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• Re: trying to locate VW automatic transmission seals
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Sat, 7 Nov 2009 11:25:28 -0800
  ...trying to locate VW automatic transmission seals > Tranny shop suppliers have these seals in the kits. However, they are not > quite right design wise...
• Re: Bostig suspending AT kits
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:23:18 -0700
  ...And before anymore uninformed "suggestions" that one of Daryl's automatic transmissions should be used to "test" this anomaly, you may want to know...
• engine swap w/auto tranny
  Historical mailing list - Sean Birkner
  Mon, 7 Feb 2000 13:18:55 EST
  Just wondering, has anyone done an engine swap in a bus with an automatic transmission? Can you folks p-mail me with yes/no...
• '80 Westfalia Automatic?
  Historical mailing list - Chris R. Rowland
  Tue, 14 Jul 1998 10:34:24 -0500
  ...The only red flag is that it is an automatic. The engine is about 20K on a rebuild and the tranny was rebuilt in...
• Re: 1997 EV/Winnebago
  Historical mailing list - Drew B. Farenwald
  Thu, 19 Sep 96 10:13:11 EDT
  ...torque (was 140lb-ft) > Dual airbags added > ABS made standard > Traction control system added (low speed) > 4-wheel disc brakes (rear added) > Automatic transmission...
• Re: Convert manual into an automatic?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 16 Oct 2006 03:37:27 EDT
  ...don't let her ;0) I would love to > install an automatic transmission with the Subaru engine. How daunting a > task is this (tranny...
• UPDATE: automatic transmission adjusting
  Historical mailing list - Mike Pedersen
  Sat, 30 Aug 2003 12:33:43 -0700
  ...automatic transmission adjusting > Thanks Ed, > > So I tightened the bolt to clamp the bushings to the linkage. Seems like > poor (cheap) engineering to me...
• Re: Example of Glossy Painted Vanagon Fiberglass Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Sun, 20 Jul 2008 18:43:18 +0000
  > >>...POWERED BY A TREMENDOUS 2.1L 4 CYLINDER ENGINE WITH AN AUTOMATIC > TRANSMISSION THAT IS AS POWERFUL AS IT IS FUEL EFFICIENT....<< I can...
• Re: 70's automatic Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 22:37:28 -0400
  ...a fact, as I used to own a 1977 automatic bus. The same transmission was used on about 6 different models from VW and...
• Re: Field of (air-cooled) dreams
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 11 Mar 2012 09:54:08 -0700
  ...detail.php?id=1201990 > > 1981 Westy, automatic, "very are air-cooled", no mention whether the > automatic transmission is rare. "Factory A/C" set up...
• Re: Opinions on old diesels with AT
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Sat, 26 Feb 2005 17:13:57 -0500
  ...TEMiller Edward Duntz wrote: >I'd like to get some opinions on having a 1.6L NA diesel coupled with an automatic transmission, specifically...
• Re: Automatic transmission leak
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 5 Apr 2009 12:21:43 -0700
  On Sun, Apr 5, 2009 at 12:11 PM, Hector Zapata <hlzapata@gmail.com> wrote: > That's the governor's cover, Just don't...
• 1987 Vanagon on eBay in Cincinatti
  Historical mailing list - Bryan
  Wed, 24 Nov 1999 19:57:46 -0800
  ...Original owner, 160,000 miles, very clean, ps/pb, automatic, new transmission, very sound mechanically, gray inside and out. Includes custom window blinds. Can...
• FS 1988 weekender in St Paul MN
  Historical mailing list - pederparizek
  Tue, 18 Sep 2001 18:09:02 -0500
  ...1988 Vanagon weekender with automatic transmission, runs and looks good (according to ad). $2,000. (651) 222-1812 or (651) 224-5747 Call them...
• cruise control w/ relay?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Wed, 5 Oct 2005 10:41:41 -0400
  ...vans with manual transmissions. I see a part number listed in ETKA 431 951 253 F but it says Automatic under the model so...
• Re: 91 Vanagon Losing Power Trying to Be "Cool"
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 14 May 1997 01:21:12 -0400 (EDT)
  ...P.S.- Althea has an automatic transmission. Thanks again, Dan & Christine >> A/C + Automatic = road slug.... There was a thread on this last summer...
• '86 Vanagon removing/installing flex plate & torque converter
  Historical mailing list - Bob Anderson
  Sat, 20 Apr 2013 09:58:24 +0000
  ...My vanagon has an automatic transmission and this newer engine came from a standard transmission vanagon. I'm wondering if this is pretty straight...
• Re: Anybody Got A Spare Tranny??
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 19 Aug 1999 00:33:18 -0400
  > After 2,000 miles on my rebuilt one the 3rd gear is no longer > engaging (automatic transmission). I have found another mechanic who says...
• Re: Transmission issue
  Historical mailing list - Arlene Sondergaard
  Wed, 13 May 2015 08:19:08 -0700
  ...this is a transmission issue? I don't know about the lurching forward part, but my '85 Weekender (also automatic) used to die when...
