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• NVC: Final Answer on Constructing a Hyperbolic Curve
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Mon, 3 Feb 2003 10:26:22 -0800
  I'm not going into the archives to find the original question on this one, but here is the final answer for those who...
• Auto Tranny Final Drive, Oil Change?
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Thu, 14 Apr 2005 16:57:57 EDT
  Hi All, Can anyone give me a heads up on changing the final drive gear oil? Should I drop the Pan to Drain? Do...
• Re: [NVC][Friday] DC Dragon Boat Festival this weekend in Georgetown (I'm competing)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 22 May 2009 08:45:43 -0500
  ...I would love to finally see another vanagon at one of our events! Jim On Fri, May 22, 2009 at 8:32 AM, Sudhir...
• Re: Thanks to all...my fridge works! (finally)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Sun, 30 Apr 2000 13:10:03 -0600
  Richard Golen wrote: > > It finally happened....the fridge finally decided to work. Ric, No need to run the stove that long. Generally you'd...
• Re: $%@#% autotrans. got oil in the ATF. help
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Fri, 4 Jan 2002 15:11:53 EST
  You've got more trouble than just seals...The pinion bearings wear which causes the seals to fail..ALSO the gummy-yummy 90wt final...
• Re: Transportaion of Westy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 11 May 2008 19:53:36 -0700
  ...Finally I just had to raise my bid - twice - until someone finally picked up the Haul. Their 'quote' is not a quote actually, it...
• Battery Give-Away: The Finalists
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Fri, 7 May 1999 18:03:57 -0500
  ...There are four finalists for the battery give-away: I was surprised that only four of you told me, that you tell your spouses...
• Re: [NVC][Friday] DC Dragon Boat Festival this weekend in Georgetown (I'm competing)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 22 May 2009 08:04:58 -0700
  ...Due to the time we set > in the finals (1:16:35), we were moved into a class made up of > professional teams Division...
• Mistake In The Manual: 4X4 Trans
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Wed, 28 Sep 94 8:36:18 PDT
  > > Most Vanagon manuals incorrectly state the final drive ratio for the syncro > transmission. The manuals state that the final drive ratio is 5.43...
• Re: Auto Tranny Final Drive, Oil Change?
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Fri, 15 Apr 2005 00:20:12 -0400
  John, First, make sure that you can remove the 17mm hex fill plug before draining the final drive. Then remove the pan to drain...
• Final Drive Ratio & Gear Ratio for '90 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Mark Flynn
  Sun, 3 Jan 1999 10:43:22 -0500
  ...Could anyone please email me the final drive ratio & gear ratios for a '90 Syncro? Thanks. -- Mark Flynn Louisa, Virginia Mflynn@firstva.com
• Automatic transmission final drive gear oil leak.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Tue, 21 May 2019 08:09:06 -0400
  ...I�m not aware of any thing that seals out the final drive gear oil other than the drive flange, governor, and the seals...
• Things to do while the AT is out
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 11 May 2003 12:24:16 -0400
  ...Wondering what tips folks have for things to do while the whole trans/final drive is out? I will service/replace my CV joints...
• Re: Question about Auto Trans for experts
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 27 Nov 2004 09:43:08 -0500
  ...Oil level in the final drive might be affected. Seals at the joining of the trans and final drive and at the rear of...
• Re: ATF and Final Drive
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 30 Nov 2002 21:13:09 -0600
  ...ATF and Final Drive > >Date: Fri, 29 Nov 2002 18:25:41 -0500 > > > > Hi Mark - unfortunately I have been learning more about the final...
• auto trans final drive
  Historical mailing list - Annie
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 07:31:22 -0700
  Good morning, all, I have a couple questions about the final drive of my auto transmission - First, what fluid do you put in it...
• More Busses by the Arch pictures, finally...
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Jul 1995 21:56:02 -0500 (CDT)
  I got some requests to scan in more pictures and finally, the scanner is back on line. So 12 more pictures, but without subtitles...
• vanagons days numbered?
  Historical mailing list - Brian T.
  Mon, 2 Aug 2004 17:19:47 -0700
  ...http://www.caltax.org/member/digest/apr2001/apr01-07.htm http://www.odot.state.or.us/ruftf/pdfs/FinalReport2003march/FinalReportAA2003march.pdf http://prisonplanet.com...
• Re: ATF and Final Drive
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sat, 30 Nov 2002 18:30:45 -0800
  ...ATF and Final Drive >Date: Fri, 29 Nov 2002 18:25:41 -0500 > > Hi Mark - unfortunately I have been learning more about the final...
