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Re: insurance
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 22 Nov 2017 04:26:34 +0000
Major repairs such as engines and transmissions are really just that, repairs. Dealing a adjusters once over a year old the only value is...
Re: Fiamma and Aux Battery Kits, in Canada
Historical mailing list - Andrew Graydon
Thu, 11 Jul 2013 21:26:08 -0400
...No animals were harmed in the transmission > of this email, although the cat next door is living on borrowed time, let > me tell you...
Re: '80 Westfalia-- best way to drive over passes
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 24 Jan 2002 22:22:35 -0600
...Here in the north east in > the cooler weather it can take most of an hour for the van to reach > a decent oil...
Re: Oil leak since rebuilt 2.1l installed
Historical mailing list - Ry
Wed, 30 Jun 2010 20:27:31 -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: VW Water Pump specifications
Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
Sun, 4 Feb 2001 13:32:19 +1100
...Transmissions? Nota peep out of a 091/1 with a > 185 hp Rover V8 against it..but the driver ALWAYS made sure the clutch...
Re: auto. trans. towing - Rambling questions
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 11 May 2005 20:00:19 -0400
...There is also an oil cooler but the longer stroke and power of the engine make that a requirement. Excessive oil temps can still...
Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
Fri, 21 Jul 2006 02:49:32 -0400
...It may be that all the transmission > needs >>> is a good professional cleaning. >>> >>> John >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "robertmstewart" <robertmstewart@MAC.COM> >>> To: <vanagon@GERRY...
Re: unexpected ending to Vanagon adventure
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Sat, 11 Jan 2025 07:10:10 -0800
...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: '82 diesel 1.8 conversion
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sun, 19 Aug 2007 10:03:47 -0700
...bottom of the pistons, cooling them and thus > keeping the rods cooler. > It also has more HP and torque than the 1.8. > 2...
Re: extra seats in a full camper, or stick with a weekender?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 9 Apr 2007 23:16:43 -0400
...It has served us extremely well and except for some transmission failures, has been very low cost to operate. I never had to tow...
Re: 80 Westy Engine Fire - Mystery Solved
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 11 May 2003 08:20:59 -0700
...I removed the transmission and checked the end play it was zero. I pulled the engine and eventually found that I had left the...
Re: Eric's van is running again
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 3 Nov 2020 15:40:26 -0500
...The oil coolers were also added in 2018. Note the trans oil >> inline >>> filter on the return line. The wheels are 17 inch AR95T...
So whose souping up there van?? (LONG: but worth reading)
Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
Fri, 24 Apr 1998 01:08:04 -0700
...The cooler is mounted on the panel above the transmission, the slanted one. The sandwich plate mounts right onto the stock oil cooler. With...
Re: Auto Trans Modified Governor Test Report [addendum]
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Mon, 23 May 2011 13:32:35 -0700
...Between the time that VW first introduced the 010 transmission (late '70s?) until they discontinued it, they constantly tinkered with the shift points, in...
Was: Need some assistance, now closing shop
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Sun, 19 Jul 2009 20:28:12 -0500
...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: '80 Westfalia-- best way to drive over passes
Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
Mon, 21 Jan 2002 22:27:33 -0500
...Having the oil pump and oil cooler drawing heat out of the motor helps as well, but the slower the motor is turning over...
Re: Cut tranny input shaft while still in tranny? (for engine conversion)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Fri, 7 Mar 2008 18:18:09 -0800
...they did that they had to have a water oil cooler for automatic transmissions at the front of the trans, Which is a round...
Re: Radiator disappointment
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 22 Feb 2023 11:01:44 -0600
...Some radiators also have transmission and engine oil > > coolers as part of these tanks. These side tanks and seals can also be > > damaged by...
Re: Conversion? JETTA ENGINE??
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Sat, 2 Jan 2010 04:26:25 -0500
...Its well suited to the Vanagon bulk, but poorly matched to the available transmissions. It is my opinion that the manual transmissions are almost...
Re: Camper van
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 20 Oct 2013 11:11:17 -0500
...were fine in the Chryslers but not the fords) and the transmissions (which were not ok in any of them) designed and built for...
1983.5 VW Vanagon camper for sale in Houston, Texas
Historical mailing list - Stan A Vanagon
Thu, 4 Oct 2007 20:15:31 -0700
...The transmission is automatic. The V-belts were all placed in April. The front captain's chairs are in good condition as is the...
