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• Re: Larger Audi a/t cooler fits transporter
  Historical mailing list - aka.bugle
  Wed, 17 Oct 2012 21:25:59 -0400
  ...Most of the heat is >>> > generated in the torque converter and it does a great job cooling >>> > itself with those attached fins. The water...
• Re: 87 Lack of power
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Sun, 2 Dec 2001 18:44:42 -0800
  ...Someone on the list suggested a clogged catalytic converter, faulty ground connections to the cylinder head, faulty Oxygen (O2) sensor faulty TempII sensor and...
• Re: 87 Lack of power
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Thu, 13 Dec 2001 09:45:15 -0800
  Hi there, I had this exact problem in my 89 syncro last year, and it was the catalytic converter. The element inside has broken...
• Re: New Cheap South African Grills are Here! (Also Cheap Mud Flaps)
  Historical mailing list - Fryday
  Tue, 16 Jul 2002 11:25:00 -0700
  ...I mean - we're not trying to install a drive plate onto our > torque converters, are we? > > As for the rear ones - I don...
• Re: My auto transmission troubles
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 22:46:48 -0400
  ...Why does it do that, and where does it go when it is "missing"? Still no leaking at the torque converter seal. Edward At...
• Re: Head gasket leaking. Bummer.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 26 Jan 2009 16:31:45 -0800
  ...2WD vanagons ...........the hose that >> goes over the top of the torque converter/bell housing area...... >> that gets blasted with heat and AFF oily...
• Re: Auto transmission questions
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 6 Mar 2014 21:22:04 -0800
  ...If leaking at the torque converter you probably need the bushing. Leaking from here can have ATF sprayed all over the engine bay causing...
• Re: Bluetec diesel
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Thu, 21 Feb 2008 15:38:01 -0500
  ...140 hp, huge > 236 > > >> lb/ft of torque at around 1900 rpm, which I'm quoting from > memory so I might > > >> be off by...
• Re: My AT Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 1 Jul 2010 20:00:11 -0700
  ...My AT Rebuild > You may have read my posts over the past several months about my > on-and-off leaking torque converter. I finally...
• Re: Weird problem, broken flex plate in 85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 19 Feb 2014 16:05:37 -0800
  ...Flex plates flex carrying that heavy torque converter, and that will ultimately lead to failure. Some fail sooner than others. KEP had cracking problems...
• Re: Auto trans not upshifting not getting original questions!
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Wed, 25 Mar 2020 17:29:10 -0700
  ...Were > > you the person that had the shafts come out with the torque converter? > > Could be the seal rings on the turbine shaft are...
• Forwarded: Re: oil leak from crankcase vent?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 23 Oct 1996 17:52:58 +0000
  ...There is, however, no oil over the automatic transmission's torque converter which a mechanic friend agreed would be the case if it were...
• Re: PLEASE READ- 1.9 vs 2.1...Driven both? Give your input..
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 18 Aug 2000 10:47:12 -0700
  ...With an automatic you lose so much in torque converter you may not notice much. However, pay attention at 75 mph, you should detect...
• Re: The Price We Pay For Being "Cool"-A story
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 30 Dec 2011 23:26:42 -0500
  ...Since automatics have the torque converter for torque multiplication less gears were needed. Tow speed autos were very common back then. Remember the GM...
• Re: Automatic transmission Issue
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Sat, 3 Mar 2018 02:17:15 -0500
  ...Loose torque converter screws can also be a problem. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of > kenneth...
• Re: Hitch install
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 13 Sep 2006 20:12:37 -0400
  ...Wired up the lights with a converter and all looked good. The carrier weighed about 65 pounds, empty. While traveling noticed that the box...
• Re: General engine bolt/nut sizes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 13 Feb 2011 22:23:38 -0500
  ...I have used N0122282 8x17 "Wavy Washers" 311101463 8mm (13mm Hex) Locking Hex Nut Qty 3 Collector Pipe to Cat Converter N01034510 8x45 (13mm...
• Re: New engine won't turn - 2.1 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 31 Dec 2015 22:43:32 -0500
  ...Loosen the Flywheel /torque >>>> converter plate then see if it turns then. Been there done that. >>>> When testing for crankshaft shim thickness it is...
• OK Rabbit/Jetta Auto into Van, the Scoop
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Sun, 8 Mar 1998 20:35:26 -0500
  ...2 paper final to tranny gaskets 1 final to tranny O-ring 1 torque converter seal 1 final to tranny seal (well I did...
• Re: vanagon difficulty--comments from a van newbie
  Historical mailing list - Bobby Brown
  Thu, 3 Sep 2009 09:54:43 -0400
  ...Someone didn't previously fix a leaking torque converter; did not fix leaking AC refrigerant; did not fixing rear heater core. So, I am...
