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• Syncro Shift Linkage Update
  Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
  Sun, 30 Jan 2011 16:29:09 -0700
  ...Here's what I found: * Boot over the ball joint where the linkage attaches to the shift rod at the transmission has disintegrated. * Boot...
• Transmission MainShaft Needle Bearing Noise
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 28 Mar 2010 19:31:52 -0700
  ...A Vanagon mechanic listened to the growling noise in my newly installed transmission. It's audible under load in 1/2, but not 3...
• Re: Automatic transmission advice needed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:33:22 -0700
  Karl is speaking of the linkage on 4 speed manual transmissions of course . it is in easy mistake make, but nothing to do with...
• Re: best rebuilt transmission
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 1 Aug 2017 12:04:44 -0400
  ...Obviously it has the defective > 3/4 hub/slider in the transmission that is prone to failure. Rather than > wait until it goes bad...
• Re: Is there a difference in the 2.1 engine for auto trans vs standard transmission?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 3 Nov 2012 16:14:03 -0700
  ...Mark Bob Anderson wrote: > Hello All, > I'm about to purchase a 2.1 engine came out of a vanagon with a standard transmission...
• All German Transmission- $100 offer
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Thu, 28 Mar 1996 11:37:21 CST6CDT
  I have in my grubby hand a flier from All German Transmission (800/995-7280) that details a plethora of rebuilt transmissions for us...
• Re: Corrado in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 4 Jun 1996 22:54:03 +0000
  When I had my transmission rebuilt by a local mechanic (A very good mechanic in Dallas!) he mentioned that the transmissions in the Vanagons...
• Re: 3.3L MOTOR FOR VANAGON.....I JUST GOT THE SVX
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 17 Jun 2002 22:15:47 +1200
  ...If I >whiz along at 85 on the superslab, the transmission doesn't know that, it >just handles the load. If it takes 75BHP...
• Used automatic trany and parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Sun, 11 Aug 2002 12:59:03 -0400
  Having recently completed the conversion of my '86 tiico Westy from an automatic to a manual transmission, I have the following parts for sale...
• Re: Overfilling transmission fluid.
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Tue, 7 Oct 2003 21:36:52 -0700
  ...Overfilling transmission fluid. > Can anybody think of any potential problems with overfilling the > transmission fluid (i.e. above the fill hole)? > > -wes > '84 vanagon
• Re: Vanagon Engine/Transmission Removal Websites?
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:14:45 -0700
  ...4 feet off ground and drop the engine and transmission as one piece with a 6 ton transmission jack I use on heavy equipment...
• Re: Manual Tranny, funky Reverse Light Switch
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 30 Mar 2022 00:23:31 +0000
  ...had the transmission rebuilt; the > way we did this was NOT to use my existing transmission; instead, my > mechanic had a transmission rebuilt from...
• Re: Can transmisson be rebuilt?
  Historical mailing list - DOUGLAS
  Tue, 25 Jun 1996 00:15:59 -0700
  ...The owner says that it has a bad transmission. > > I talked to a local VW mechanic and he says to make sure that it...
• Re: Drivetrain Movement Question. Video.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:16:55 -0700
  ...My previously posted link may not have worked, but here's a link to my images showing how I modified the transmission mount: https...
• need transmission for 84'
  Historical mailing list - Derek Hitchcock
  Wed, 23 May 2001 15:31:44 -0600
  I am in need of a transmission for an 84' Westfalia Vanagon. Can anyone help me locate one? Thank you. -- "Building a Sustainable World...
• Desperately need 81 vanagon transmission (DK ratios)
  Historical mailing list - gary a meek
  Tue, 24 Jul 2001 11:06:56 -0600
  I am in need of a transmission from a 81 - 83 air cooled Vanagon Please let me know if anyone has one for sale...
• Re: power steering
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 25 Nov 2004 12:36:50 -0500
  It is indeed Automatic Transmission Fluid. Mike '84 GL 7 pass manual steering '85 GL Westy power steering > Bentley says ATF fluid. Is this...
• Re: Need advice on replacing accelerator pedal (accelerator cable auto transmission)
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 22:44:40 -0500
  ...Or was just dropping the tranny the two inches enough to give you access? Tim >Jeff now writes: >Automatic transmission accelerator cable rusting under...
• Re: Automatic transmission, WTF?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:17:32 -0700
  ...Automatic transmission, WTF? > > > > > >> Hi Marc: > >> > >> I had my transmission rebuild recently by German transaxle, who also > >> installed the Peloquin limited slip or� torque biasing...
• =?utf-8?Q?Automatic=20Transmission=20Fluid=20Change?=
  Historical mailing list - =?utf-8?Q?C=20Snyder=20?=
  Wed, 25 Jan 2012 02:15:11 -0500
  I checked the transmission today on my 1987 2-WD van today and noticed the fluid has turned from a red color to a...
