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• Re: Aircooled transmissions better?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 12 Sep 2008 09:07:56 -0700
  ...Aircooled transmissions better? >I read in several engine conversion pages that the manual transmission out >of air cooled Vanagons are better. Can anyone tell...
• '91 Westy Manual Transmission Fluid
  Historical mailing list - Michael David Korsak
  Tue, 14 Nov 2000 00:18:34 -0500
  ...I've been having shifting difficulty with the advance of cold weather here in PA, so I'm changing the transmission oil (putting in...
• Re: Manual or AT?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 12 Sep 2003 09:01:07 -0400
  ...A manual > transmission is easy to switch between 1st and reverse...and do it in > time with the natural rocking of the vehicle. All...
• Re: Any tips on the last inch transmission mounting?
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sat, 14 May 2011 16:47:38 -0700
  ...Any tips on the last inch transmission mounting? Putting Sally's "new" transmission on and haven't been able to get the input shaft...
• Re: Syncro Automatic??
  Historical mailing list - Ronald Michaels
  Wed, 28 Feb 2007 19:40:30 -0500
  Hi - The question of how to put a subaru transmission into a vanagon has been around for a while. I can think of three...
• Re: Automatic transmission, WTF?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:54:00 -0700
  ...Automatic transmission, WTF? > > > > > >> Hi Marc: > >> > >> I had my transmission rebuild recently by German transaxle, who also > >> installed the Peloquin limited slip or torque biasing...
• Trans. Braking or breaking (same thing)
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 27 Apr 2006 10:49:40 -0400
  If I were going down a long winding grade I would shift down and let the transmission and engine slow down the vehicle just...
• Re: Auto transmission questions
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Thu, 6 Mar 2014 11:47:58 -0800
  ...I've only dealt with manuals in the past. > > The transmission is leaking ATF and the owner keeps filling it when it starts shifting...
• Re: transmission, final drive oil level
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 30 Mar 2010 08:11:05 -0500
  ...Bentley stated that for 1987 Westy level of transmission oil is >>> >> to >> >>> bew 15 mm below the lower lip of filling hole. But 2...
• Re: 84 Vanagon Transmission NEEDED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - MacLachlan, Bill
  Wed, 12 Oct 2005 12:58:46 -0700
  ...84 Vanagon Transmission NEEDED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This does bring up an interesting issue--where does one go for good transmissions for Vanagons. If you can't...
• Re: Wanted Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Chet Douglas
  Wed, 09 Apr 1997 09:10:44 -0700
  ...I unfortunately sprung a leak in my transmission oil pan, ran it out of fluid, and had to do a $800 transmission rebuild. I...
• Re: transmission/differential O ring seal
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:17:01 -0400
  ...transmission/differential O ring seal Just got word from my mechanic that the seal between the transmission and the differential is leaking. I'm...
• Transmission woes - '91 Carat autotranny won't shift into 3rd.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 17 May 2016 13:39:00 -0500
  ...Doesn't know what else to do, and being essentially an engine rebuild specialist, suggests I get it to a transmission shop and have...
• Re: Hmm. It won't budge
  Historical mailing list - Project Pat
  Sat, 15 Mar 2014 20:49:46 -0400
  You changed the transmission, as in a different transmission? Loosen the bell housing bolts and try to turn it again. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• Re: Manual transmission Q's
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 14 Aug 1997 14:56:05 -0700 (PDT)
  On Thu, 14 Aug 1997, STEVEN G WACKER wrote: > Tom, you didn't mention weather you checked the oil level in your > transmission. I...
• Transmission advice needed 3-4 syncro hype? (Also higher gear)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Cumnock
  Tue, 31 May 2005 13:44:04 -0400
  ...or is it just a way to sell transmissions? My last question is a transmission with a higher gear make, does it better on...
• Re: Auto-tranny fluid level
  Historical mailing list - Richard Smith (Smirby)
  Sun, 3 Oct 2021 10:21:59 -0700
  As you describe it - warm engine, level ground, transmission in park or neutral, engine idling. -- > On Oct 3, 2021, at 10:04 AM, John...
• Re: Where can I buy Redline synthetic manual transmission fluid Re: Where can I buy Redline synthetic manual transmission fluid
  Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
  Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:48:03 -0800
  Fellow Redlining Vanagoneers, Someone mentioned Amazon.com earlier in this thread - - they seem to have "special pricing" on the MT-90 at $9.99...
• Re: vendor results, and ordering an engine
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Jun 1996 16:30:16 -0600
  ...Try Trans-form for transmission stuff. They've also been around forever and do custom and race VW trans. James > >On the transmission discussion...
• Re: greetings and a querie
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Thu, 05 Dec 1996 19:12:41 -0800
  ...and 54xxx miles How are the auto. transmissions holding up? I have an 87 with auto. transmission. It was rebuilt at 125K earlier this...