• Re: Honest question for the group
  Historical mailing list - John Schwartz
  Fri, 6 Jun 2014 09:20:53 -0700
  I believe your thinking of the automatic transmission... The manual is a tank and the 5cyl Audi engine is too.... and I believe that...
• Re: Comment on 2.1 WBx vs. 2.2 Sub vs. Tiico (was The problem with TIICO)
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Fri, 29 Mar 2002 08:21:24 -0800
  ...wheel drive V-8, > with automatic trans in my bus??? > It would be so cool to have the > transmission moved over to the front...
• Re: Pulling engine/transmission together?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 30 Apr 2017 01:10:53 +0000
  ...Which is easier, both together or separately (automatic transmission)? I'll disconnect everything before removing either, including the torque converter. I have multiple floor...
• Re: TDIs and Automatic -- Custom Gears?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 13 Oct 2005 11:45:21 -0700
  The internals of the automatic Vanagon Transmission are the same as the internals of the A2 Golf/Jetta (1985-1992) transmission with all parts...
• 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: ok.. last time for 84 auto trans into an 89 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 24 Mar 2004 15:03:05 -0600
  ...Replace >starter bushing in transaxle case prior to installing transmission. I thought the starter in an automatic was completely self -contained, i.e. no...
• Re: Transmission Shop in the North East
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Tue, 10 Apr 2007 10:03:13 -0700
  ...Hi, > > My '90 vanagon GL camper needs to have it's > automatic transmission > reworked/rebuilt. Does anyone on the list know of a > good...
• TDIs and Automatic -- Custom Gears?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Thu, 13 Oct 2005 08:31:06 -0700
  Given the increasing interest in TDI conversions for Vanagons, and the demonstrated superiority of the automatic transmission :-) and the apparent mismatch of final drive...
• Re: AT *vs* manual -Reply
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Thu, 4 Dec 1997 13:55:41 EST
  ...but if you want a broad answer, yes, statistically, there are more manual transmission failures on vanagons, than failures of automatic transmissions. what was...
• Re: darkening coolant... oil...
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 20 Apr 2004 09:10:52 -0400
  ...I'm going to take a wild guess that this is a van with an automatic transmission, and the transmission fluid cooler has sprung...
• 1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 27 Jul 2016 17:18:58 -0500
  ...It is typical Carat, dark blue, and now has a new (completely overhauled) engine and new (new overhaul) automatic transmission. It's for sale...
• How much should you pay?
  Historical mailing list - Floyd Truskot
  Thu, 5 Nov 1998 20:41:59 -0500
  I went out with my girlfriend to buy a 1999 VW Jetta Wolfsburg with automatic transmission and sunroof, MSRP $18,465, dealer invoice $17...
• Re: Remote Starter Kit
  Historical mailing list - John Klun
  Thu, 15 Feb 2001 13:13:00 -0700
  I suppose a remote starter kit would be okay, provided you have an automatic transmission. If not and you leave it in gear, you...
• oil leaks - was RE: Coolant leak in cold storage
  Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
  Tue, 13 Feb 2007 00:12:12 -0600
  Hi Joy, Are you sure it's motor oil? Could it be ATF fluid (if it's got an automatic transmission that is)? You...
• Re: Automatic transmission advice needed
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 22 Aug 2010 23:49:39 -0400
  ...Automatic transmission advice needed I just bought a 90 GL Vanagon that has a strange transmission problem (at least I haven't run into...
• Re: Confirm please? Vanagon automatic transmission starter motor?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 16 Jul 2016 06:04:42 -0400
  ...Nose cone support shaft = Standard tranny. > On Jul 16, 2016, at 12:00 AM, Automatic digest processor <LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> wrote: > > A couple...
• Re: Transmission leaking from drive shafts
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Mon, 7 Nov 2005 07:13:13 -0800
  ...PM, Automatic digest processor wrote: > Date: Sun, 6 Nov 2005 09:39:28 -0600 > From: Jim Felder <>felder@KNOLOGY.NET > Subject: Transmission leaking from...
• Re: Bostig engine
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:02:52 -0700
  On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 10:36 AM, Danny C. <bruiserbabie@yahoo.com> wrote: > Does anyone have a automatic transmission and a Bostig...
• Re: RPM
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 30 Jun 1997 15:17 -0600 (MDT)
  ...Would you give me your rpm of your van if --- he got a automatic transmission --- when you drive at 100 km/h (or 60...
• Re: Fwd: Automatic Trans Question...
  Historical mailing list - Bob Berkemer
  Fri, 12 Dec 1997 16:59:54 -0600
  ...Vanagon@gerry.cdsc.edu > > just wondered how many of you with Auto transmissions find yourself driving w/ > the accelerator mashed to the floor... > > chris
• Auto to Manual Trans Question
  Historical mailing list - Clifford P Gottschalk
  Mon, 9 Jul 2001 23:12:03 -0600
  ...The manual is a '89 7 passenger van and the automatic is an '85 Westy. I am contemplating on doing a transmission swap between...
