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Re: WHIning tranny ...
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Thu, 18 May 2006 20:22:18 -0400
...if it's an automatic, check the oil in the final drive. If it's a 4 speed ... check the transmission oil. Mike Zoltan...
Re: Two Automatic Transmission Questions
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Thu, 13 Oct 2005 14:25:24 -0700
...I need the following info, and informed opinion. (1)What is the approximate shipping weight of a Vanagon automatic transmission, with final drive assembly...
Re: RPM?MPH
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 11 Jan 2007 19:33:29 -0500
Yes, the automatic tranny is only 1-1 in third or high gear versus .85 for the manual. But the auto final drive ratio...
Automatic trans hesitation.
Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
Tue, 30 Jul 2002 22:06:02 EDT
...All fluids are at proper level.( automatic trans fluil,final drive ect...) The outside temp was at 75' F Once at operating no problems...
Re: RPM?MPH
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Thu, 11 Jan 2007 08:48:15 -0800
Biggest difference with the automatic is the ratio in the final drive, 1:1 in the automatic vs .86 (or.77, someone correct me...
Re: van won't drive faster than 30 in any gear -- automatic
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Wed, 9 Apr 2003 20:08:26 -0400
...Once separated from the final drive, it is only about 60#, and gets light fast once you start removing parts. Who the call? the...
Re: auto trans final drive
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Fri, 4 Jun 2010 10:59:35 -0400
...morning, all, > > I have a couple questions about the final drive of my auto transmission - > > First, what fluid do you put in it? I...
Re: can't go forward
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:06:29 -0400
...You also want the torque converter rebuilt and seals on the final drive, (differential) done along with checking the final drive gears and bearings...
Re: automatic transmission oil level?
Historical mailing list
Sun, 19 Nov 2006 20:58:27 EST
...also levels that are too high can mean there is a problem such as final drive fluid leaking into the ATF and that can...
Automatic transmission Issue
Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
Fri, 2 Mar 2018 12:41:10 -0500
...I checked the oil levels in the transmission and final drive before leaving and the back of the car is not spotted up so...
Re: 93 Eurovan Automatic Transmission?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 29 May 1999 09:49:34 -0400
Actually, the Rialta uses a different final drive ratio. I don't remember the numbers but the Rialta spins the engine faster to compensate...
Re: can't go forward
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:21:48 -0400
...Anyone have one, that works, that they don't need? That same transmission (with a different final drive unit) was also used in other...
Re: Automatic trans and diff draining
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 14 Feb 2005 23:15:12 -0500
...Automatic trans and diff draining I want to drain (and refill with synthetic oil) both the automatic transmission and the final drive (differential) on...
Re: text only, and transmission question
Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
Thu, 28 Dec 2000 22:44:24 -0600
...A Vanagon question...I have an 84 automatic. The seals between the transmission and final drive began leaking. I removed the transmission and changed...
Re: Synthetic in Automatic?
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Thu, 18 Mar 2004 19:26:43 -0600
...brand of > synthetic did you use? > I use synthetic in the final drive of my '91 AT, partly because I feel it will do...
Transmission, Automatic, Question
Historical mailing list - Mark C
Thu, 1 May 2008 03:22:54 -0700
...The Final Drive gets cooked. Howling is soon to follow. C. The Transmission gets a fresh influx of metal shavings. D. That money you...
Re: Automatic vs Manual
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Sat, 26 May 2012 22:29:50 -0400
...I have driven plenty of "sedans" in that time, most were automatics and I liked the way an automatic transmission felt. Keep in mind...
leaking torque converter oil seal?
Historical mailing list - Philip R. Hanlon
Mon, 10 Mar 1997 23:29:57 -0600
...appear to be coming from the "cage" between the final drive (it's an automatic) and the engine. Bentley, page 32.3,shows Converter...
Re: Any real automatic trans upgrade for vanagon?
Historical mailing list - pedro dos santos
Sat, 29 Dec 2007 10:54:47 -0800
...The shift governor for the 090 transmission is usually on the final drive section, and since they have such a wide range of output...
Re: Automatic transmission, WTF?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Wed, 26 Aug 2009 08:53:43 -0700
...models '86-91" > > If you'd like to provide the gear and final drive ratios for the > automatic, it's easy enough to calculate...
Re: AT speeds/rpm's
Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
Tue, 2 Jul 2002 21:31:16 -0400
...but the > automatic transmission is 1:1 in 3rd (top) gear. I don't know what the > ratios are in the final drive/differential. >
Re: Vanagon Transmission/Transaxle?
