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• Re: Diesel Transaxles
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:12:08 -0700
  ...Diesel Transaxles | |My 83' Diesel-L has a 5 spd. | |MT |http://zenoswagen.wordpress.com/ | |-----Original Message----- |From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
• Re: transaxle replacement
  Historical mailing list - dr
  Fri, 2 May 2003 12:41:07 -0400
  ...The recommendations I have so far include: > > Weddle Engineering, Goleta, CA > > AA Transaxle, Seattle, WA > > German Transaxle, Bend, OR > > Rancho Performance, Anaheim, CA > > Can...
• Re: Transaxel
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 8 Jan 2019 16:40:36 +0000
  ...Transaxel and your location? please... - AAA Transaxle- German Transaxle- Rancho Transaxle not counting a few very good mechanics on Orange County, CA
• what Transaxle will fit?
  Historical mailing list - Tintman
  Sun, 24 Sep 2000 16:45:14 -0500
  ...What other transaxles of VW or AUDI would fit up in the allowed space. Also if it was a front wheel drive. could i...
• Re: Diesel Transaxles
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:15:27 EST
  ...Now comes a knowledgable Vanagon owner telling me all he ever saw > were equipped with 4-speed transaxles. The Bently clearly shows a 5...
• Re: Lockers -- how hard to install LLSD?
  Historical mailing list - Vern in Bend
  Mon, 9 May 2011 17:22:17 -0700
  > > How difficult is it to pull the differential and install another? > Transmission shop work only (I see that Daryl at AA Transaxle can do...
• Transaxle differences: 1.9 vs 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Jim Huskins
  Thu, 15 Jan 2004 17:00:42 -0500
  A reputable source with lots of VW transaxle experience tells me that he thinks VW may have changed some gear ratios when they enlarged...
• Re: Darrell's transaxle lubricant question- reply
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Thu, 3 Dec 1998 01:47:36 EST
  midwesty@MIDWEST.NET writes: << was shopping for some manual transaxle lubricant and found none that was GL4. I saw one that was GL3, GL4...
• Transaxle Pictures
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 24 Oct 2022 10:02:55 -0500
  Could anyone point me in a direction to find blowup pictures of transaxles and parts. Preferably with part numbers. Bentley doesn't quite get...
• Lowering transaxle vs removing transaxle
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 15 May 2011 16:51:44 -0700
  The GoWesty auto trans cooler kit requires that the transaxle's nose be dropped a bit to connect the hoses. This will be a...
• Re: Tranny Gear Oil Change
  Historical mailing list - George Chapman
  Fri, 17 Sep 1999 18:52:20 -0700
  ...I'm no transaxle expert, but I have drained my transaxle to replace the standard gear oil with Redline MT 90. The true experts...
• Re: Rebuilt transaxle grinds
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 29 Dec 2014 10:42:26 -0700
  ...Second gear would grind and shift hard into second, so pulled the Trans and sent back to German Transaxle. They replaced second and the...
• Transaxle trouble.
  Historical mailing list - Luke Bakken
  Thu, 11 Dec 2008 22:55:39 -0800
  ...Is this just unfortunate timing for my transaxle to die? Am I a victim of "transaxle sudden death syndrome"? (http://www.gowesty.com/library...
• Re: Rebuilt transaxle grinds
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 29 Dec 2014 08:31:40 -0600
  ...I was pretty freaked out about sending the transaxle all the way across the country again and doing all that work over. But I...
• Question re: engine removal
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 Oct 1994 08:56:11 -0400
  ...Can someone confirm for me that it is NOT necessary to support the transaxle with the engine pulled? In the back of Muir, I...
• Re: AA Transaxle? German Transaxle? also Limited slip options?
  Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
  Thu, 5 Nov 2015 06:38:03 -0800
  Hello, I have never used German Transaxle, so I have no personal experience to offer. As for AA Transaxle, Matt, Daryl's son, was...
• FS vanagon diesel transaxle on craigslist in NJ
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 9 Apr 2014 04:44:41 -0400
  not mine.. just a fyi _'82 VW Vanagon diesel transaxle_ (http://newjersey.craigslist.org/pts/4354091519.html) http://newjersey.craigslist.org/pts/4354091519.html
• Re: Transaxle trouble.
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Fri, 12 Dec 2008 09:49:24 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com 86 Syncro Westy Zetec in the trunk ----- Original Message ----- From: "Luke Bakken" <luke.bakken@GMAIL...
• NY, MA, VT transaxle rebuild experts
  Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
  Mon, 1 Mar 1999 14:48:43 -0500
  I'm looking for someone to rebuild the 4-speed manual transaxle in my '84 Vanagon. Are there any good shops in this area...
• Silly idea?
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Mon, 10 Feb 2014 12:17:26 -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...