• Finally back on line!
  Historical mailing list - David Easterwood
  Mon, 10 Jun 1996 15:06:02 -0400
  I finally am back on line after my mail system was down for over a week! A few people, including Michael Heron and Jon...
• Re: old messages?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 6 Feb 2000 17:30:49 +0100
  ...Yeah, I'm getting that too! Thatough I was going insane (finally?) when I got this Deja-vu feeling, finally the time travel dreams...
• ASI Brochures
  Historical mailing list - Jim
  Sun, 18 May 2003 22:39:01 -0700
  ...The 1980/81, 1982 and 1983 ASI Riviera Sales Brochures are now *finally* on-line. If you own one, point your browser to: <http...
• A/T seal change
  Historical mailing list - The Westy man
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 21:31:43 -0700
  Hi all, I suspect, the seal is letting A/T fluid through to the final drive. I can't find in the Bentley where...
• 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: Final pictures (the red beast)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 5 Mar 2007 22:31:53 -0800
  ...Now you should here > that engine scream :-) Finally, i love that color, but it show every little > mistake (close to black) wile sanding it...
• Re: ??Labeling of Imports??
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 17 Sep 2001 11:17:07 EDT
  It has always been my understanding that any item imported in its final form into our great nation has to be labeled with its...
• A website update... Finally!
  Historical mailing list - Sean B.
  Thu, 1 Aug 2002 18:30:20 -0700
  Okay folks, I finally got off my arse and did some updating and a little rearranging of my website. There's more to come...
• Re: The Future is Now!
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Mon, 28 Sep 2015 13:11:10 -0700
  ...The Future is Now! > > Finally! > > http://vanagonlust.tumblr.com/post/130065232932/singapuryolundademeseler-past-and-future >
• Re: 91 Auto Final Drive ?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 27 Mar 2010 08:33:30 -0500
  ...91 Auto Final Drive ? > > Two questions, please. Does the final drive have a gasket between the > pan > and drive? Bentley looks like there is...
• Re: Syncro Double Slider Panel Van
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 Jan 2015 20:45:32 -0500
  ...It's finally here! I've been searching for over 5 years and I've finally got my double slider panel van. very cool...
• Final drive changes?
  Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
  Fri, 7 Jan 2000 13:26:27 -0500
  Does anyone know if it is possible to change the final drive on Vanagons (specifically syncro)? I'm going with a different engine that...
• Re: ATF Level too high - what now?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 5 May 2001 15:14:17 -0500
  ...According to Bentley�s (37.9a) I am supposed to > check the final drive�s oil level now - however it does not say how...
• transmission, final drive oil level
  Historical mailing list - Arkady Mirvis
  Tue, 30 Mar 2010 10:20:30 +0100
  There are different opinions on oil level in the transmissions and final drives. Bentley stated that for 1987 Westy level of transmission oil is...
• Re: I finally have a New passenger to ride in my Vanagon :)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 1 Dec 2001 18:43:52 -0500
  ...but .... ) > I have a new passenger to ride in my customized Vanagon. > > My baby decided to finally come out of his safe place, into...
• IT'S ALIVE!!
  Historical mailing list - Chris Winesette
  Thu, 9 May 2002 09:14:08 -0400
  Thanks for everyone's advise about getting my engine started finally. After checking the valve clearence (.006)I found that a couple of the...
• driving without syncro driveshaft.
  Historical mailing list - Ki
  Thu, 12 Dec 2002 15:40:14 -0800
  ...is there anything i need to do after removing the driveshaft besides retightening the mounting bolt of front final drive and the side bolts...
• Re: I finally have a New passenger to ride in my Vanagon :)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Fri, 30 Nov 2001 09:46:29 -0600
  ...I finally have a New passenger to ride in my Vanagon :) I have a new passenger to ride in my customized Vanagon. My baby...
• Re: final drive cover leaking
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Mon, 5 Nov 2007 12:18:23 -0700
  ...Looking back, there has never been any oil on the ground below the final drive, occasionally, a little further back, the exhaust pipe bracket...
• Re: 91 Auto Final Drive ?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 26 Mar 2010 23:37:35 -0500
  ...Does the final drive have a gasket between the pan > and drive? Bentley looks like there is one. How do you drain final > drive...
• Final Drive Plug Size?
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Mon, 4 May 1998 20:44:52 -0600
  Does anyone know the allen size of the final drive filler plug? I currently don't have this larger size and plan on going...