Historical mailing list - Detlev Hanschke
Mon, 5 Apr 1999 01:22:51 EDT
...I wouldt drain the final drive and pressurise the final drive with a low pressure. I wouldt be happy to see your Vanagon, but...
Re: Automatic transmission repair guide
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Tue, 20 May 2003 00:10:41 -0700
...the transmission part and the final drive >part. This guide only covers the auto transmission part. The final drive >can >follow later, if I...
Re: Automatic transmission failure
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 20 Feb 2010 02:19:58 -0500
...Automatic transmission failure The automatic transmission on my '84 finally gave out this week. I do not know how many miles are on my...
Re: 090 (automatic) transmission questions
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Fri, 20 May 2016 21:02:46 -0400
...Can I remove > >> ONLY the transmission, leaving the final drive and torque converter > >> attached to the crank/engine block? Seems to me like the...
Re: TDIs and Automatic -- Custom Gears?
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Thu, 13 Oct 2005 11:45:21 -0700
...Vanagons, and the demonstrated superiority of the automatic transmission :-) and the apparent mismatch of final drive ratio with the TDI engine: I'm wondering...
Re: Automatic Transmission alternatives..help
Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
Tue, 6 Feb 2001 06:41:40 EST
...the story here? >> The basic TRANSMISSION is the same and can be interchanged..this is NOT the final drive, however..that has a forward...
Re: auto trans final drive
Historical mailing list - Annie
Fri, 4 Jun 2010 08:03:18 -0700
...morning, all, >> >> I have a couple questions about the final drive of my auto transmission - >> >> First, what fluid do you put in it? I...
Re: Automatic transmission Issue
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Fri, 2 Mar 2018 14:24:00 -0500
...I checked the oil levels in the transmission and final drive before leaving and the back of the car is not spotted up so...
Re: Transaxle -- Failure?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 31 Dec 1999 18:41:45 -0500
This is a some what common problem for VW and Audi automatics. No one ever checks the gear oil and the final drive will...
Re: ATF leaking & level too high on dipstick - '89 Westy
Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
Mon, 12 Oct 1998 22:34:48 -0500
...If the seals between the final drive and transmission are leaking the ATF fluid will most likely be over the the max mark because...
Tool list
Historical mailing list - armando guzman
Tue, 20 May 2003 21:14:26 -0700
...the transmission part and the final >>drive >>part. This guide only covers the auto transmission part. The final drive >>can >>follow later, if I...
Re: Who makes GL-4 transmission oil and why do I need it?
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Thu, 31 Aug 2000 18:22:11 EDT
...It should be noted that on automatic transmissions with a separate oil supply for the final drive, GL-5 is recommended. This information is...
auto tranny questions
Historical mailing list - Philip R. Hanlon
Thu, 10 Sep 1998 11:04:33 -0500
...gear oil and not automatic transmission fluid? The oil seal appears to seal the converter from the final drive. Bentley does indicate that the...
Re: Automatic Phobia (Vanagon)
Historical mailing list
Sat, 4 May 1996 09:39:08 -0400
...If you are experinced, you can separate the auto section from the final drive. Then dissasemble the auto section following the Bentley manual paying...
Re: vanagon Digest - 3 Nov 2019 to 4 Nov 2019 (#2019-276)
Historical mailing list - Mills Crosland
Tue, 5 Nov 2019 14:29:02 +0000
...Automatic transmission I am rebuilding an automatic transmission from a 1984 Vanagon and I hosed up= the case. If anyone has a useable case...
Re: WHIning tranny ...
Historical mailing list - Mark Brush
Fri, 19 May 2006 08:04:49 -0400
...if it's an automatic, check > the oil in the final drive. If it's a 4 speed ... check the > transmission oil. > > Mike > > > Zoltan...
Re: Auto trans wisdom please?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 7 May 2012 18:15:33 -0400
I've seen my share of transmission to engine separation, especially with automatics. Part of what happens when the wrong hardware is used. It...
Automatic Transmission alternatives..help
Historical mailing list - Jeff Birk
Mon, 5 Feb 2001 22:57:08 -0500
So I've done all the checks on my AT and I believe the seal is gone between the final drive and AT; smelly...
Re: Automatic Transmissions
Historical mailing list - armando guzman
Wed, 16 Jul 2003 21:57:41 -0700
...my transmission blew the ring and pinion gears, the main shaft bearings and seals and mixed the gear oil with the automatic transmission fluid...
Re: Tiico Out of business!!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 11 Dec 2008 12:51:38 -0800
...product they used to sell: > rebuilt Vanagon automatic transmissions with the A2 (Golf/ Jetta) > final drive. > > Can anyone help me with information about this...