• automatic vs. manual transmission
  Historical mailing list - James Adams
  Tue, 22 Jul 1997 11:37:40 -0600
  Hello, I have found a nice 87 which I might purchase, but it has an automatic transmission. Would anyone care to comment on the...
• four speed automatic transmission
  Historical mailing list - Felix Bello
  Wed, 17 Jan 2001 00:08:06 EST
  I would like to have a four speed automatic transmission in my vanagon so that I can have a higher top speed and gas...
• Transmission drive shaft slop--CORRECTION TO POST.
  Historical mailing list - Steve Gough
  Tue, 8 May 2001 12:32:37 -0500
  ...If I grab the transmission drive shaft and wiggle it, there is a lot (maybe 3/8") of side-to-side slop. CORRECTION: Sorry...
• 86vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Dan Noll
  Sat, 9 Feb 2002 23:51:18 EST
  I have an Automatic transmission in my 86 vanagon. I had the transmissin filter changed (coincidence?? or cause???) and since then it has started...
• auto transmission drain
  Historical mailing list - Clarence J Falarski
  Sat, 9 Nov 2002 18:06:45 -0500
  ...Look at the Haynes manual and it suggests removing the filler tube and letting the transmission drain from the filler tube hole............ Is there...
• Re: Engine Conversion Transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 14 Jan 2003 22:27:45 EST
  ...the gear assembly in the transmission had been replaced with a Hewland gear assembly. Hewland is well known for their strength and reliability. >> Having...
• Re: F$&#$*& Transmission
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Sun, 18 May 2003 20:33:15 -0700
  ...good luck with yours, just make sure everything is free from the transmission and let her rip. I have seen them be quite tough...
• Re: From the vw news rumor mill
  Historical mailing list - LOREN BUSCH
  Thu, 23 Dec 2004 09:05:50 -0800
  ...one version had an infinitely variable automatic transmission using opposing cones and a belt for the transmission. I always wondered what one of those...
• Re: Transmission, Automatic, Question
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 1 May 2008 18:29:25 -0700
  ...Well, I can't attest to the design of other transmissions, but GM sure didn't put such a valve in my '82 Olds...
• Re: Installed new clutch, "used-in-good-condition,recently-rebuilt transmission, and, now, "no start."
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 14:19:50 -0500
  The end cover comes off the transmission and the selector arms can be investigated, bushings and seals replaced. I don't think you'd...
• Model 091 Transmission Question
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sat, 18 Sep 1999 11:09:05 -0700
  ...Bentley tells me this is a model 091 transmission built on 14th day of 10th month of 1981 (or 1991, but I doubt it...
• Re: no GL-4 available
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Wed, 6 Sep 2000 01:35:23 PDT
  ...RED LINE OIL Manual Transmission / Manual Transaxle Lubricant TECHNICAL INFORMATION RED LINE MTL and MT-90 are designed to provide excellent protection and improved...
• tool list
  Historical mailing list - armando guzman
  Tue, 20 May 2003 21:36:22 -0700
  Here is the list of tools I used to remove the automatic transmission out of my '88 Wolfburg Vanagon: 2 jack stands (good ones...
• Re: [NEED INFO] Questions on AT Transmission
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 29 May 1996 14:05:49 +0000
  > Subject: [NEED INFO] Questions on AT Transmission > I am contemplating the purchase of an `87 Westy with the automatic > transmission. Can anyone tell me...
• Re: automatic transmission oil leak - more details
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Sun, 4 May 2003 00:48:00 -0500
  ...Service transmission filter while pan is off. One more thingo check. The copper seals at the cooler. They leak often. It won't hurt...
• Re: Automatic transmission, WTF?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:02:42 -0400
  ...Automatic transmission, WTF? >>> >>> >>>> Hi Marc: >>>> >>>> I had my transmission rebuild recently by German transaxle, who also >>>> installed the Peloquin limited slip or �torque biasing...
• Re: Thinking swap? Engine options are only half the story...What about the transmission...
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 19:28:01 PDT
  This concern about the transmission doesn't apply to the Automatics, they can handle the power upgrade... per other listees up to 200 hp...
• re: EV Transmission Preference
  Historical mailing list - Rick Gordon
  Wed, 28 May 1997 23:29:14 -0700
  ...EV Transmission Preference > >Could the T4/Eurovan/Caravelle owners on the list who have the 2.5 litre >engine let me know their preference...
• Re: 5 SPEED TRANSMISSIONS FOR SALE ON THE SAMBA
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 10 Aug 2010 20:55:06 -0700
  ...5 SPEED TRANSMISSIONS FOR SALE ON THE SAMBA > Sigh. My '84 has an automatic transmission. It's okay. But I grew up > driving manual...
• Re: Automatic transmission, WTF?
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:42:20 -0400
  ...Automatic transmission, WTF? >> > >> > >> >> Hi Marc: >> >> >> >> I had my transmission rebuild recently by German transaxle, who also >> >> installed the Peloquin limited slip or� torque biasing...