• Re: Bluetec diesel
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Thu, 21 Feb 2008 14:08:27 -0800
  ...140 hp, > huge > > 236 > > > >> lb/ft of torque at around 1900 rpm, which I'm quoting from > > memory so I might > > > >> be off by...
• Re: Oil Leak - by bell housing
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sun, 12 Aug 2007 00:43:10 -0400
  ...black plastic plug), this hole is there to remove the 3 Torque converter screws on automatic, but all engine case have them.. do you...
• Re: '83 fan removal / header removal
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sat, 19 Mar 2005 18:24:10 -0800
  ...She can't really hold the flywheel against my torque but it's sufficient resistance that I usually can get the bolts started reversing...
• Re: General engine bolt/nut sizes
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 14 Feb 2011 16:50:40 -0500
  ...They don't have enough contact area to hold torque properly, due to the recess for that built-in seal. I've been re...
• Re: My AT Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 4 Jul 2010 16:23:19 -0400
  ...over the past several months about my >>on-and-off leaking torque converter. I finally decided to take the >>van to a local transmission...
• Re: 10/16 ORIGINAL POST is here ... Fw: 10/15 Need Advice AND Repairs (1991 GMC Vandura) in BERKELEY, Calif.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 16 Oct 2015 23:10:34 -0400
  ...Your symptom to me sounds like the torque converter is not unlocking as you are coming to a stop. This is a common problem...
• Re: Talk to me about AT's!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 20 Jul 2007 15:12:29 -0400
  ...lot more wear but overall it is better >>than >>forcing the torque converter and lugging the engine. >> > >Thanks, Dennis -- I hope I'm not...
• Re: New engine won't turn - 2.1 WBX
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 31 Dec 2015 22:43:15 -0600
  ...Loosen the Flywheel /torque > >>>> converter plate then see if it turns then. Been there done that. > >>>> When testing for crankshaft shim thickness it is...
• Re: Diagnosing temp rise issue
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:13:37 -0800
  ...Heat and oil fumes from the torque converter area blast right on that hose.. weakening it. Either a cover... or convert to metal piple...
• Re: Auto transmission questions
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 7 Mar 2014 00:36:06 -0600
  ...If leaking at the torque > converter you probably need the bushing. Leaking from here can have ATF > sprayed all over the engine bay causing...
• Re: Oldsmobile Burns Today - Fuel Lines
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 21 Jul 2003 09:16:21 -0700
  ...The Ford Explorer that my nephew abandoned here 55 days ago when he got a 2001 Jetta has blown a torque converter seal. I...
• Re: Fw: Neils' Downpipe/"Y" pics + exhaust flex bushing and pipe reducer questions
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 4 Apr 2008 18:27:51 -0700
  ...There is ample clearance though as it stands and I can live with torque and HP loss. Anything is better than what was there...
• Re: Busted Down Near Tekonsha, Michigan
  Historical mailing list - Pete O
  Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:28:21 -0500
  ...Looks like the oil might be leaking from near the torque converter area, kind of coming out the sides and then was getting slung...
• Re: Subiegon/Vanaru Gas Mileage
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 22 Feb 2011 11:15:13 -0800
  ...The automatics really suffer do to the lack of a lock up > torque converter. > > Dennis > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
• Re: General engine bolt/nut sizes
  Historical mailing list - Joe Luther
  Tue, 15 Feb 2011 09:16:50 -0500
  ...They don't have enough contact area to hold torque properly, due to the recess for that built-in seal. I've been re...
• Re: 2.1L engine failure - Update #2
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 3 Jun 2010 12:14:38 -0700
  ...out of the corner of one of those 'windows' around the torque converter area .. if anyone wants to do a whole trans number using...
• Re: Cooling system overhaul?
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 19 Apr 2006 09:23:15 -0400
  ...Brake master cylinder, slave & clutch master cylinder or torque converter, any FI componants... i think that anyone who drive/buy a westy as to...
• Re: Microwave oven in Westy?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 25 Oct 2003 15:51:27 -0400
  ...This reduces the available torque of power tools, for example. The fact that power delivered is the product of volts and amps (with some...
• Re: A/T problems -- fluid level high
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Wed, 25 Feb 2015 07:04:24 -0800
  ...If not look for differential fluid or a bad valve body, > > torque converter or clogged vent. > > > > Dennis, > > From my phone. > > ------------------------------ > > From: Rick Cooper <rickdcooper...
• Re: What water boxer to replace my 1.9?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 31 Jul 2019 18:19:20 -0400
  ...Does this do anything to address the high milage torque converter? I’d like to learn more about the GW engines and I was...
