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• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - David Del Ben
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 16:22:28 +1000
  ...Been reading and hearing all about dipsticks getting caught in alloy wheels and causing linkage cracks in the gearbox resulting in theft of radios...
• Re: GL5 vs GL4 Gear Oils
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 12 Mar 2002 13:02:20 -0700
  ...they WILL > change the oil often and the insides of the gearboxes show that. I > recommend every 30K mi. even for Redline. The long...
• Series II mistery :-)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Apr 96 11:11 GMT+0200
  ...This LR is a chassis, firewall and axles under the washing line, an engine and gearbox in the garage, body panel's in my...
• Re: [Syncro] Heavy Duty Rear Axels/CVs (108mm), Factory
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Fri, 5 Jan 2001 10:18:59 +0200
  ...I can confirm, that all the South African gearboxes are equipped with the 108mm CV joint mounting flanges. On the wheel side, there are...
• Fuel economy vs vehicle speed..some numbers..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 1 Mar 2012 12:00:57 -0800
  I have a low top 84 with a westie interior and an inline Vw (93 ABA Jetta, gasoline) motor, 5sp gearbox. I've had...
• Tranny leaks a LOT of oil; HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Walter Gomes
  Mon, 7 May 2001 08:21:19 -0600
  ...He said I'd definitely got my nickel's worth out of my gearbox (330,000+ miles [thus the name] so I ain't...
• Re: '93 Eurovan auto to manual
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 7 Mar 2014 17:47:42 -0500
  ...Re: '93 Eurovan auto to manual My understanding is that the gearbox per se is the same in jetta, golf, and passat, but the...
• Re: Eurovan w/ 5-spd
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 4 Jun 2011 20:04:53 -0700
  ...currently for sale for a > EV.....Euro PD150 with 6 speed gearbox. :) > > Jason > > > > > On Sat, Jun 4, 2011 at 4:28 PM, Scott Daniel...
• Re: newbie questions
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 28 Dec 2002 15:47:33 -0600
  ...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: Using American engines for Vanagon swap - why the heck not?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 1 Apr 2002 11:51:21 -0500
  ...Personally I'm working towards a 110 HP engine with a 3.55 4 speed manual gearbox. I have heard nothing but good things...
• Gas filler neck replacement and other post-bump advice please
  Historical mailing list - al sinclair
  Fri, 31 Jul 2009 22:16:58 -0700
  ...I wonder if the bang damaged the diff's axle bearing, or maybe it's just the gearbox (I put in a used one...
• Re: Help, Shifting/Clutch Problem???
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Mon, 18 Jan 1999 14:45:49 -0500
  ...If you are unlucky you may have problems with your gearbox. But make sure the clutch is not the problem before investigating the tranny...
• Re: Porsche 944 Motor & transmission in Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 18 Mar 2004 16:39:48 -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: Scott Walker's diesel regear questions
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Fri, 14 May 1999 14:04:23 EDT
  ...I would bet that it came from a '68-'74 002 gearbox. Originally, those years came with a 7 tooth 5.375 ring and...
• Re: Anyone tow a car with their van?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Wed, 19 Jun 2002 14:39:42 +1000
  ...000kms on the van now and still have the original clutch,gearbox and engine (sans heads naturally) so I didn't knock her about...
• Re: 2WD 5-speed transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Sarriugarte
  Tue, 3 Jun 2008 13:02:36 -0700
  ...http://volksweb.relitech.com/helmut/GEARBOX.HTM By multiplying your 5th gear ratio by the final drive, you get an overall ratio. As an...
• Re: Tranny oil
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Oct 1994 20:46:47 -0700
  ...Hondas and Saabs and other clever things which use engine oil in the gearbox (lower drag, lower power loss, but more frequent replacement) have...
• Re: " you fixed it with what?!"
  Historical mailing list - John D. Foster
  Wed, 10 Mar 2004 12:50:33 -0800
  ...Mostly from my four-wheeling days: *Made a gasket for a power-steering gearbox out of a mudflap while on a 4wd trail. Actually...
• Re: Definite Vanagon content- custom gear ratios
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Sun, 22 Nov 1998 17:01:08 EST
  ...The 4 speed 091-1 gearboxes that I have had apart for the watercooled Vans all have come with the 4.86 ring and...