• Re: Replace transaxle fluid or let it be-just add? 106,000 miles
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Mon, 13 Aug 2007 13:47:45 +1000
  ...Replace transaxle fluid or let it be-just add? 106,000 miles HI, I have a 81 high-top Joker Edition Vanagon, diesel, 4...
• Re: Jason's New Trans Locked in Two Gears
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Sun, 16 May 1999 21:55:49 EDT
  ...CV flanges spinning in same direction now? -Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA 360-412-0948
• Re: Stuck in Third Gear - New Transaxle Question
  Historical mailing list - Madsen, Ken
  Sun, 27 Apr 2003 10:36:09 -0600
  ...happened to me 2 years ago and ultimately led to a transaxle rebuild. Check out the site: http://volksweb.relitech.com/091trans.htm Ken...
• Re: transaxle gl-4 for VW transaxles
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Sun, 7 Mar 1999 03:59:54 EST
  ...Are you doing any damage with the fresh GL5? Probably no more than what is already present in a 17 year old transaxle. If...
• diesel vanagon transaxle wanted
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Fri, 11 Jan 2002 21:53:05 -0500
  Anyone have a working 4-spd diesel vanagon transaxle they're will to part with for a reasonable cost? Bradley Flubacher State College, PA...
• Re: Rebuilt transaxle grinds
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 29 Dec 2014 08:53:29 -0800
  ...Rebuilt transaxle grinds I have an '85 Westy and six months ago put in a GoWesty engine and got a rebuilt transaxle from German...
• Re: Vngns ARE junk! / What Do You Expect from Dwares?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 10 Mar 2005 08:09:59 EST
  In a message dated 3/10/05 1:27:24 AM, korkwood@WSHOST.NET writes: << That transaxle can handle lots of torque. Driving like...
• 85 transaxle removal
  Historical mailing list - Rik Santos
  Sat, 13 Dec 1997 09:26:20 -0500
  ...i need to replace my transaxle input shaft seal (if you knew how little i know about mechanics you'd laugh at me for...
• [Fwd: Syncro transaxle fluid]
  Historical mailing list - Terri Koesel
  Sun, 29 Sep 1996 21:41:35 -0700
  ...Syncro transaxle fluid References: <9609261801.AA24173@halfdan> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Can anyone tell me how much...
• Auto tranny question
  Historical mailing list - Mervyn Readman
  Thu, 27 Jan 2011 23:24:17 -0500
  Anyone know if a 1985 auto tranny will mate up to a 1990 auto transaxle. I know a whole 1985 tranny/transaxle will mate...
• Re: Any real automatic trans upgrade for vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 28 Dec 2007 22:13:17 -0800
  ...The show a race winning 3 speed automatic transaxle. http://www.transaxleengineering.com/automatic_trans.html not sure what they mean though....the mention...
• 091 transaxle prices
  Historical mailing list - Robert S.Williams, MD:Laptop
  Sun, 14 Feb 1999 16:07:16 -0600
  Well, I bought a used 091 for $300 and was quoted a price of $400 - $450 for a rebuilt 091 transaxle from three different...
• Transaxle -- Failure?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Orbon
  Fri, 31 Dec 1999 11:14:11 -0800
  ...The mechanic says that the final drive leaked and is failed so the transaxle should be replaced. Does this sound about right? Can the...
• transaxle lubricant
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Sat, 7 Oct 2000 07:13:36 -0500
  ...Their site and napa catalog say it is good for vw transaxles. Napa has it in 5 gallon containers for about $34. Midwesty
• Re: Bernie's transaxle here
  Historical mailing list - Campoli Bernard DLPC
  Wed, 1 Sep 1999 11:44:15 -0500
  ...Bernie's transaxle here Hello Bernie, Your transaxle arrived safely from Phoenix today while we were at the hospital. Friday is a busy day...
• ATF level too high - cause?
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Tue, 11 Jan 2005 21:18:14 -0500
  ...I am planning on changing the fluid in the transaxle, including the final drive and switching them over to synthetic at the end of...
• Re: Syncro Transaxle Leaking
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:47:59 -0700
  ...Currently I am running RedLine MT90 in the > transaxle, and generally satisfied with the overall behavior > of the transaxle. I just returned from a...
• transaxle capacity
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Wed, 30 May 2001 11:42:14 -0700
  Wise list, I thought I read in Bentley that the transaxle on an 85 van took 1.6 qts. I drained 5 quarts out...
• New Diesel Transaxle for sale (long story)
  Historical mailing list - Rich Propsom
  Thu, 21 Sep 2000 21:17:43 -0500
  ...On 05/09/98 the PO had a remanufactured transaxle installed in flagstaff AZ. The transaxle was from German Transaxle of America, Inc. 61560...
• Re: OK, Swepco gear oil..
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:29:37 -0400
  At 01:25 PM 4/22/2010, Marc Sayer wrote... >MTL and MT-90 are not for use in transaxles or differentials with >hypoid...