Re: unexpected ending to Vanagon adventure
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sat, 11 Jan 2025 16:59:44 -0500
...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: Short story in Der Speigel about the Vanagon
Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
Mon, 8 Oct 2007 16:02:35 -0400
...In order to work against the Motorexitus, now an oil cooler helps to get the construction dependent temperature problem into the grasp. TO the...
Re: Rented an '87, heard same 2nd gear thump
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 29 Apr 2011 19:06:38 -0700
...This thump is best heard when on a >> quiet, smooth street, when the transmission is in 2nd gear, the >> accelerator pushed down enough to...
Replaced final drive to AT seals in the 90MV (fingers crossed anyway)
Historical mailing list - retro van
Sat, 16 Sep 2006 23:32:28 -0700
Hi All 9/2/06 got enough gumption and some extra help to pull the transmission, needed to do this to address a loss...
Re: Where's the other end of my broken ground strap?
Historical mailing list - George Gaudette
Mon, 27 Mar 2017 20:55:41 +0000
...one > of the screws holding the coolant pipe for the oil cooler. To get to > removing the AC compressor will help. There is enough...
Re: Conversion? JETTA ENGINE??
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sat, 2 Jan 2010 09:00:11 -0800
...Its well suited to the > Vanagon bulk, but poorly matched to the available transmissions. It is my > opinion that the manual transmissions are almost...
Re: Friday rant: fabric stores and sewing
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 1 Feb 2011 14:16:25 -0600
...have never gotten me stuck >>> somewhere >>> > for long). �But getting into transmissions and engine innards, or even >>> r&r >>> > major parts, I generally don...
Re: '82 diesel 1.8 conversion
Historical mailing list - byron nemela
Mon, 20 Aug 2007 17:08:35 -0700
...0 engines near me but am still looking for an aircooled transmission. (If anyone has one collecting dust or knows a place in the...
Re: Radiator disappointment
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Wed, 22 Feb 2023 12:06:02 -0500
...Some radiators also have transmission and engine oil >> > coolers as part of these tanks. These side tanks and seals can also be >> > damaged by...
Re: Low compression, more test results-busaid inying used vans!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 10 Sep 2012 16:33:27 -0400
...At 254k the engine has out lived 3 transmissions. The valve covers have been off 3 times. Once when VW re tourqed the heads...
Trip report
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Mon, 15 May 2023 10:03:02 -0400
...bit higher now, Old engine 180 this engine = >> 200. >> >> But transmission seems much cooler reading 150 after 2 hours of travel = >> on days with...
Re: '80 Westfalia-- best way to drive over passes
Historical mailing list - Bob Allen
Mon, 21 Jan 2002 22:54:38 -0500
...Having the oil pump and oil cooler > drawing heat out of the motor helps as well, but the slower the motor is > turning over...
Re: Comments on Splittie
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 12 Sep 2002 18:26:38 -0500
...It has been converted to 12v, it has a super oil cooler, it has a remote oil filter, it has the extension oil pan...
Re: (fryday stuff)Top 20 Why Reasons Round headlight vans are better
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 3 Jun 2005 21:43:03 -0400
...And if you don't like coolant you could get it air-cooled!!! More susceptible to coolant vapor problems, no oil cooler. #14 Some...
Article Buying Used Buses (Australia, 1979)
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Wed, 10 May 95 16:07:04 CDT
...front disc brakes; perforated wheel rims; relocated oil cooler; regulator to stop rear brakes locking in emergency; rear wheel track widened. 1972: European models...
Re: winter weight oil
Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
Thu, 16 Apr 2020 06:59:09 -0400
...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: Radiator disappointment
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 22 Feb 2023 11:11:37 -0600
...Some radiators also have transmission and engine oil >>> > coolers as part of these tanks. These side tanks and seals can also be >>> > damaged by...
Re: Friday rant: fabric stores and sewing
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Tue, 1 Feb 2011 13:55:34 -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: Radiator disappointment
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Wed, 22 Feb 2023 14:45:11 -0700
...Some radiators also have transmission and engine oil >>>> coolers as part of these tanks. These side tanks and seals can also be >>>> damaged by...
