -0800
  I was just reading a message in the Quattro mailing list about someone stating that the Audi 5000 automatic was the same transmission as...
• A transmission question
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 6 Sep 2002 15:26:23 -0700
  ...fill it up and let is sit for a while with automatic transmission fluid. Is anybody aware of any problems with this approach? I...
• Re: For those with automatic transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Thu, 19 Feb 2015 19:45:01 -0600
  ...Transaxle), > > http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_1717_1011/automatic-transmission-coole > r.html > > to the equally expensive Go Westy thermostatically controlled...
• Re: Auto Trans, Shift Points etc.
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Thu, 23 Sep 1999 18:16:30 -0700
  ...cc:Mail Text Virtually all non-electrically activated "automatic" transmissions use a fluidics computer based on valving and pressure and throttle position to determine...
• Re: Who makes GL-4 transmission oil and why do I need it?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 18:22:11 EDT
  ...It should be noted that on automatic transmissions with a separate oil supply for the final drive, GL-5 is recommended. This information is...
• engine converstion
  Historical mailing list - Michel Bertin
  Fri, 7 Mar 2003 11:05:43 -0400
  Talking about unreliable stock engines and transmission I am looking at all possibilities for engine conversion at the present and have an automatic tranny...
• Need help finding Auto Trans Washers
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Wed, 14 Jan 2015 09:23:47 -0600
  My transmission rebuilder ('87 2wd Automatic) just called and says he needs: "The 2 plastic washers for the planetary gears, they're red with...
• Re: Brake question......
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:12:14 -0600
  ...region in my '91 Westy automatic. That transmission is very good for that purpose by using lower gears. Easier in fact than having to...
• Rex Merriweather????
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Thu, 3 Dec 1998 03:58:43 EST
  ...Rex Merriweather? He had responded to my earlier message about an automatic transmission, but my replies to his email get returned "User unknown". I...
• Re: transmission swap: loose the automatic
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 21 Jan 2000 10:58:37 EST
  Here's an even dumber question. Do you want to trade parts? I have a friend who is intent on yanking out the 4...
• Re: Parting out 85GL........
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Sat, 1 Dec 2001 07:34:59 -0800
  ...groch@WORLDCHAT.COM> wrote: > I'm parting out an 85GL with automatic > transmission.........if anyone needs > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Buy the perfect holiday gifts...
• 87 Vanagon for Sale
  Historical mailing list - William W. Barker
  Tue, 29 Aug 2000 12:48:19 -0400
  ...Air Conditioning, Cassette Player, Automatic Transmission, removable bench seat. Surprisingly good acceleration for an automatic. Contact: Wil Barker 732-699-2897 day 732-937...
• 87 Westfalia automatic transmission problem
  Historical mailing list - Finn Runyon
  Sat, 9 Sep 2000 13:16:01 EDT
  The automatic on my 87 Westfalia suddenly and without any prior problem stopped engaging. If I accelerate hard, the van will red line remaining...
• Clean original westfalia for sale
  Historical mailing list - Mike Meuser
  Mon, 25 Jun 2007 01:23:57 -0700
  ...I already have an 87 Vanaru with an automatic (I need to switch to automatic for my back problems) so the family pride and...
• Re: Subie swap curiosity
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Sun, 5 May 2013 08:28:19 -0700
  ...I > > >> have approximately 90,000 miles on my 2.2L Subaru conversion, and it > is > > >> using the stock Vanagon automatic transmission cooler with the...
• Re: Automatic transmission question--slipping
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:29:15 -0700
  ...Automatic transmission question--slipping > > My daughter's 91 automatic has been behaving fine, but recently I > noticed a little spotting on the back hatch...
• Re: Automatic TRANSMISSION conversion options
  Historical mailing list - Tom and Dana Cates
  Sat, 30 Jun 2001 00:04:59 -0400
  ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Schiesser" <fruitlands@YAHOO.COM> > If I have an 89 3 speed automatic, am I stuck with a 3 > speed automatic...
• Re: Automatic transmission advice needed
  Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
  Thu, 19 Aug 2010 19:06:14 -0400
  ...Automatic transmission advice needed > | > |I just bought a 90 GL Vanagon that has a strange transmission problem > |(at least I haven't run into...
• Auto tranny: adjust or replace?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 4 Sep 2004 23:22:32 -0700
  The automatic transmission in the 84 Westy slips when shifting while climbing, or when downshifting from 3rd to 2nd while going up a grade...
