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• Re: [WetWesties] Special Thanks to Daryl of AA Transaxle
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Tue, 7 Feb 2012 18:58:43 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" 86 Syncro Westy w/Turbo Zetec in the trunk -----Original...
• Re: Clutch Rattle at Idle
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 5 Jun 1998 15:56:20 -0700
  ...Could possibly be the input > main shaft) bearings. > >------------------- How could it be the transaxle if the problem occurs in neutral? More likely it's...
• Re: Any Fiat Spider owners out there?
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Sat, 6 Oct 2001 02:44:28 -0700
  Transaxle, eh? Didn't have one. All Spiders were front engine, rear drive. Very conventional setup. sounds like your brother was a kid with...
• Re: gear box oil change
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Mon, 27 Sep 2004 13:47:48 -0400
  ...The Mobil 1 oil is a GL-5 rated oil, and as such, is not suitable for the Vanagon transaxle. Mobil 1 was a...
• Re: 094 main shaft
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 20 Dec 2015 21:13:55 -0500
  ...094 main shaft Hi All, I am in need of a 094 3H transaxle main shaft for my Vanagon Karmann Gipsy. This is a...
• Re: Noisy transaxle??
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 22 Oct 2013 11:21:42 -0700
  No kidding. The 5 speed is a massive improvement for the original diesel vans. You can't reasonably discuss gearing options without factoring in...
• Re: VC: Clinging sound found
  Historical mailing list - CanineWolf
  Sat, 13 Dec 1997 13:27:52 EST
  ...This is the email I recieved "I bought it already rebuilt from German Transaxles of America in Bend, Oregon for $595 plus $300 core...
• get real or start laughing Re: A Quicky!!
  Historical mailing list - Martin Peitz
  Wed, 2 Dec 1998 16:58:39 -0600
  > > In this country '86 was the first year but I talked to Forest at German > Transaxle and he told me a story of a...
• Re: Tranny quirks
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Thu, 6 May 1999 00:29:52 EDT
  ...Daryl at AA Transaxle web page at aatransaxle.com
• Re: Suddenly it won't ...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 11 Mar 2005 04:43:38 -0600
  ...Pull it, ship to Darryl at AA Transaxles. He's a list vendor and his info can be found on the vendor list at...
• Re: Tyres and nitrogen
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 15:20:36 -0700
  ...Nothing > like hard data to back up your position. > > Yep, that would be a good one. > > John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver > > AA Transaxle wrote...
• Re: Video of Noise at Clutch Operating Lever. Help Diagnose Please?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 25 Jun 2017 19:26:22 -0700
  ...I really have to wonder if any work was done to the clutch housing on this rebuilt transaxle. I've rebuilt a couple of...
• Re: Stuck transaxle fill plug crisis
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Tue, 15 Jun 1999 13:44:28 EDT
  ...Just remember to refill with a good quality synthetic GL4 75w90 weight gearoil, such as Redline MT90. -Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA 360...
• Advice on Shift Linkage
  Historical mailing list - Adrian Bertarelli
  Wed, 18 Sep 2002 18:57:59 -0600
  ...After installing a rebuilt transaxle in my syncro I was having some strange shifting issues. The transaxle is fine, but the linkage is a...
• Re: Manual trans replacement
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 11 Mar 2009 11:38:12 -0700
  ...crosshaft bushings last I checked. > 805-562-8600 > Daryl of AA Transaxle > (425) 788-4070 > aatransaxle.com > 86 Syncro Westy > Zetec in the trunk...
• Re: auto tranny service
  Historical mailing list - Jwilli941
  Sat, 28 Mar 1998 19:18:59 EST
  ...Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA
• Re: 86 & 87 syncro compatability
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 14 Jun 1999 12:44:10 EDT
  ...I have a chance to get an 87 with a ruined transaxle and an 86 rustbucket with good running gear. are the two years...
• 83 air cooled
  Historical mailing list - walt spak
  Mon, 16 Aug 1999 22:26:42 -0700
  ...It has a complete good running engine with good transaxle. It is complete but would require a flat bed trailer to haul it. The...
• Re: traction, transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Fri, 24 Dec 1999 18:53:17 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle, Duvall, Wa. (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 toll free aatransaxle.com
• Re: So you want to go to a 094 five speed...
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Wed, 9 Feb 2000 10:16:05 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle, Duvall, Wa. (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 (toll free) aatransaxle.com (web site)
• Re: Porsche G50 trans; MSDS address?
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Tue, 25 Apr 2000 20:01:21 EDT
  ...illogical gate with first behind reverse. >> My 72 911 and 76 914 both have 915 transaxles. They both have 1st above 2nd. I think...