• Re: Final drive ratios for AC Vanagons trannys?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 8 Oct 1999 01:11:59 +0200
  KENWILFY@AOL.COM wrote: > Anyone know the final drive ratio for the Aircooled Vanagon manual trannys? Ken, you can find ratios for (almost) all...
• FS: My '84 7-pass GL
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Thu, 15 Mar 2007 20:58:20 -0400
  ...I finally bought a nice '87 Westy; I've wanted one for years, and the right one finally came along. Pmail me off list...
• Re: Final pictures (the red beast)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 5 Mar 2007 23:02:08 -0500
  ...Now you > should here > that engine scream :-) Finally, i love that color, but it show > every little > mistake (close to black) wile sanding it...
• Re: AUTO TRANS
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 6 Feb 2006 13:17:01 -0800
  ...of the final drive and collecting on the bottom, looking very much like a bad seal between the transmission and final drive. -- John Bange...
• Good Mechanic in Tucson
  Historical mailing list - Michael Edwards
  Mon, 9 Apr 2001 11:43:06 -0700
  ...As I am currently in the middle of remodeling my house, preparing for final exams and working a s**tload of hours, I have...
• ATF level too high - cause?
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Tue, 11 Jan 2005 21:18:14 -0500
  I finally got around to checking the ATF level in the 1988 GL. This van had been sitting for 3-4 months for an...
• '89 Jetta auto into '90 VANAGON Y/N?
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Sun, 1 Mar 1998 21:07:08 -0500
  ...Available to me free is a '89 Jetta autobox, replaced for a bad final drive (ring gear chipped). Boy do all them watercooled (including...
• Re: I finally have a New passenger to ride in my Vanagon :)
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 30 Nov 2001 12:13:05 -0600
  ...I finally have a New passenger to ride in my Vanagon :) > I have a new passenger to ride in my customized Vanagon. > > My baby...
• Re: Automatic Trans. problems; Advice Needed!
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 15 Aug 2005 22:19:24 -0700
  ...Fluid Levels in AT and Final Drive > Or it could be that the PO simply overfilled the tranny and never had > any service on...
• My tire Q: Final decision
  Historical mailing list - John T. Croteau
  Sat, 20 Apr 1996 11:07:48 -0500 (CDT)
  ...I have finally made my decision. Went ahead on ordered a set of Goodyear Wrangler GS-A's in a size of 215/70x14...
• Re: Need AT final drive seal replacement pointers
  Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
  Fri, 7 Apr 2006 22:12:16 -0500
  ...Need AT final drive seal replacement pointers > coolant to leak into the transmission.
• Re: 91 Auto Final Drive ?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 26 Mar 2010 20:54:34 -0500
  ...91 Auto Final Drive ? > > > > Two questions, please. Does the final drive have a gasket between the pan >> and drive? Bentley looks like there is...
• Re: Finally saw another one
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 7 Jun 2017 19:42:32 -0400
  ...19:36 Robert Clemmer <n51219@COMCAST.NET> napisał(a): > On this 3rd trip to FL this year, I finally saw another bus. A > gold...
• Re: SA 3,2litre WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Tue, 13 Oct 1998 10:46:05 +0200
  PerL, >Click on "die Getriebe", and you'll get a chart >of all gearboxes, albeit without the final drive >ratio! On a different Link...
• Re: NYC to Palo Alto CA
  Historical mailing list - Sam Johnson
  Sun, 26 Nov 2006 21:01:29 -0500
  Sunday Nov 26th On my way finally after much frustration in packing & un-packing too small a truck but now got the right truck...
• Automatic Transmission Mystery Solved
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 11 Jul 2005 17:48:31 -0700
  Finally figured out why I was getting anegative number (and a BIG negative at that) when calculating the end play between the final drive...
• Re: pop top painting finished
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 6 Jun 2011 23:07:58 -0400
  ...21:15 Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA> napisał(a): > second and final coat today, white on white in the blazing sun. Not > recommended practice...
• free '80 final drive for auto trans
  Historical mailing list - William Dummitt
  Fri, 12 Nov 1999 11:46:06 -0500
  I've had a final drive for a 1980 vanagon with automatic transmission, known to be working, in my garage for a long time...
• change the stats
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Henricks
  Sun, 28 Apr 1996 15:56:49 -0700 (PDT)
  well, it is finally gone. the gentlman who bought my 75 westy finally showed up and took it home. one more parking spot out...
• loping idle fixed! (finally)
  Historical mailing list - Richard C Welsh
  Mon, 10 Jan 2000 08:55:00 -0500
  finally, after two years of irratic iddling, boy idiot gets busy in the engine bay and fixes the problem: it turns out the hinged...