• Re: New transaxle options
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 23 Nov 2012 17:59:58 -0800
  RE: Transaxle Rebuilders Dary at AATransaxle is regarded by many, if not most, as the premier shop for VW tranny work. And he does...
• RE: V-6 Buick in Bus?
  Historical mailing list - T. Bonomo; (719)592.5105; DTN 592.5105; (719)593.9882 Home 02-Mar-1995 1426
  Thu, 2 Mar 95 13:27:38 PST
  ...They have adapters for almost any kind of engine to a bus transaxle or other usable transaxle. *Excellent* catalog. Tom
• Draining/refilling oil of the Vanagons transaxle?
  Historical mailing list - THOMAS IN GEORGIA
  Sat, 25 Aug 2007 17:08:18 -0700
  HI, Anyone ever remove and refill the gear oil in there transaxles of there vanagon? Is it hard? Thomas --------------------------------- Take the Internet to Go...
• Re: Robert's .70 5th gear transaxle
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Sun, 22 Nov 1998 23:24:25 EST
  ...This must be the transaxle that Chris Weedle and I discussed earlier in the month. I was wondering if you (Robert) had also changed...
• Re: 091 transaxle prices-reply
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 03:35:05 EST
  ...was quoted a price of $400 - $450 for a rebuilt 091 transaxle from three different sources. >> If you can get a high quality rebuild...
• Re: NEEDED 5 speed transaxle
  Historical mailing list - Alexis Montanez
  Thu, 13 Jul 1995 11:59:12 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Armitage wrote: > The 4 speed transaxle in my '83 DIESEL vanagon is done. > > Anybody have a source for used 5 speed transaxles to fit...
• Re: used or rebuilt transaxle for an 84
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 8 Jul 2004 09:09:41 -0600
  ...used or rebuilt transaxle for an 84 I'm looking for a used or rebuilt transaxle for a 1984 Vanagon. Anybody got a lead...
• Has anyone on the list dealt with German Transaxle of America?
  Historical mailing list - raul lince
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 16:55:25 +0000
  German Transaxle of America was referred to me by Weddle Engineering in Cali. They say they will repair my auto trans for 950 dollars...
• Re: Help need tranny/1....
  Historical mailing list - Jwilli941
  Mon, 6 Apr 1998 01:52:18 EDT
  Hello Bob, I specialize in rebuilding VW transaxles and have several '80-'83 style transaxles in my core selection. While I can rebuild one...
• Stuck in Third Gear - New Transaxle Question
  Historical mailing list - Ron Maxseiner
  Sun, 27 Apr 2003 12:16:57 -0500
  ...Searching the archives seems to indicate a new transaxle is in my immediate future. I was hoping that I could get few questions answered...
• transaxle 091 /1 needed
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Sun, 23 Aug 1998 01:13:50 -0500
  -------------------------- Hi All, I am in need of a rebuildable 091 /1 86-91 2wd transaxle or specifically the ring and pinion gears. I live...
• Re: More Transmission FAQ Including the original German
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 23 Feb 2001 09:03:42 EST
  ...Timely servicing of the transaxle avoided what would have been an eventual catastrophic transaxle failure. Ben T SF
• Re: Transaxle Boots.
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 Jun 1998 18:42:13 EDT
  Listees, I have a ripped boot on one of the transaxles on my 86. Are they as easy and as messy as replacing the...
• Re: Paging Erik O from Akron Ohio
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Fri, 18 Sep 1998 19:03:18 EDT
  ...Is there another address I should be sending this transaxle info to?? Thanks- ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA
• Re: Transaxle R&R
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Fri, 26 Feb 2016 19:50:31 -0800
  ...i.e., a transaxle. > > Cheers, > > Jeff >
• Re: AA Transaxle: Happy! Relevant Info, Long.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 21 Jun 2014 12:38:30 -0700
  ...I have no proof, but my gut feeling is that the Redline MT put in my previous "unknown" used transaxle helped nurse it along...
• Re: AA Transaxle and The BusDepot are run by Jews!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Tue, 16 Mar 2004 20:09:00 -0500
  ...AA Transaxle and The BusDepot are run by Jews!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! > Das Juden!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! >
• Re: Audi Tranny in Vanagon...how? was: Audi V-8 in a Vanagon...why not?
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 14 Oct 1999 09:55:03 -0400
  ...On Thu, 14 Oct 1999, Raimund Feussner wrote: > I still have the Audi V6 transaxle in my garage, and sometimes I try to find...
• WTB: Transaxle
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 30 Apr 2001 07:52:59 -0700
  A friend and WetWesties listmember is in dire need of a 4 speed transaxle for his '84 westy. Anyone on the left coast got...
• Automatic Transaxle w/ Diesel?
  Historical mailing list - David M Luddy
  Fri, 7 Sep 2001 09:14:13 -0400
  Hello all, Is it OK to install a suitable diesel engine in a Vanagon w/ an automatic transaxle? Are the final drive gears the...