• Re: WTB: aircooled tranny
  Historical mailing list - Myron Lind
  Tue, 15 Jan 2002 18:54:08 -0800
  ...aircooled tranny > Anyone have a 4-spd air cooled transaxle for sale? > > > Bradley Flubacher > State College, PA > '82 VW diesel westy > '84 GL wasserboxer >
• Redline MTL vs. MT90
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Sun, 21 Dec 2003 21:46:25 -0500
  Hi everyone, I've been reading the archives and it sounds like either MTL or MT90 will work in a 2WD (watercooled) Vanagon transaxle...
• Steam Cleaning?
  Historical mailing list - Trenholme, Phil
  Wed, 1 Jun 2005 10:48:45 -0700
  ...a bit of a clean freak and am considering having the transaxle and engine steam cleaned. Are there concerns about doing this? Are there...
• Shifting is difficult after driving a distance
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Thu, 6 Jul 2006 16:42:05 -0700
  My '87 Syncro has about 5K miles on a AA Transaxle rebuild. When cold, you can plop it into gear with two fingers. But...
• Re: Noisy transaxle??
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Tue, 22 Oct 2013 12:40:29 -0500
  ...Bits of hardened metal are swirling around in your oil and > >> circulating through the transmission and transaxle. Once that hardened > >> surface is lost, complete...
• Re: Silly idea?
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Mon, 10 Feb 2014 16:21:17 -0600
  ...I am planning on having my diesel >> ratio transaxle rebuilt with a 1st and second ratio change to a 4.13 and >> 2.25...
• FS: '82 diesel vanagon (State College, PA)
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Thu, 20 May 2010 15:18:30 -0400
  ...This includes 2 complete engines, 3 blocks, (1) 4 spd transaxle (works fine) and (1) 5 speed transaxle from a rabbit pickup. I have...
• Replacement of EJ25 SOHC in 1984 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - JEFF TINDAL
  Wed, 1 Jun 2016 19:07:23 +0000
  ...I have an '84 vanagon with a EJ25 SOHC engine and transaxle. The engine needs to be replaced after it seized up due to...
• Re: Part Identification Help Required - 2nd Request
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Wed, 17 Mar 1999 13:59:27 EST
  ...I'm sure they have access to VW parts lists. -Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA 360-412-0948
• Lost AA Transaxle's email(defunct)
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 18:56:39 -0800
  I'm either having the 3/4 slider problem on my 90 GL 4 speed or shifter trouble. Tranny is locking up into 3rd...
• Re: '87 4sp gear ratio's
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sat, 17 Jun 2000 12:32:40 -0700
  ...every 30K to make it live long & prosper Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA.(Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 toll...
• Re: Crack / broken rear engine mounth....
  Historical mailing list - Tim Schneider
  Thu, 29 Jul 2004 21:15:01 -0700
  ...at least on type 1's (bugs) you could see the tears in the rubber mounts that helped hold the transaxle in! -tim 90...
• Re: Mobil I ... negative..(from digest)
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 5 Oct 2007 17:39:41 +0000
  ...Does anyone have > an opinion on Mobil 1 gear oil for the transaxle? I found some 75W90 on > clearance the other day and I...
• Re: AA Transaxle? German Transaxle? also Limited slip options?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 5 Nov 2015 22:49:57 -0900
  Don, As others have already mentioned Matt was the primary builder for quite a while before Daryl passed. I last spoke with Daryl in...
• Re: Transmission issue
  Historical mailing list - Arlene Sondergaard
  Wed, 13 May 2015 09:02:15 -0700
  Stuart I got a rebuilt from German Transaxle 2 years ago. There is no way i can go all the way down there any...
• Transaxle stub axle seal
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
  Sun, 29 Feb 2004 22:22:27 -0800
  Hi Warren, I remembered you had asked about changing the stub axle seal in the transaxle a few days ago. I just changed those...
• Re: start of a rear bumper build
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Thu, 1 Aug 2013 13:39:09 -0700
  ...Others transaxles.;-) BenT sent from my electronic leash On Aug 1, 2013, at 1:23 PM, Larry Alofs <lalofs@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Alloy wheels...
• Re: 1.9 Tranny = 2.1?
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:57:29 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com 86 Syncro Westy Zetec in the trunk ----- Original Message ----- From: "Stephen Cebula" <sfcebula@YAHOO.COM...
• Re: Switching 091from early to a later style./2
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Sat, 12 Sep 1998 22:27:45 EDT
  ...Hope that was better! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA
• Re: Transmission Codes
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Mon, 8 Mar 1999 12:06:22 +0100
  ...Maybe same line as the DH or DK transmissions, but different transaxle gearing? It seems to be a box out of the aircooled area...