• Re: Busted Down Near Tekonsha, Michigan
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 24 Nov 2011 18:10:25 -0800
  ...Automatic transmissions have two vents on top. One is for the Auto section, > the other for the final drive. > > Dennis > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon...
• Re: FS: '63 Notchback
  Historical mailing list - Greg Merritt
  Thu, 7 Dec 1995 12:29:18 -0500 (EST)
  ...The Type III offered VW's first genuine automatic transmission in the '68 model year, along with the first massed-produced electronic fuel injection...
• Re: Automatic transmission supplier?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 30 Aug 2024 18:30:50 -0400
  ...Automatic transmission supplier? >>> >>> Morning everyone. I'm in the market for a rebuilt automatic transmission. Does anybody have any experience with Rancho Transaxles or...
• Re: vanagon trivia..who can answer this???
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 13 May 2005 12:21:08 -0400
  ...answer this one.. > >why do automatic transmission vanagons have a plastic accelerator pedal >reinforced with metal, and manual transmission vanagons just have a plastic...
• FS - 1992 EV Scarborough, ON, CAN - double sliding doors
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 14 Jul 2001 08:13:54 -0500
  ...Air Conditioning Cruise Control Cassette Player Automatic Transmission Description This well maintained Automatic , clean , 8 passanger minivan has sliding doors on both sides , tinted...
• Re: Looking for a Eurovan Automatic Tranny -
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Feb 2003 13:07:20 EST
  ...I'm asking the list for a guy here in Rochester NY. > > He is looking for an automatic Eurovan transmission. I forgot to ask...
• Re: 4th heater core burst in 1 year!
  Historical mailing list - Paul Cavanaugh
  Thu, 28 Jun 2001 20:19:33 -0400
  ...The two differential coolers are fairly thin (aluminum?) parts on the automatic transmission. There was no sign of corrosion, of course. I had never...
• Re: Need advice on replacing accelerator pedal (accelerator cable auto transmission)
  Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 11:20:39 -0500
  ...Automatic transmission accelerator cable rusting under van seems to be a growing problem. I have an update for part of this problem. When replacing...
• Re: oil to coolant coolers, get rid of the one on the automatic transmission!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 25 Oct 2017 21:48:57 +0000
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• FS 90 vanagon AT $800 Harrisburg, PA
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 1 Apr 2001 23:10:03 -0500
  ...http://www.traderonline.com 1990 Volkswagen Vanagon $800 Automatic transmission burgundy exterior/grey interior contact G M Houtz Auto Sales Harrisburg, PA 17111 phone...
• Re: Automatic Transmissions
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Wed, 16 Jul 2003 20:03:30 -0700
  --- VWNut Hawk <vwnut@hawkcomputing.com> wrote: > Thanks. Who has the master kits? How much are > they? > I have the bentley CD. > > http://www.bulkpart...
• 1985 GL Automatic transmission issues
  Historical mailing list - aaron bright
  Sat, 8 Nov 2008 15:03:25 -0800
  I have a 1985 1.9L GL that is starting to have an issue with changing gears from 2nd to 3rd.� If someone�could...
• Small transmission leak--questions about dealing with it
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 11 Feb 2007 14:32:32 -0600
  ...But those are both automatics. Is there any reason to believe it would help my Vanagon's manual transmission, or any reason to avoid...
• auto transmission slippage
  Historical mailing list - Laura Olson
  Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:29:20 -0500
  ...Do you think this automatic transmission is on its way out? And if so, how much should I expect to pay for a rebuilt...
• Re: towing a Automatic vanagon in neutral w/ drive wheels on the ground??
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Sun, 12 May 2002 17:05:00 -0500
  I recall reading on the list, that if you have the pulled Vanagon's engine running, said automatic transmission parts do get lubricated, and...
• Re: Anyone in Seattle area with a Bostig AT conversion?
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Fri, 11 May 2012 10:08:03 +0000
  ...Lots > of > questions regarding the Bostig with an automatic transmission. But, > the > favored 1995-1996 Subaru engine is old, and later models have lots...
• Re: Yes!! finally!! an audi 5cyl into an automatic vanagon!! :<.)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Miller
  Sun, 8 Nov 1998 16:08:47 -0500
  ...they also use the Audi 5 cyl. > >chris >'84 audi 5000 turbo (automatic) >'84 vanagon wolfsburg (automatic), hopefully to be a turbocharged 5cyl soon.. >:<) >
• Re: Friday OT...automatic trannys and driving habits observed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 13 Feb 2010 11:50:11 -0800
  It is true that automatic transmissions and gasoline turbo engines work very well together. Not saying the basic 3 speed slush box the vanagon...