• Re: Quick fix exhaust job
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 30 Mar 2014 06:12:24 -0700
  ...They kindly shared their findings with me, suggesting that for best all around torque, the primaries should be very close to 30" long before...
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  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sun, 19 May 2019 10:29:18 -0700
  ...As the Vanagon auto does not have a locking torque converter > there is the variable of slip which is massive at lower speeds, especially...
• Re: Engine replacement for 84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 21 Feb 2002 22:34:37 +1200
  ...Some reckon the VW 091/094transmissions can take a lot of extra power/torque. I don't believe it. But Albins Gears in Australia...
• Re: Desperate!
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sat, 15 Jul 2006 13:52:31 -0700
  ...The pump was cracked and not replaced, the sun gear was very worn and the original torque converter had been painted and put back...
• Re: Help, I dropped my vanagon and I can't get up
  Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
  Tue, 21 Aug 2001 11:31:35 -0700
  ...Tue, 21 Aug 2001 10:57:05 -0400 >> >>Help..Help.. >>We were towing our 84' Vanagon with broken torque converter, from CT to >>OH...
• Re: Install external oil cooler? Re: Trans fluid in coolant system
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 5 Apr 2012 01:14:42 -0400
  Considering these transmissions do not have locking torque converters (constant slip and resulting heat load) and the fact that they can still go 150K...
• Re: Friday OT...automatic trannys and driving habits observed
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:17:44 -0500
  ...Since the adoption of the lock up torque converter there is very little efficiency gain of a manual versus automatic. On a lot of...
• Re: Turbo Swap-QuantumTD-Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 30 May 1997 01:26:26 -0400 (EDT)
  ...It is a factory remanufactured CS long block with about 95k since install. >Any figures of what the improvement was (smoke limited torque? hp...
• Pictures - Was: New Cheap South African Grills are Here! (Also Cheap Mud Flaps)
  Historical mailing list - Dylan Spurgin
  Tue, 16 Jul 2002 09:40:08 -0500
  ...I mean - we're not trying to install a drive plate onto our >torque converters, are we? > >As for the rear ones - I don...
• More wear index
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Tue, 29 Nov 94 10:43:04 PST
  ...chassis # 2x3 2068 548 * These numbers should be increased by 5-10% due to torque converter slip Dave Kautz dkautz@hpsidms1.sid.hp.com
• Re: 2.1L engine failure - Update #2
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Thu, 3 Jun 2010 13:36:49 -0400
  ...replacement transaxle (rebuilt, overhauled, whatever,) new flex plate and a rebuilt torque converter for $3k is not a bad deal from a shop. Dennis...
• Re: General engine bolt/nut sizes
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 15 Feb 2011 18:42:36 -0500
  ...They don't have enough contact area to hold torque properly, due to the recess for that built-in seal. I've been re...
• Re: body work vs. mechanical work
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Mon, 10 Mar 2008 19:42:15 -0700
  ...new radiator (my helper over torqued the bleed > > >bolt and cracked it), oil psi gauges, clutch & cat converter I spent > > >$500.42 at BusDepot...
• Re: Overfilling the oil issues
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 26 May 2011 12:25:47 -0700
  ...The seal on the torque converter can leak, but that would >>>> be ATF not engine oil. >>>> >>>> Good luck! Edward >>>> >>>> At 07:13 PM 5...
• Re: Not the tire thread (again)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 14 May 2007 13:48:03 -0400
  ...Since there is no lock up on the torque converter, any slippage is heat. You also need to consider the wind resistance of what...
• Re: Subie swap curiosity
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Sat, 4 May 2013 20:48:28 -0400
  ...it's easier with fewer parts. > >>>> The KEP adapter and flywheel/torque converter drive plate costs less > >>>> than their manual trans adapter and flyhweel...
• Re: Now that the mileage survey is done . . .
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 07:05:42 -0800
  ...As a side issue, I did the stall test to the torque converter as Dennis > Haynes suggested in case the transmission is slipping. Engine...
• Re: Seals on automatic differential
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 13 Jul 2010 04:30:57 -0700
  ...Seals on automatic differential > Torque converter seal, pinion seals; I should probably do the drive flange > seals while I'm at...
• Re: Short shift for 5 speed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 12:27:02 -0700
  ...plus there is a small torque converter too .. Works quite well, is still a manual trans, and no clutch pedal. And VW and Porsche...
• Re: body work vs. mechanical work
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:41:12 -0700
  ...new radiator (my helper over torqued the bleed > >bolt and cracked it), oil psi gauges, clutch & cat converter I spent > >$500.42 at BusDepot...