• Re: EKTA
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Tue, 19 Sep 2000 08:58:25 -0700
  ...too many disconnects :( Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA.(Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 toll free http://www.aatransaxle.com...
• Re: Tyres and nitrogen
  Historical mailing list - AA Transaxle
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 09:29:01 -0700
  ...My .02 Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 (toll free) aatransaxle.com (web site)
• Re: serial hybrid conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Sat, 19 Nov 2005 09:26:04 -0500
  ...rpm electric motor, > you could always hook the motor to the transaxle and figure out some > sort of transverse turbocharged 3-cyl engine layout...
• Re: AA Transaxle: Happy! Relevant Info, Long.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 21 Jun 2014 10:17:56 -0400
  ...AA Transaxle: Happy! Relevant Info, Long. Neil, why not? Been using Redline MT 90 for years - and Ol' Red is due a tranny oil...
• Re: sounds of doomed tranny?
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Mon, 17 Mar 2003 14:14:11 -0800
  ...Others may have better advice, but with 134 miles on the transaxle you might need a rebuild or new tranny. Mine was replaced by...
• Re: Winter Gear Lube ?
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Fri, 2 Jan 2009 19:28:44 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com 86 Syncro Westy Zetec in the trunk ----- Original Message ----- From: "Al Knoll" <anasasi@GMAIL.COM...
• Re: Silly idea?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 11 Feb 2014 04:54:18 -0800
  ...I am planning on having my >>>>>> diesel >>>>>> ratio transaxle rebuilt with a 1st and second ratio change to a 4.13 and >>>>>> 2.25...
• Re: Vanagon tranny
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 9 Oct 2022 11:08:30 -0500
  ...On Sun, Oct 9, 2022 at 8:24 AM Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > The 090 Transaxle is unique to the bus/Vanagon...
• Re: Tranny oil cooler,(homemade kit?)
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:46:51 -0800
  ...Link: <http://www.weidefamily.net/vanagon/> Chick-on Transaxle then Transaxle R/R. Nice photo essay on the install. Pz on a rock off...
• Re: Transaxle Drain Plug Detritus
  Historical mailing list - Ed Mellinger
  Mon, 20 Apr 1998 12:32:15 -0700
  ...but lots more than I'm used to seeing from other transaxles (e.g. Porsche). Any comments appreciated... Ed Mellinger Monterey CA '84 plain...
• Re: remove engine
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Thu, 26 Aug 1999 13:59:43 -0500
  ...If not the Transaxle input shaft is not letting go of the clutch disk. Not sure if there is a way to remove the...
• Re: calling redline lube heads
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Thu, 27 Mar 2003 07:03:39 -0800
  ...I have been using MTL in my transaxle for almost 3 years, because when I called RedLine, that was the lubricant they recommended when...
• Clutch Question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Snyder
  Sun, 8 Mar 1998 11:14:22 -0500
  ...fluid in yet? Should you be able to depress the clutch pedal with the engine and transaxle disconnected? Any advice will be appreciated!! Thanks...
• Re: Rebuilt Viscous Couplers
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Sat, 24 Apr 1999 22:50:10 EDT
  ...Weddle Engineering Performance Transaxle Products P.O. Box 15466 Long Beach, CA 90815 (562)598-2731 Regards, Jim Davis
• Re: Problem: transmission dropping out of 4th into neutral
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Mon, 24 Apr 2000 09:17:28 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle, Duvall, Wa. (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 (toll free) aatransaxle.com (web site)
• Re: Questions on clutch kit install, 87 Wolfy
  Historical mailing list - Daivd Janzen
  Tue, 25 Apr 2000 21:54:00 EDT
  I used the Luk kit from Ron and Installed transaxle input shaft seal, rear main seal and o-ring on flywheel, throw out bearing...
• Anyone shipped an auto trans?
  Historical mailing list - ok artguy
  Wed, 12 Mar 2003 13:22:12 -0600
  I'm trying to get an idea of what it might cost to have a complete auto transaxle shipped from Allentown, PA to Oklahoma...
• Redline Oil
  Historical mailing list - Adrian Bertarelli
  Sun, 4 May 2003 10:07:13 -0600
  I was hoping that someone could tell me the capacities of the front diff and transaxle. I would like to get redline in their...
• Re: Transmission
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 29 Jul 2003 07:48:59 -0500
  Get your transmission rebuilt or get a rebuilt one - either way - from Daryl at AA Transaxle. aatransaxle@msn.com he da man!! John Rodgers...