• Re: Comparative tranny opinions
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 20 Aug 2004 23:48:33 -0700
  ...Another big plus is that on the SA gearboxes the fix hole is move to allow for easier access and is at the correct...
• Re: Size of the small ball in the 5sp reverse lockout?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 20 Oct 2017 17:37:32 -0400
  ...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: transmission, final drive oil level
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 30 Mar 2010 08:11:05 -0500
  ...Bentley says, especially given the awkwardness of trying to fill > your gearbox and check for "Level plug minus 15mm" while you have gear oil...
• Re: Short Shifter for 5 speed 89 Caravelle GL ( Vanagon) OZ
  Historical mailing list - puzerewski
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 05:31:58 -0500
  ...to our situation. > > Mechanical... > > Do they cause any damage to the gearboxes as the throw is much quicker? > Does it put additional stress on...
• wrong AT fluid - how bad how fast?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Sinclair
  Fri, 30 Sep 2005 18:49:51 -0700
  ...How fast will that cause a problem? Is just sitting in the gearbox going to do damage? A short drive ok? (I can't...
• Re: 3.3 verses 4.3 ?? or Honda 1.8
  Historical mailing list - d spence
  Fri, 23 Jul 2004 21:21:17 -0600
  ...Liquid Gearbox: 5-speed On Saturday, July 24, 2004, at 01:02 PM, Automatic digest processor wrote: > Date: Sat, 24 Jul 2004 15:01...
• Re: Peloquin experience?
  Historical mailing list - Lee Peterson
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 07:17:18 -0800
  ...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: Opinions wanted: Overhaul or Eletric?!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 8 Jul 2023 05:23:36 +0000
  ...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: Engine Conversion Idea...
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 16 Oct 2011 11:42:56 -0500
  ...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: 2wd Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Tue, 11 Aug 1998 15:54:56 -0500
  ...He promised that the front gearbox would live longer as well. Any experiences? how much is true? Should I / shouldn't I?? Thanks from...
• Re: Sad and depressed
  Historical mailing list - Michael
  Fri, 1 Apr 2016 08:56:50 -0400
  ...Since its at the gearbox (??) to the differential, is it advisable to just remove that part and bring it somewhere for a rebuild? My...
• Re: WTB: diesel transaxle, norcal
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 29 Mar 2012 22:24:04 -0700
  ...my > limited expertise to a '82 diesel with a blowed-up gearbox that was > recently gifted to a nonprofit, the sustainable living roadshow. since...
• Re: Power to Standard Steering Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Wed, 24 Sep 2008 19:36:23 -0700
  ...You will also need the rod that connects the steering gearbox to the rack, as they are different lengths for power and manual steering...
• WBX Discs & Drums
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 7 Jul 1997 16:26:14 +1000 (EST)
  ...brake pad mileage (as well as utilizing the 5 speed manual gearbox whenever possible for engine braking) Anyway,whilst the pads are still OK...
• Re: ABA 2.0L 15 degrees
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 8 Nov 2007 07:12:50 -0800
  So basically you reduced the ground clearance by 6"? Poor squirrels, shrews and other low lying animals! What about the angle of the gearbox...
• Re: Chasing the Sun...or lack of it
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 15 Aug 2017 10:14:17 -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: Not quite a backfire . . .
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:58:03 -0700
  ...VW's doin' it right. > My solution in some (colder) circumstances is to put the gearbox in > neutral so that the engine's idling...
• Re: Just some annoyances..
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 14 Jul 2016 10:49:16 -0700
  ...https://s19.postimg.org/mkaasgi1f/gearbox_lighting.jpg 2) Lights were acceptably dim in those 1989 days. Can this light be replaced with something...
• Re: Looking for a CA smog legal conversion that is a clean install
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Wed, 6 Mar 2002 09:22:39 -0800
  ...The gearbox is swapped, too. It's a Porsche G50. This combination works very well. For any details on that swap, drop an e...
• Re: Aircooled ?s here for my 81 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Thu, 3 Oct 2002 15:02:50 -0700
  ...Aircooled ?s here for my 81 Westy > > > Possibly you folks aren't shifting your gearbox properly. > I run 3rd gear out to 55 mph...
• Re: [Syncro] Automatic transmissions? (friday little vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:28:44 -0800
  ...http://www.dctfacts.com/information/dual-clutch-animation.aspx �� or�� http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct-Shift_Gearbox or re the T5(.5) try...