Re: TDIs and Automatic -- Custom Gears?
Historical mailing list - Mark Magee
Thu, 13 Oct 2005 16:53:56 -0500
...Vanagons, and the demonstrated superiority of the automatic transmission :-) and the apparent mismatch of final drive ratio with the TDI engine: I'm wondering...
Re: TDIs and Automatic -- Custom Gears?
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Thu, 13 Oct 2005 11:45:29 -0700
...Vanagons, and the demonstrated superiority of the automatic transmission :-) and the apparent mismatch of final drive ratio with the TDI engine: I'm wondering...
Re: Automatic Transmission Fluid Change
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:51:08 -0500
...The color change can be caused by overheating, contamination from outside or the final drive oil getting into the automatic section, or the clutch...
Re: Automatic transmission Issue
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Fri, 2 Mar 2018 15:12:54 -0500
...I checked the oil levels in the transmission and final drive > before > leaving and the back of the car is not spotted up so...
Auto Trans Maintenance?
Historical mailing list - smaur
Thu, 26 Jun 1997 13:44:21 -0500
...Change automatic transmission fluid Clean pan and strainer, replace pan gasket On the Final Drive: Check gear oil level, add if necessary I looked...
Re: ATF filter: urban legend?
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Mon, 23 Aug 2004 21:08:26 -0500
...taking the van out for > a test drive? > > I guess the automatic transmission and the final drive differential > share the same fluids? > > -- Craig > > On...
Auto Transmission fluid change
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sun, 8 Aug 2021 11:41:22 -0400
...I now have a better understanding of the AT transmission and the final drive. I’ve changed the AT fluid before by dropping the...
tool list
Historical mailing list - armando guzman
Tue, 20 May 2003 21:36:22 -0700
...the transmission part and the final >>drive >>part. This guide only covers the auto transmission part. The final drive >>can >>follow later, if I...
Re: auto tranny rebuild kit?
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Mon, 15 Jul 2002 13:48:03 -0400
...Overhaul Kit for Vanagon Automatic transmissions (80-91). Includes discs, gaskets, seals & O-rings,without final drive seals, gaskets , pistons or brake bands. If...
FW: Automatic transmission Issue
Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
Fri, 2 Mar 2018 15:27:54 -0500
...I checked the oil levels in the transmission and final drive before leaving and the back of the car is not spotted up so...
ATF in the oil, postscript
Historical mailing list
Sat, 2 Jul 94 21:57:35 -0600
...a quart of automatic transmission fluid, again changing the filter. Then you drive it for 20 miles or so, and finally replace the oil...
Re: Leaking Tranny Question
Historical mailing list - lauterba
Sat, 4 Oct 2003 20:45:58 -0400
Mark, I have been through this problem with the automatic transmission on my '84. Have your mechanic recommend a good automatic transmission shop. While...
Re: ATF filter: urban legend?
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sat, 4 Sep 2004 12:53:00 -0700
...taking the van out for > >a test drive? > > >I guess the automatic transmission and the final drive differential > >share the same fluids? > > >-- Craig > > > Chuck...
Re: Automatic transmission, WTF?
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:14:07 -0400
...Using 4.09 final drive, 2.71/1.45/1 gears (FFA and NG trannys): 45 in 3rd is ~2500 RPM. 55 in 2nd...
Update, looking for Automatic transmission for 90 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Wed, 10 Dec 2014 10:48:06 -0500
...The late Bus and early Vanagon used the NG auto trans with a Z torque converter, no tranny cooler, and the same final drive...
Re: Busted Down Near Tekonsha, Michigan
Historical mailing list - neil n
Thu, 24 Nov 2011 18:10:25 -0800
...Automatic transmissions have two vents on top. One is for the Auto section, > the other for the final drive. > > Dennis > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon...
Re: vanagon Digest - 5 Feb 2001 (#2001-185)
Historical mailing list - Radish150
Tue, 6 Feb 2001 22:50:02 -0800
...Automatic Transmission alternatives..help > > So I've done all the checks on my AT and I believe the seal is gone between > the final...
Re: TDIs and Automatic -- Custom Gears?
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Thu, 13 Oct 2005 15:35:28 -0700
...Vanagons, and the demonstrated superiority of the automatic transmission :-) and the apparent mismatch of final drive ratio with the TDI engine: I'm wondering...
Re: FS: Automatic transmission
Historical mailing list - Tony Thompson
Sat, 14 Jul 2001 11:59:26 -0400
...This fix only applies to the actual transmission which is fwd of the final drive and does not include the torque converter so I...