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• Re: help for syncro tranny!!
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sat, 3 Jul 1999 22:59:45 EDT
  ...good luck Daryl of AA Transaxle in Seattle
• Re: Rebuilt Waterboxer Longevity?(Please read)
  Historical mailing list - , Dieter Thiessen
  Sun, 5 Sep 1999 12:02:24 EDT
  I had a similar problem when I had my transaxle replaced. Turned out motor mounts needed adjustment. Regards, Dieter >One minor problem though...the...
• Re: Van grind's going into 3rd
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Tue, 25 Apr 2000 21:58:43 -0700
  ...transmission grinds going into 3rd gear from second. >> Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (425)788-4070 1-877-377-0773 toll free aatransaxle...
• Re: auto trans -> manual trans conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Sun, 25 Mar 2001 06:53:57 -0800
  Yes, AA Transaxle and Weddle both say it was included sometime in '90. -Dana- Kenneth Madsen wrote: > > Hi all , Chris - back finally after a...
• ETKA on windows XP...help
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Tue, 21 Aug 2001 09:04:35 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA.(Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 toll free http://www.aatransaxle.com (web site)
• Are Syncro and 2WD Vanagon Brake Lines the Same?
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Fri, 2 Sep 2005 01:29:11 +0200
  ...out lines (one above the steering rack, the other above the transaxle). I have a donor Vanagon available, but didn't want to start...
• Re: Tiico buzz / vibration / whine
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Sat, 29 Sep 2007 09:12:03 -0700
  ...wanted to stay "VW" due to her travels, but is now regreting the chioce...ymmv Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com
• Re: Noisy transaxle??
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 22 Oct 2013 07:54:06 -0700
  ...I think there are > more issues that need attention inside the transaxle. > > Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy > On Oct 22, 2013 7...
• Re: Transmission/gear lube
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 28 Aug 2013 00:22:47 -0400
  ...Transmission/gear lube > > Any suggestions on heavier transaxle lube when pulling a > trailer/loaded heavy? I just want to know if its a good...
• Re: Redline Heavy Shock Proof Gear Oil? - Daryl ? try again ...
  Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
  Sat, 26 Jun 2010 08:00:47 -0800
  ...couple of years ago recommended Shock Proof for the Diesel Vanagon transaxle. The vehicle I put it in is an '85 waterboxer, was getting...
• Re: Suburu/Golf or a transverse engine anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Rich Propsom
  Thu, 4 Jan 2001 20:21:04 -0600
  ...have integral transaxle which is sized to engine, eliminating some vanagon transmission concerns. 3. would move weight nearly directly over rear wheels. The major...
• FW: Syncro transmission seam leak
  Historical mailing list - MilosKitchen
  Sun, 15 May 2005 09:55:22 -0400
  ...Syncro transmission seam leak Hello Volks, After cleaning off my Syncro transaxle case from the red sand that was caked all over it, I...
• Attention syncro owners, tech info on trans & VC's from German Transaxle.
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Thu, 5 Aug 1999 00:44:07 EDT
  Just thought that you guys showed see what German Transaxle in OR. states in their paperwork that comes with your new transmission and VC...
• Re: Friday NVC: Ford may import Transit (Westfalia converts this)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Steffen
  Fri, 25 May 2012 16:20:33 -0700
  ...glowing reports of the effect of a Syncro transaxle, or Peloquin/LSD in the 2WD transaxle, and changing > their mind about the Sportsmobile. > > Dropping...
• Re: disturbing thumps (Transaxle?)
  Historical mailing list - 86 Westfalia
  Fri, 13 Apr 2001 23:08:01 -0300
  ...disturbing thumps (Transaxle?) > I've been hearing a thump. I think it's my transmission. I just got this > 4-spd from a 90...
• Re: Booster heater? was- idea?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 25 Oct 2013 04:23:26 -0500
  ...coil either underneath after removing the POS booster heater or >> in the area above or around the transaxle ? Will need fans for each coil. >> > > >
• Re: Busted Down Near Tekonsha, Michigan
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:34:27 -0500
  ...Do you think >the >transmission or transaxle is generating heat somehow and causing the >seals >to compromise? Vent plugged by mud wasps? Cold would...
• Re: FS: 5 Speed Diesel Tranny
  Historical mailing list - Craig Morton
  Sat, 23 Jan 2010 15:22:45 -0800
  ...The transaxle is a 4-speed. � Craig --- On Sat, 1/23/10, Jeff <vw.doka@GMAIL.COM> wrote: From: Jeff <vw.doka@GMAIL.COM...