• Re: AT v.s. Manual
  Historical mailing list - Michael J Vickey
  Wed, 3 Dec 1997 11:07:31 -0500
  ...As far as the Vanagon goes, I would take a manual transmission any day. Currently I have 3 Vanagons with manual transmissions, and 1...
• Re: towing concerns...
  Historical mailing list - John Y. Hung
  Tue, 26 Oct 1999 08:30:53 -0500
  ...Manual Transmission (including Synchro) There are no restrictions on speed or distance when towing manual transmission cars behind other vehicle. So, save the dolly...
• Strange clutch problem.....
  Historical mailing list - Mike Garske
  Thu, 10 Jan 2002 15:03:39 -0800
  The last couple weeks my transmission has become increasingly difficult to shift at idle, (when engine is running but standing still), when the motor...
• Re: How to remove transmission plugs?...problem solved
  Historical mailing list - Rubatoguy
  Tue, 14 May 2002 09:33:22 -0700
  ...Hanlon wrote: >Thanks to Daryl, Todd, Terry, Ed, Rick, and "Whiskey" for suggestions. > >With the transmission out of the vehicle, I removed the plugs...
• Re: F$&#$*& Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Sun, 18 May 2003 19:43:29 -0500
  ...Anyhow, I've got the engine and transmission disconnected, I've got the engine supported (by a chunk of wood and a chain in...
• Re: UPDATE - Re: urgent "shifting problem" -problem WORSE
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 6 Jun 2003 17:32:29 -0400
  ...It is possible to drive a manual transmission without a clutch (if the transmission has syncromesh gears which most modern trans do.) You just...
• Re: Changing the Transmission fluid..? 91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 11 Aug 2003 08:44:30 -0500
  ...Shannon Mitchell wrote: > Hello.. > > I would like to change my transmission fluid in my 91 Vanagon.. I purchased > the van with 50,000 miles...
• Re: Manual Vanagon Transmissions - used vs. rebuilt
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 31 May 2005 15:36:14 -0400
  ...any time.This has moderates somewhat , as I rotinely hear of transmissions lasting many hundreds of thousands of miles.However, I no longer pop...
• Slipping transmission
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Miller
  Fri, 27 Oct 2006 15:42:56 -0600
  For the past few weeks now my transmission has started to slip out of gear. I'll be driving along in 4th and suddenly...
• Re: Manual or AT?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Gies
  Thu, 11 Sep 2003 15:04:27 -0500
  As a born and raised manual transmission Winnipeg driver, I have been exposed to nearly every extreme of driving condition possible - hot, cold, wet...
• Re: Automatic transmission, WTF?
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:55:42 -0400
  ...Automatic transmission, WTF? > > >> Hi Marc: >> >> I had my transmission rebuild recently by German transaxle, who also >> installed the Peloquin limited slip or �torque biasing...
• Re: transmission
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 14 Dec 2007 14:13:22 -0800
  ...But As soon as I try to let go the clutch pedal I > can hear noise from the transmission. So the transmission is toast...
• Re: Manual Transmission, what to do?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 11 Dec 2003 09:14:37 -0800
  I just had my Syncro transmission rebuilt at http://www.aatransaxle.com Darryl is fantastic - many many years of VW and Audi transmission rebuilding...
• Re: Automatic vs Manual trans. ( Friday )
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 11 Sep 2015 11:46:50 -0500
  The only two automatic transmissions I've had extensive experience with are: 1. The 1965 Ford Falcon my wife had when we married. I...
• Re: Front Transmission Mount Additional Info
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:37:52 -0800
  ...Front Transmission Mount Additional Info Sorry! I mentioned manual transmission in the first post, but failed to state that it is for a 2WD...
• Re: 2WD 5-speed transmissions
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 2 Jun 2008 12:37:06 -0700
  ...2WD 5-speed transmissions On 6/2/08, Craig Morton <rangermorton1972@yahoo.com> wrote: > > Anyone know how Tiico is coming up with their advertised...
• ATF amount in autotrans?
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Thu, 16 Dec 2004 22:10:46 -0500
  ...I am planning on changing the transmission fluids, both ATF and final drive in the new (to me) '88 GL. I plan to change...
• Re: 2WD 5-speed transmissions
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Mon, 2 Jun 2008 19:11:56 -0700
  ...2WD 5-speed transmissions > Anyone know how Tiico is coming up with their advertised 5-speed > transmissions? I sent them an inquiry a while...