• Vanagon-Subaru Camper project FS
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 19 Oct 2012 17:09:49 -0700
  This is a 1983 air cooled full Vanagon Westfalia camper with an automatic transmission that almost runs. Automatic transmission, Poptop, stove, refrigerator, both front...
• autotrans cons... if any?
  Historical mailing list - Eric anderson
  Fri, 9 Nov 2001 09:26:06 -0500
  I've been browsing ads for westys recently and have ran across many with automatic transmissions. My only experience with a VW autotrans was...
• Re: sportamatic transmission
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 21 Jan 2000 05:19:48 EST
  ...It's more like an automatic clutch pedal rather than a true automatic. The only thing that stands out in my mind is that...
• Re: Which Syncro Tranny is better?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 10 Apr 2003 18:17:06 -0400
  ...Which Syncro Tranny is better? Is the automatic or manual Syncro transmission better for off-roading and towing?? Thanks, Tracey E - looking for a...
• Re: Thinking swap? Engine options are only half the story...What about the transmission...
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 19:28:01 PDT
  This concern about the transmission doesn't apply to the Automatics, they can handle the power upgrade... per other listees up to 200 hp...
• Re: Automatic transmission Issue
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 3 Mar 2018 11:46:34 -0800
  ...Automatic transmission Issue 1991 2.1 WBX, automatic transmission, 335,000 miles, transmission overhauled at 220,000 miles. All stock. On this last trip...
• 090 (automatic) transmission questions
  Historical mailing list - C. Abney
  Fri, 20 May 2016 10:03:39 -0700
  Venturing into the internals of an automatic transmission is not something i'd ever imagined wanting to do, yet here i am. Looking for...
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  Historical mailing list - sailingfc
  Mon, 16 Jan 2017 08:28:19 -0800
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• Automatic Transmission Governor
  Historical mailing list - James Ogul
  Wed, 29 May 2013 12:58:28 -0400
  Can someone explain what this does. I see it in Bentley but can't figure out its function as part of the AT. I...
• '83 Audi 5000 Turbo FS (OH, parts)
  Historical mailing list - GAK
  Thu, 16 May 1996 18:45:46 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I understand the automatic transmission could be used for some years of buses or vanagons? contact Jurgen (216) 838-6513 jurgen.kuelgen@ameritech.com
• Eutovan Tranny
  Historical mailing list - Stacy
  Tue, 13 Dec 2005 19:56:11 -0800
  ...what I do not have and need is a 93 Eurovan automatic transmission (I know who dosen't) let me know if you hav...
• Re: ok, how about an 87 automatic with bad transmission? USA PA Reading ... $650 obo
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sat, 6 Oct 2007 22:11:09 -0700
  i guess the seam rust doesn't count as rust. joel walker <jwalker17@EARTHLINK.NET> wrote: yup. that's what he sez ... http://www...
• Looking for a New or good used Tiico kit
  Historical mailing list - Danny C.
  Sun, 17 Jan 2010 22:40:33 -0800
  ...I do Have a line on a Good used kit for an automatic transmission but the guy does not have the torque converter plate...
• Re: Bent my rod -- HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 29 Apr 2003 00:03:30 -0400
  > HELP! I accidentally ( a really careless mistake) bent > the rod that comes out of the center of the > transmission spline (facing the engine). Is...
• Re: WHIning tranny ...
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 18 May 2006 20:22:18 -0400
  ...if it's an automatic, check the oil in the final drive. If it's a 4 speed ... check the transmission oil. Mike Zoltan...
• Re: Automatic transmission question--slipping
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:02:42 -0400
  ...Automatic transmission question--slipping My daughter's 91 automatic has been behaving fine, but recently I noticed a little spotting on the back hatch...
• A little something for Robb Lightfoot.
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 05 May 1995 21:24:04 +0600
  ...0-000-000 - Automatic Transmission > 1679 cc, 63 HP @ 4800 rpm > Transmission: 4-speed manual, 002 CM > 3-speed automatic, 003 NB > Fuel System...
• Re: '84 1.9L engine -- no start on cold mornings -- starts fine late morning
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 12 Jan 2016 08:25:46 -0500
  ... Neutral-start > switch on automatic transmission shift lever is bypassed. > > I have a Bosch starter relay in the starter motor circuit > and everything...