• Syncro stuff
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 12 Aug 1998 12:09:28 -0400
  ...It'll pay you back many times > over in reliability and long life. > > Todd Hill > VolksWerks Transaxles > Olympia, WA > > PS- Not trying to sell...
• Re: syncro tranny with locking diff-reply
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Mon, 1 Mar 1999 02:58:45 EST
  ...anytime you add the word 'Syncro' the prices for stuff just goes through the roof! -Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA 360-412-0948
• Re: starting engine w/out tranny fluid
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Fri, 19 Mar 2004 12:15:28 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) 1-877-377-0773 toll free 425-788-4070 aatransaxle.com Subject: starting engine w/out...
• Re: Anacortes, WA vanagon mechanics?
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sun, 31 Oct 2004 09:31:00 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) 1-877-377-0773 toll free 425-788-4070 aatransaxle.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Guzyk...
• Re: Buying a new manual transmission - considering Go Westy final drive increase
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 20 May 2005 10:26:09 -0700
  ...I am going to talk to a loal guy at aa transaxle about a new transmission and will likely stay away from the bigger...
• Re: home-made pressure bleeder
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Wed, 11 Mar 2009 08:30:29 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com 86 Syncro Westy Zetec in the trunk ----- Original Message ----- From: "Larry Alofs" <lalofs@gmail.com...
• Re: transmission rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Mon, 16 Mar 2009 22:05:25 -0500
  ...transmission rebuild ok, at the risk of starting a fistfight, I am having my 4-speed 091 transaxle rebuilt.� Any opinions on lubricant for...
• Re: convert auto trans to manual?
  Historical mailing list - Sean Solowiej
  Fri, 6 Dec 2002 17:32:09 -0600
  ...You have performed the VW recommended service > on your present auto transaxle, haven't you??? > > Regards, John > > _________________________________________________________________ > Protect your PC - get McAfee.com VirusScan...
• Re: Manual Trans refill delimmas
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 18 Mar 1999 07:35:18 PST
  ...The usual >warnings about vehicles with running engines and transaxles >engaged apply here. Be careful and pay attention! With the >ATF sloshing around it...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 2 Jul 2014 - Special issue (#2014-349)
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Wed, 2 Jul 2014 18:35:21 -0700
  ...This is for a WBX (1985) transaxle in a 1981 Vanagon. The long steel hydraulic line from clutch master cylinder to flex hose at...
• Re: best rebuilt transmission
  Historical mailing list - paul guard
  Tue, 1 Aug 2017 18:56:50 +0000
  ...https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/1664118.jpg In the Northwest, I'd take it to German Transaxle (unless you can get Tom...
• Re: 75 VW trannys FS- in Kansas.
  Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
  Mon, 9 Nov 1998 11:02:56 -0500
  ...a rig big enough to transport that stash! ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> What about a U-haul? For a couple hundred bucks...
• Re: Shifting difficulty
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Mon, 30 Aug 1999 13:59:35 EDT
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle aatransaxle.com
• FW: Diesel bellhousing to Syncro tranny
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Fri, 23 Jun 2000 10:39:55 -0400
  ...tank. (starter is > dead center top of the bellhousing...gas tank is over transaxle..) It will clear with a special fuel tank though. dave
• More 'orrible gbox noises - any advice
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Mon, 30 Sep 2002 02:06:25 +0100
  Following the saga of dry, orrible sounds from my Syncro transaxle, I'd just got a couple of miles up the road when 'something...
• Re: 930 drive axles
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Fri, 16 Aug 2013 09:24:13 -0600
  ...The development of improved lubes has ameliarated this to some extent, but the recent flush of adding transaxle coolers and/or pumps that dump...
• Re: Bearing load on reverse driven transaxles
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Wed, 25 Nov 1998 01:37:58 EST
  ...side.>> The Split window Busses up to '67 ran a Beetle transaxle with the differential on the opposite side. The pinion head drove the...
• Re: FW: Re: vanagon 5-speeds
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Grove
  Sat, 28 Jul 2001 17:03:01 -0700
  ...I > >assume the price is just for the transmission? > Jay > > > When you talk about a VW transmission or any integrated transaxle, it is > generally...
• Re: Vendor choices for rebuilt Auto Tranny
  Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
  Sat, 17 Apr 2010 12:01:09 -0400
  German Transaxle has the best rep for rebuilt ATs. I just got one from them and hope to be rolling in a couple weeks...
• Transaxle Needed - TN
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Tue, 26 May 2009 22:33:32 +0000
  ...seem to remember they were all stripped of the engine and transaxles. I'm sure my Westy is a little lonely as it's...
• Transmission mechanic
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:47:22 -0800
  I had my automatic transmission rebuilt by German transaxle, and several years later no problems. I also had a torque biasing limited slip differential...