Re: Window Tint Asthetics(LVC)
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Mon, 13 Nov 2006 16:16:50 -0800
...It is always cooler in the darkness of the interior and that works well for our instruments and their players too! I drove trucks...
Re: weld-in roll cage?
Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
Sun, 6 Jul 2003 19:11:58 -0500
...I'm installing a Porsche 3.2 Carrera motor >and G50 transmission into my '87 GL. I'm keeping the stock suspension, >although I...
Re: The Ideal Road-Trip vehicle, was Re: The Ideal vanagon
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Thu, 16 Oct 2003 11:32:49 -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: Cut tranny input shaft while still in tranny? (for engine conversion)
Historical mailing list - neil N
Fri, 7 Mar 2008 19:22:47 -0800
...they did that they had to have a water oil cooler for > automatic transmissions at the front of the trans, > > Which is a round...
Re: Poor mileage update
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Sun, 2 Dec 2007 14:22:10 -0800
...I'm not at all certain why the Famous Online Vendor decided to sell me a cooler thermostat. > As far as I can tell...
Re: Camper van
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sun, 20 Oct 2013 09:42:37 -0700
...were > fine in the Chryslers but not the fords) and the transmissions (which were > not ok in any of them) designed and built for...
Long Trip Report
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Fri, 20 Jul 2007 18:53:15 -0700
...I was hammered -- dehydrated despite having a Styrofoam cooler between the seats with ice and soft drinks in it into which I dipped a...
Re: '80 Westfalia-- best way to drive over passes
Historical mailing list - Ron Schlamp
Mon, 21 Jan 2002 21:52:32 -0600
...Having the oil pump and oil cooler > drawing heat out of the motor helps as well, but the slower the motor is > turning over...
Re: Oil leak since rebuilt 2.1l installed
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:00:18 -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...
Re: ATF and Final Drive
Historical mailing list - lauterba
Fri, 6 Dec 2002 07:07:34 -0500
...Even tho its mounted on the differential >housing it is part of the transmission control system. ATF flows thru >it; the rate of flow...
Re: Poor mileage update
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Mon, 3 Dec 2007 11:37:40 -0500
...With an automatic transmission Vanagon at 65-70 mph you are seeing some pretty high rpms (a little above the green zone on the...
Re: '82 diesel 1.8 conversion
Historical mailing list - neil N
Mon, 20 Aug 2007 17:45:15 -0700
...0 engines near me but am still > looking for an aircooled transmission. (If anyone has > one collecting dust or knows a place in the...
Loosening Tight Fasteners (was: Help getting lug nuts off)
Historical mailing list
Mon, 24 Aug 1998 01:56:10 EDT
...heat sink effect of the larger clamped parts will keep them cooler and "smaller." Besides, it works! How to apply the heat? If there...
Re: Trip report
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Mon, 15 May 2023 15:42:41 -0700
...bit higher now, Old engine 180 this engine > = > >> 200. > >> > >> But transmission seems much cooler reading 150 after 2 hours of travel = > >> on days with...
Re: '82 diesel 1.8 conversion
Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
Mon, 20 Aug 2007 20:36:41 -0400
...0 engines near me but am still > looking for an aircooled transmission. (If anyone has > one collecting dust or knows a place in the...
Re: engine change
Historical mailing list
Mon, 25 Nov 1996 19:52:46 -0500
...ENGINE REMOVAL Before lowering the engine, you're supposed to use a special tool (VW # ^%&^%$!!!) to support the transmission from falling. The tool looks...
Re: Need some assistance to see if my mechanic is overcharging me...
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Sun, 19 Jul 2009 22:59:19 -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...
LiMBO Want Ads ... FOR SALE
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Wed, 19 Jun 96 20:30:42 CDT
...etc. - lots of extras - sink and cooler inside, screens intact on pop top (not the cheesewedge type, lots of room in this one) back...
Re: Suitable range for tach?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 1 May 2011 14:56:44 -0700
...at some point you start thinking about how there's no oil cooler on the 1.9 and oil temps ...but 'rpm by itself...
Re: drive from Oklahoma to Spokane, WA
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sat, 4 Oct 2014 11:30:52 -0600
...drive from Oklahoma to Spokane, WA > > Bonnie and I drove our 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon GL Campmobile with 2.1 and manual transmission from Edmond...