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• Re: Bullet Proof Trans-reply
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Mon, 4 Jan 1999 22:59:34 EST
  ...Always worth a try. >> That's a good price on a rebuilt Vanagon gearbox and both Ron (Bus Depot) and Rancho have good reputations...
• Does anyone know G50 tranmissions well?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 17 Oct 2001 22:14:23 +1200
  ...it is, and whether there is any way to determine the gearbox/diff ratios from external details. Stamped into the case bottom are the...
• Re: SA Group Purchase ..... Parts Delivery Offer
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Sat, 13 Jul 2002 02:41:54 +0100
  ...a piss-up in brewery over here (UK) !!! Are T3 '88 gearboxes still available from SA? Yes! Its making THAT noise - and EKTA says...
• Re: How high do I lift the wee beastie?
  Historical mailing list - Doug Hobbs
  Sat, 20 Nov 2010 14:47:15 +0000
  It can make life a little easier if you leave the gearbox connected still when installing the new 'lump' - that said some people prefer...
• GVW
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Oct 1994 12:31:19 -0600
  ...Not that I could tell how "squirrelly" he is, considering the condition of my steering gearbox. He just feels "squishy". The problem here: he...
• Re: windshield wiper motor
  Historical mailing list - Tony Polson
  Thu, 6 Nov 2003 22:39:28 -0000
  ...in CV joints (the ones on the drive shafts from the gearbox to the wheels). My local (UK) auto parts store sells this "CV...
• New mexican bus ad in uk mag.
  Historical mailing list - Marcus Grant
  Mon, 27 Feb 1995 16:10:18 +0000 (GMT)
  ...in-line engine with electronic ignition and a regulated catalytic converter. Gearbox is a 4-speed manual and it has front disc brakes. Extras...
• Thrust/Accel curves of 2.1 WBX v. Subaru 2.2
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Berchin
  Fri, 5 Jul 2002 19:30:30 -0400
  ...These curves were plotted for a standard 4-speed gearbox, 205/65-15 tires, and 3500lb vehicle weight. What you will see is the...
• Re: Southern Utah weather inquiry
  Historical mailing list - Traci and Michael
  Tue, 19 Apr 2005 19:08:37 -0600
  ...isnt there. >> >>So I guess that it comes from somewhere like; Gearbox, driveshaft or wheel >>bearing. But what is your best guess for this...
• Re: '93 Eurovan auto to manual
  Historical mailing list - Theodore Hoekman
  Thu, 6 Mar 2014 16:05:25 -0330
  ...gotchas associated with converting an automatic early Eurovan to a manual gearbox? I have the skill to do it on a Vanagon, but am...
• Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 20 Dec 2008 17:38:43 -0500
  ...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: Can Anyone Identify This "Thing"?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Wed, 16 Jul 2008 01:50:07 +0000
  ...So where would the pipe that runs forward between the gearbox > and gas tank go? and what is that line that is providing the...
• Re: .................... and vanagons (friday post with little Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Fri, 26 Mar 2010 10:46:50 -0700
  ...you could shift ... > > yours > > > > I would love to have a "sequential gearbox" like a motorcycle. They always > shift in one of two direct movements...
• Re: VW Customer Relations & reality check
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 May 1996 12:13:06 -0700
  ...But the Citroen gearbox sits in front of the engine, so does the flywheel. The Maserati V6 fitted to the Citroen SM was specially...
• Re: Diesel Westy Gearing Swaps
  Historical mailing list - Michael Avrea
  Tue, 1 Dec 1998 13:05:30 EST
  ...The high quality gear sets that I use run about $275 per but you have to completely disassemble the gearbox to swap them out...
• Re: Flipped transaxles for HiPo Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
  Fri, 26 Mar 1999 12:33:59 -0800
  ...In good used >condition they are just about the same price as a fresh slightly >'custom' built 091-1 4 speed gearbox. You would...
• Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 20 Dec 2008 17:19:24 -0500
  ...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: Register your VW (tm) domain name now!
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Wed, 24 Feb 1999 19:25:10 -0500
  ...but I >turned it down as I was too busy doing gearboxes. I'm left with >either the mouthful- volkswerkstransaxles.com or the shorter...
• Re: Golf II instruments fit Vanagon cluster?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 23 Mar 2001 00:37:09 +1200
  ...agent told me that the speedo cable can have an inline gearbox fitted to correct the rotation speed if it's purely cable-driven...
• Re: Engine Conversion Idea...