• Re: Gear box oil - Redline MT90 or Swepco ?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 27 Aug 2012 17:34:49 -0600
  ...talk Gears & RedLine use to be his Fav' Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" ORR ~ DeanB...
• AA Transaxle
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Sat, 5 Jun 2010 06:57:54 -0700
  I called Daryl yesterday and he sounds good! It was nice to hear his voice and hear him laugh a little. Matt has been...
• Re: Transmission Prob.-reply
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Sun, 21 Jun 1998 22:57:56 EDT
  ...Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA
• Re: broken 3/4 hub
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Wed, 9 Feb 2000 09:30:51 -0800
  ...Weight of the vehicle and aggressivness of the driving seems to be a big factor..:) Daryl of AA Transaxle, Duvall, Wa. (425) 788-4070...
• Re: tranny drain wrench size
  Historical mailing list - BADASSBUS
  Tue, 22 May 2001 22:44:19 -0400
  ...tranny drain wrench size > I'm sure this is an easy question, what size is the bolt for the transaxle > fluid drain? > > Thanks, > > Bradley...
• Redline Tranny Fluid Service intervals?
  Historical mailing list - AA Transaxle
  Tue, 7 Jan 2003 15:21:57 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 (toll free) aatransaxle.com (web site)
• Travel REport
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Mon, 10 Jul 2017 13:45:34 +0000
  ...At the same time I exchanged the transaxle for a rebuild from German Transaxle with a custom 3rd and 4th gear and super differential...
• Re: If you need a rebuilt trany!
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Thu, 24 May 2007 09:19:23 -0700
  Now I gotta pay him for that glowing advertisement...darn Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Benny boy...
• Re: [WetWesties] Special Thanks to Daryl of AA Transaxle
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 7 Feb 2012 19:12:41 -0800
  RE: Our Cult I want to second Daryl's comments about community and 'Our Cult' (thanks Bev for introducing that label, I still love...
• Re: Oil Pressure Sender
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Mar 1997 18:21:08 PST
  ...Volkswagen has a special tool for EVERYTHING!!! Try getting in to a Vanagon transaxle without one.If this happened to me an alarm would...
• Re: Joe's tranny quirks
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Thu, 6 May 1999 01:11:43 EDT
  ...Perhaps this could be causing the noise Joe hears???? -Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA 360-412-0948
• Too Much Man. Trans Oil???
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Mon, 10 May 1999 19:04:45 -0700
  What's the story on using too much transmission oil in a syncro transaxle? If you fill it till it runs out the fill...
• Re: Trans question
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Thu, 9 Sep 1999 00:37:22 EDT
  ...Drive & be well & worry about something else :) Daryl, AA Transaxle
• Re: 2.1 conversion warning--and solution
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 14 Sep 2000 08:38:26 -0700
  ...I won't put dino gear oil in any of my transmissions/transaxles any more. -- Stuart MacMillan Seattle '84 Vanagon Westfalia w/2.1...
• Re: what Transaxle will fit?
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Sun, 24 Sep 2000 22:03:30 -0400
  Yes, the gas trans has good ratios for a stock 1.8 engine. Diesel trans, no, way too low-geared. Your gas trans would...
• Re: Coolant Level
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 22 Jan 2001 13:22:55 EST
  ...want to jack up the rear of the van by positioning a floor jack under the transaxle case), then your mechanic is right. Rich
• 84 Automatic Final Drive Rebuilder?
  Historical mailing list - Binns Handy
  Sat, 25 Oct 2003 06:49:01 -0400
  ...I�ve read nice things about German Transaxle in Bend OR, but freight there and back would be pricey. Thanks, Binns Handy
• Re: Silly idea?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Tue, 11 Feb 2014 21:40:35 -0700
  ...motor but travels at 70/75 at more like 2500 rpm. Transaxle gearing changes by Daryl. Pulls all the grades in the Wasatch in...
• canvas weather resistance?
  Historical mailing list - jeff
  Thu, 18 Aug 2005 09:02:08 -0700
  Hi all, After several months of work (rebuilt transaxle, new fuel lines, new (all!) cooling system hoses, etc. etc.) I am about to set...
• Do all syncro tansmissions fit all syncros?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Tue, 23 May 2006 16:20:08 -0400
  ...actual tranny? I'm moving from a '86 non-locker to an '87 locker recently (5,000 miles ago) rebuilt by AA Transaxles. Chris
• Re: shame on you Go Westy!!! Re: A 2009 Heads Up
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 Jan 2009 11:54:39 EST
  ...support the vanagon (gerry) list, like Vanagain, and Busdepot, and AAA transaxle, etc. i hope many of you think about this and do the...