• Re: Hi list. 90 syncro bad leak stuck in parking lot
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Tue, 8 Jul 2014 20:05:54 -1000
  ...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: 91 westy 4 speed shifting problem
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Wed, 2 Dec 2009 09:06:08 -0500
  ...over to the left towards reverse. > > > > Is this a linkage, or gearbox issue? Any thoughts on what part of the > > linkage I need to...
• Re: The spirit of the original Beetle Lives
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Sun, 12 May 2002 19:58:42 +0200
  ...of the rear axle and combined with an automated direct-shift gearbox. The crankcase and cylinder head are of aluminum, using a monobloc construction...
• FS: '82 Camper w/I-4 conversion in Maine
  Historical mailing list - Ed Carroll
  Wed, 25 Sep 2002 22:22:54 -0400
  ...with the help of a friend in Germany a 5-speed gearbox from a turbo-diesel. If all the rest is true and the...
• Re: Can Anyone Identify This "Thing"?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:56:46 -0600
  ...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: Subaru Engine Stats (was: Wasserboxer corrosion problem)
  Historical mailing list - SBate82659
  Sun, 15 Mar 1998 21:29:59 EST
  ...speed range of 50 to 70 mph with the 4-speed gearbox, you would have optimal torque available and approx. 50 - 60 % horsepower. That...
• Re: Can Anyone Identify This "Thing"?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
  Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:57:07 -0600
  ...I couldn't trace it forward of the gearbox/fuel tank, and the other wires/lines had been tied all down the drivers side...
• Re: Oldest
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 7 Oct 2011 13:00:51 -0500
  ...Then I start on my newest 'bauble' - 86 Syncro restoration. (Anybody want to install 1st and 2nd gear assy in my Syncro gearbox? Preferably...
• Re: Speaking of horrible squealing noises...
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 11 Dec 2005 16:01:03 -0800
  ...I suspect CV joints or a rear wheel bearing, but I'm worried it might be the gearbox or final drive. Any suggestions? Niall...
• Re: The Sounds of $$$ ? (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Fri, 11 Oct 2002 04:03:53 +0100
  Lets collect all these gearbox sounds and forward them to the VW Director of Engineering - (on a Friday). '..sometimes it makes a moaning cow...
• Re: Vanagon tranny question regarding 3rd gear grind on manual tranny
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:17:07 -0400
  ...an idea of the job see: > http://www.vanagonauts.com/Changing-gearbox-oil101.htm > > Good luck and enjoy the Vanagon > > Oh and check out...
• Re: Chasing the Sun...or lack of it
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 15 Aug 2017 14:16:17 +0000
  ...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: Gear box oil - Redline MT90 or Swepco ?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 27 Aug 2012 19:01:30 -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: FS: 85' Digijet computer, throttle body, basically everything off the engine
  Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
  Sun, 18 Feb 2001 10:05:05 -0500
  ...A good close ratio gearbox, power steering pump and resivor. Make an offer if you are interested I need to get this stuff out...
• Re: Taller 3.73 R+P for automatic transmission found!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 20 Oct 2005 14:37:17 -0700
  ...stock gear set? Otherwise, it turns into a very expensive automatic gearbox for such a small gain. I inquired with Daryl @ www.aatransaxle.com...
• Re: Transaxle tool
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 15 Jan 2014 09:38:39 -0800
  ...http://www.vanagonauts.com/Changing-gearbox-oil101.htm Have fun, Jimmy Wilmington, NC On Wed, Jan 15, 2014 at 8:28 AM, David Bjorkman...
• Re: Advice on 92 Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Tony Polson
  Sat, 20 Mar 2004 12:03:41 +0000
  ...Mechanically, they T4s are based on the well-tried Golf/Passat drive trains but the early auto gearboxes are weak. The 2.4 Diesel...
• Re: Limited Slip Diff. sources?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 6 Mar 2008 22:32:45 -0500
  ...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: Front-mount bicycle rack -bike point of wiev :)
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Thu, 9 Sep 2004 10:56:27 +0200
  ...a risk of flushing all grease out of wheelbearings, chain and gearbox ..... I don�t think that even their worst nightmares include anyone putting...
• Re: Chasing the Sun...or lack of it
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 15 Aug 2017 09:25:49 -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