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 16 Oct 2011 13:00:27 -0400
  ...engine could be met by putting > it together with a Deisel gearbox, and its 4.86 or even 5.11 (or so) final > drive...
• Re: Can pilotbearing be changed with flywheel in place?
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Sun, 10 Jun 2007 15:17:00 +0200
  ...I find it quite weird - my bet guess now is to find another gearbox, and try to switch it around - and hope for the...
• Member Stranded in France - call for help
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sun, 8 Jul 2007 07:00:48 -0700
  ...We headed off on the annual family holiday only to have the gearbox disintegrate just as we arrived at our destination here in Nevez...
• Re: Bearing load on reverse driven transaxles
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Wed, 25 Nov 1998 17:37:45 -0600
  ...place a double tapered roller bearing is used in >the Vanagon gearbox is the pinion shaft. The mainshaft This is true for most transaxles...
• Re: E-bay item - 5-speed Vanagon Tranny
  Historical mailing list - zaranski
  Thu, 17 Jul 2003 20:28:25 -0500
  ...Get our your calculator and do some >figuring using the transmission info at > >http://volksweb.relitech.com/helmut/GEARBOX.HTM > >The USA market 5...
• Window Mechanism
  Historical mailing list - Stan Harrison
  Fri, 25 Jul 2003 19:21:51 -0400
  ...puzzle to get it out largest opening in frame of door. Gearbox is stamped sheet metal. Back end of shaft wore hole oval. I...
• Thoughts on conversions (kinda LONG)
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 17 Jun 2007 06:37:41 -0700
  ...Most of the gearbox ratios can only be changed by a little. It helps, but does not solve the overall low ratio problem. If...
• Re: VW LT 45 TD 4x4 Doka Pritsche
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 9 Apr 2007 01:14:20 -0700
  ...This gearbox is controlled by the regular looking stick closest to the driver seat with the same pattern as a Vanagon 5 speed. There...
• Re: Limited Slip Diff. sources?
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Wed, 5 Mar 2008 18:14:26 -0800
  ...Locker > function from a Syncro > tranny, or perhaps modify my existing gearbox into a copy of one of those? > I am interested in gaining...
• Re: Opinions wanted: Overhaul or Eletric?!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Fri, 2 Jun 2023 20:04:58 -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: turbo diesel vanagon/quantum air intake how to
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Tue, 23 Apr 2002 06:15:41 -0700
  ...http://volksweb.relitech.com/helmut/GEARBOX.HTM The factory did a pretty good job of selecting the right gearing for the diesel engines. Don...
• Re: 5sp trans determination was: 5sp trans woes
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 10 Aug 2010 09:31:13 -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...
• swishing tranny sounds when coasting in 3rd and 4th - DIY fix?
  Historical mailing list - Will Taygan
  Wed, 4 Nov 2009 09:26:58 -0900
  ...It WILL shift down after driving 30 minutes or so - MT-90 in the gearbox. *** I'm worried about the swishing sounds I get...
• 1989 TriStar Syncro TDI for sale
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 7 Apr 2009 19:39:51 -0700
  ...Passat 115hp with circa 150.000 km (92.000 miles) - Rebuilt gearbox with 0.77 4th, 1.25 3rd, with 60.000km (40.000miles...
• Re: Diesel Westy Gearing Swaps- reply
  Historical mailing list - Michael Avrea
  Wed, 9 Dec 1998 17:04:03 EST
  ...The 5.86 diesel gearbox (DZ) is about 20% lower geared than the later wasser's 4.83. That gives me an overall gear...
• Re: Seals on automatic differential
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:21:57 -0700
  ...to gearbox seals. Two seals back to back inside the transm. Zoltan ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Fisher" <garciasghostvw@GMAIL.COM > To: <vanago... Sent: Sunday...
• Re: Size of the small ball in the 5sp reverse lockout?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 20 Oct 2017 14:10:05 -0700
  ...rant... > Anyway, under the floor, the shift linkage of the 5sp gearbox has a > spring loaded plunger to allow the lever to come way...
• Re: Conversions-16v?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 13 Mar 2005 16:51:59 -0700
  ...I know it's a > > faily high revving engine, but there are gearboxes avaiable to use that > > powere band. > > See, I've got one...
• Re: Crazy Winnebago/Eurovan Motorhome
  Historical mailing list - william killian
  Thu, 22 Jun 1995 21:56:40 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I think that the 5 spd gearbox gives it a nice "long-legged" > feel on the highway. The engine noise is audible as a...
• Re: removing recalcitrant gearbox drain plug.