• Re: Is there a difference in the 2.1 engine for auto trans vs standard transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 3 Nov 2012 20:19:33 -0700
  ...a vanagon with a standard transmission and I'm questioning if this engine will work with my automatic transmission and if so will there...
• Re: Tranny oil
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Thu, 27 Oct 1994 08:48:32 -0700 (PDT)
  >What do you think about changing the transmission oil regularly? My >manual says you never need to change the transmission oil of a >vanagon...
• Re: Auto Transmission Repair in NC
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Fri, 19 Dec 2003 06:47:05 -0800
  Jim, Strange, I have two Buses with automatic transmissions and one with a stick, realy like the automatics, can drink my coffee without spilling...
• Re: Subie Transmissions to Vanagon Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 6 Jan 2014 17:37:35 -0400
  ...Surely they result in a > Subie-engine/transmission combo to totally replace the Vanagon WBX and > Tranny. > > Anyone have experience? > > John >
• Looking for Automatic Transmission pan and filler tube
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 8 Dec 2009 11:03:23 -0500
  I am looking for a good condition used oil pan for an automatic transmission and also the oil dipstick tube that screws into the...
• 1987 auto transmission
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Mon, 17 Apr 2000 23:34:58 -0400
  Does anyone on the list have, or know of one for sale, a good automatic transmission for a 1987 Vanagon GL Westy, with good...
• Re: F$&#$*& Transmission
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Sun, 18 May 2003 18:35:33 -0700
  I don't think you can break anything but just find the bolts on top of the transmission and remove them, be careful the...
• Can you guys help tell me what part this is?
  Historical mailing list - Travers Fenton
  Sun, 5 Oct 2003 19:23:50 -0700
  http://www.calaboose.com/vanagon/transmission/transmission.html The homepage of the website is: http://www.calaboose.com/vanagon tell me what you think...
• Re: WTB Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
  Tue, 3 Aug 2004 11:06:06 -0700
  ...WTB Transmission Hi All. I am looking for a tranny for an 88 GL, reasonably priced (something a teacher can afford. Jere
• Re: Need AT final drive seal replacement pointers
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Fri, 7 Apr 2006 22:41:35 EDT
  The condition described could be cause by a leaking transmission cooler causing coolant to leak into the transmission. If this is the case disassembly...
• Re: switching from manual to automatic
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Mon, 30 Oct 2006 17:21:04 -0800
  and don't forget the 2 bottom engine studs to the transmission are a different length for auto vs manual transmission... >I just took...
• Tool list
  Historical mailing list - armando guzman
  Tue, 20 May 2003 21:14:26 -0700
  ...Please note that the vanagon >>transmission is a two piece unit: the transmission part and the final >>drive >>part. This guide only covers the...
• Re: Automatic transmission Issue
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 2 Mar 2018 10:36:20 -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...
• trying to locate VW automatic transmission seals
  Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
  Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:19:50 -0500
  ...409 637 A (6 x 2) 2.42 O-ring, transmission cooler to transmission, 089 409 069 1.62 O-ring, governor cover, 003...
• Re: Transmission or engine ?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 19 Apr 2001 10:34:55 -0700
  ...There are more things to remove and install but it is manageable. > If you have transmission lifter, I think it is easier to remove...
• Re: First try at a trannie only pull - questions
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 6 Apr 2005 18:54:58 -0500
  You'll probably hear from others better informed than me, but I did a transmission-only pull last summer on a diesel. Since the...
• Re: Transmission Gurus?
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Mon, 1 Dec 2014 07:37:03 -0400
  ...I know of one fellow who has a Peloquin torque-biased differential in a 5-spd AAP transmission. I've driven it and it...
• Re: Clicking noise/whining noise
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 28 Jul 2014 18:43:16 -0700
  ...We also drained the transmission and replaced fluid with Sta-Lube GL4 gear oil. Now we have a whining noise from the transmission when...
• Re: need a transmission
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Tue, 19 Oct 2004 08:35:30 -0700
  ...need a transmission > Hey all , I am in need of a transmission for my 91 carat 4sp`.Mine is > howling terribly and has started...
• Re: Rebuilt Automatic Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:43:29 -0400
  ...Rebuilt Automatic Transmission This is interesting, but what internal clutch are you talking about? -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
• TECH: Automatic transmission at cold idle...
  Historical mailing list - Andy Yarnell
  Wed, 21 May 2003 14:29:56 -0500
  1989 Carat Wolfsburg Edition Automatic transmission, 2.1L engine. At cold idle in drive, the engine has a lot of movement, enough to rattle...
• Diesel tranny core, aircooled bellhousing
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Sun, 4 Jul 2004 14:02:23 -0700
  Hi all, I'm close to finishing the job replacing my old (leaking, growly) diesel transmission with a different (hopefully non-leaking and quiet...