• Re: Transmission Case Corrosion, Deterioration Repair, Ground Paths
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 2 Apr 2016 19:08:51 -0700
  ...Such a shame it could render an other wise good transmission pretty much useless. Neil. On 4/2/16, SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott...
• Re: Starter Relay and transmission
  Historical mailing list - Lebron, Nathan (GEP, Contractor)
  Thu, 4 Jun 1998 17:04:20 -0400
  ...Starter Relay and transmission Lebron, Nathan (GEP, Contractor) wrote: > 1) I am going to fix my starter relay problem over the weekend. What kind...
• Re: Syncro transmission leakage/Info request
  Historical mailing list - Ram�n Celaya
  Mon, 21 Jan 2002 23:17:25 -0800
  ...Syncro transmission leakage > > > Hi list, > The transmission in my syncro 86 have a oil leak in the "junction" to the driveshaft my cuestion is...
• Re: Can engine and transmission be swapped?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 19 May 2008 10:35:48 -0400
  ...Someone had mentioned the possibility of swapping out both > engine and transmission and getting custom axles built with buick at one > end?and VW...
• Need 4-speed transmission
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Thu, 23 Jun 2011 19:34:44 -0500
  ...He wants to replace the transmission with a used one. He doesn't want to repair the one in the car if he can...
• The transmission was just replaced by a 5-speed unit that was built by the Guru of boxes in Belgium.
  Historical mailing list - Charles Nighbor
  Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:44:38 -0800
  ''The transmission was just replaced by a 5-speed unit that was built by the Guru of boxes in Belgium. '' The above was noted...
• Syncro Nuts...Trans mounts
  Historical mailing list - Erik O
  Fri, 25 Apr 1997 23:39:14 -0400
  Anyone know the correct procedure for installing the transmission mounts (the little ball type mounts). I guess I'm asking what torque or how...
• Syncro Transmission Parts wanted
  Historical mailing list - Erik O
  Mon, 11 May 1998 16:25:23 -0400
  Looking for the output housing case and the low gear case for a syncro transmission. Would probably take everything from the gear carrier forward...
• Removing engine/transmission
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Olson
  Sun, 29 Jan 2006 09:35:29 -0700
  ...Has anyone put together a simple, step by step description that fills out the Bentley procedure on how to drop the engine/transmission as...
• Re: Manual Transmission Removal - 89 Westy
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Wed, 29 Aug 2012 17:13:09 -0500
  ...He was surprised to hear that the > vanagon did not require dropping the engine and transmission as a unit. I > have my Bentley manual...
• Re: Where can I buy Redline synthetic manual transmission fluid
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sat, 28 Nov 2009 08:57:07 -0800
  ...Where can I buy Redline synthetic manual transmission fluid Where are you located Dave? On Sat, Nov 28, 2009 at 8:26 AM, David...
• Re: Transmission Vent Hole Location?
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Fri, 31 Jul 2009 10:18:02 -0700
  ...I'm trying to find the vent hole without > lowering the transmission. Can anybody describe how to find it using > the "grope from below...
• Re: Transmission question
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Sun, 26 Nov 2000 18:59:41 -0500
  It seems our Vanagons with standard transmissions have a weakness in a gear that is used for third and fourth and you have the...
• Re: Manual or AT?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 11 Sep 2003 13:08:17 -0700
  The only advantage that most drivers will ever have with a manual transmission on ice and snow is while stopping. The manual trans. will...
• Re: Towing a Vanagon with a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Gies
  Wed, 23 Jun 2004 11:16:00 -0500
  I'll bet that 99.9 times out of 100, that when someone blows up their engine/transmission when towing, it's because of...
• Re: Auto transmission questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 6 Mar 2014 23:19:04 -0500
  ...Auto transmission questions Hello all. I'm looking at getting an inexpensive Vanagon Carat ('91 with 175,000 miles, original engine and transmission) and...
• Re: trans main shaft removal ??
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 11:44:52 -0700
  Egad! Don't even think of putting a hammer to the internals of your transmission. Yike! Maybe Daryl could pull that kind of thing...
• Re: ATF leaking & level too high on dipstick - '89 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Mon, 12 Oct 1998 22:34:48 -0500
  ...How do I check >the oil level? I'm hoping that the PO was just ignorant, and over-filled >the transmission with ATF. If...
• Re: transmission/clutch noise
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Mon, 25 May 2015 11:31:00 -0700
  ...Syncro transmissions only get more expensive to fix the longer you drive them. Noise goes away when you press the clutch because you remove...
• Re: Putting a 2wd transmission into a Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - Will Taygan
  Wed, 22 Sep 2010 16:33:53 -0800
  ...You will need the 2wd Transmission and the > mount > at the nose of it and four bolts to bolt it to the frame. The...