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Fri, 22 Dec 2000 09:59:04 -0500
  Geoff, I've seen lots of tool conconctions involving nuts and bolts, etc. which always seem to work marginally. Do yourself the favor and...
• Re: Passats and Volvos
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Sun, 7 Nov 2004 11:29:34 -0800
  ...but no power seats, and has a1.8t with a M5 gearbox (YES!!!) 36K Mi. on it. Check to see if these motors need...
• Re: SA 3,2litre WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Jimmy Sanby
  Mon, 12 Oct 1998 15:49:24 +0200
  ...Click on "die Getriebe", and you'll get a chart of all gearboxes, albeit without the final drive ratio! TIA PerL 88 Syncro Jimmy...
• Re: Junkyards are to blame
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Wed, 10 Mar 2004 11:57:15 -0800
  ...Rebuilt engines, gearbox, brakes.. the whole thing as new as >possible. >Small crews that specialize in each area, working independent of each >other. > >Price...
• Re: Dont do this at home ( I didnt)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 7 Sep 2006 14:54:16 -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: Gear box oil - Redline MT90 or Swepco ?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Mon, 27 Aug 2012 17:11:44 -0600
  ...I'm sure the Swepco 201 is a fine lube for the gearbox, but when I decided what fluid I was going to use...
• Re: Clutch parts/repair (Syncro): Help me figure this out...
  Historical mailing list - Don McCallum
  Mon, 3 Aug 1998 23:54:14 +0100
  ...A a couple of hydraulic trolley jacks and a friend should be all thats needed to get the gearbox in and out without trouble...
• Re: 5sp trans determination was: 5sp trans woes
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:14:19 -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...
• Re: women and standard gearbox
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 10:20:51 -0800
  I never leave any of my stick shift cars parked in neutral, always in 1st or reverse - the reason (however it may be flawed...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 10 Mar 2005 08:20:22 -0600
  ...A gearbox mounts over the nut on the shaft. Pulling the chains drives the gearbox. Max capacity on our shop Sweeney Wrench was like...
• Re: Danger of too much Gear Oil
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 29 Mar 2010 21:36:41 -0500
  ...8:59 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>wrote: > Overfilling a gearbox or any other compartment can cause all sorts of > grief. > The first...
• Re: VDO Oil Sender Setup
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 16 May 2012 17:39:46 -0400
  ...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: Darrell's '86 Westy trans rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Thu, 13 Aug 1998 00:46:48 EDT
  ...Keep in mind that while the '78 and the '86s are both called 091 gearboxes they are very different. One of the nice things...
• Just spent the morning with listmember Gary Bawden
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:06:33 -0500
  ...He left the 85 4-speed gearbox in there and it seemed fine to me on the highway. I bet he'd like to...
• Re: Manual transmission oil?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 13 May 2009 18:55:49 -0700
  ...They say the NS-type fluids have a friction modifer to make them less(?) slippery so that the syncros in the gearbox will engage...
• Re: Transaxle tool
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Wed, 15 Jan 2014 15:49:48 -0600
  ...href="http://www.vanagonauts.com/Changing-gearbox-oil101.htm" target=_blank>http://www.vanagonauts.com/Changing-gearbox-oil101.htm</A><BR><BR>Have fun...
• Re: Wipers blowing fuses
  Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
  Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:19:44 +0000
  ...are dirty, corroded & binding or you have an issue in the gearbox (which is a sealed unit and shouldn't need servicing. Problem is...
• Re: Hestitant starts, please help a rookie
  Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
  Sun, 22 Apr 2001 19:12:24 -0400
  ...Also I've been running synthetic oil in the > gearbox as well as front diff and tranny for some time now... love that too...
• Re: No activity from starter
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 26 Jan 2010 07:02:44 -0800
  ...starter That and make sure that the ground wire between the gearbox and frame is in good shape and you are set. David Marshall...
• Re: Audi V8 install pics
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Wed, 22 Mar 2006 11:55:10 +1100
  ...put in the late model T3s created problems for the manual gearbox....so a V8 would not do it any favours unless he was...
• Re: [syncro.org] RE: Gear Oil: Opinion/subjective experience..long.
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Tue, 7 Dec 2010 01:47:47 -0600
  ...And while it has only been down to about > 20f so > far, I have not felt the expected 'stiff-stick' with a cold gearbox...
• Re: Trans Oil ReVisited
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 22 Jun 2010 11:38:40 -0500
  ...Can one use GL5 or > > do we need GL4 in an 86 manual gearbox? Are the newer GL5's ok? They > > are obtainable. Cannot...