• Re: Manual or AT?
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Thu, 11 Sep 2003 18:43:17 -0500
  ...In the snowy north > (and east), a manual transmission is superior to an > automatic...especially if you already know how to drive in snow...
• Re: SA secrets and auto tranny
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 5 Dec 1998 12:58:43 EST
  In a message dated 98-12-05 01:26:27 EST, mac_stricklen@YAHOO.COM writes: << work with an automatic transmission and this is...
• Auto Transmission Pan gasget leak
  Historical mailing list - Tom Shiels
  Wed, 16 Oct 2002 22:14:38 -0400
  ...I have not been able to get the pan gasket on my automatic transmission to seal properly. I have replaced it twice and it...
• Re: [Re: Carat: Manual vs Automatic]
  Historical mailing list - CARY CHIANG
  Thu, 11 Nov 1999 23:26:40 MST
  ...an automatic). I have a manual '81 Jetta that I actually enjoy driving (and shifting). The three advantages of the manual transmission: long life...
• 85 Westfalia Torque Converter Leak
  Historical mailing list - Latchua
  Tue, 21 Apr 1998 08:50:06 EDT
  My 85 VW Westfalia with automatic transmission is at my local VW dealer where I took it for a minor transmission leak. I am...
• Re: Auto Transmission Repair in NC
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 20 Dec 2003 09:45:27 -0600
  ...transmission trouble. The > auto will be a new experience for me. All my current and previous vans > are manuals. > > How good is the automatic...
• Re: Tiico Out of business!!
  Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
  Thu, 11 Dec 2008 01:23:21 -0800
  ...I cam across a product they used to sell: > rebuilt Vanagon automatic transmissions with the A2 (Golf/ Jetta) > final drive. > > Can anyone help me...
• Re: Need help for forgetful Son -- leaving the lights on -- 84 Vanagon 1.9L engine, automatic transmission
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 16 Jan 2017 11:17:56 -0800
  *"I was gonna say, the best reminder is the cost of a battery. Works like a* *charm."* yup... and few jumps... note: if his...
• Re: Help! '87 Westy won't start...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 17 Apr 2009 19:08:09 -0400
  ...Hear, hear! That has got to be the worst thing about automatic transmissions. They should all come with hand cranks. -- David Beierl - Providence RI...
• parting out '90 Carat / automatic
  Historical mailing list - Joe in NH
  Sat, 22 Nov 2003 22:49:44 EST
  I am parting out a '90 carat with a strong 2.1 and auto transmission. The body is kind of rough but everything else...
• WTB: Drain Pan for 2.1L Auto Trans...got one?
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Thu, 30 Sep 2004 19:17:59 -0700
  ...I might need a drain pan for the automatic transmission in my 1990 Carat. Anybody got one (in very good shape) they want to...
• FS: AFM, Auto Trans Heat Exchanger, Air cooled injectors
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Mon, 15 Oct 2007 02:12:59 -0400
  ...If you're interested in -AFM for a 2.1 ($45 shipped) -Heat exchanger for any watercooled vanagon automatic transmission ($50) -Seven fuel injectors...
• Re: My 1991 Vanagon Carat is getting a new life
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 20 Jun 2007 20:11:01 -0400
  ...diesel engine at 3400 max. > The only way to modify the automatic transmission is to get a > 3.73 ring and pinion instead of...
• Re: Automatic vs Manual trans. ( Friday )
  Historical mailing list - eve Appleton
  Fri, 11 Sep 2015 11:53:31 -0700
  ...Automatic vs Manual trans. ( Friday ) The only two automatic transmissions I've had extensive experience with are: 1.� The 1965 Ford Falcon my wife...
• Any pracitcal way ...?
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Thu, 12 Jan 2017 18:22:26 -0800
  ...a transmission guy know that his job is done well other than being installed and used. Especially if it’s an automatic one. Anyone...
• Re: Automatic trans cooler question
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 9 Feb 2011 18:28:20 -0500
  ...id=29877 > > Does anyone know if the hollow transmission cooler bolts that screw into > the > transmission and provide fluid to the cooler are the...
• Re: 1985 Transporter Automatic Transmission repair
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Tue, 6 Feb 2007 20:49:46 -0800
  ...to >> automatics on these vans and is relying on advice from others who may >> also be a bit unused to these transmissions. I have...
• Re: Standard to Automatic...Yes !!
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 23 Mar 2011 07:26:01 -0700
  ...I totaled the '85 Westy 4 speed and replaced it with a '90 Westy with automatic transmission. And never looked back. I've found...
• Auto Transmission "bang" from 2nd -->1st
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Sun, 19 Apr 1998 17:08:24 -0600
  Hi Volks I've got a automatic transmission with a little over 170,000 miles on her. I've had no problem, and neither...
• Re: 2002 EV Auto Transmission
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Wed, 29 Mar 2017 12:07:50 -0400
  ...me.com> wrote: > Greetings all listers. > > Looking for a 100% operational automatic transmission for my 2002 EuroVan > > If you know of such an animal...