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• Re: '88 Westy Transmission Repair $2500?
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sat, 28 May 2005 09:55:32 -0700
  ...Friday, May 27, 2005 11:44 AM Subject: '88 Westy Transmission Repair $2500? > The automatic transmission in my '88 Westy has started to stick...
• Re: Automatic not shifting into high gear
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Tue, 16 Jan 2001 10:32:46 -0600
  ...When these seals begin to fail, gear lube is pulled into the transmission and overfills it. It also causes the transmission to shift poorly...
• Re: Automatic Transmission Issue
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 10 May 2013 15:41:39 -0400
  That is what I experienced as my transmission got closer to failure. operates fine once it's warmed up, not so good when cold...
• cold.....trany not shifting..?
  Historical mailing list - Clarence J Falarski
  Sun, 15 Dec 2002 06:54:13 -0500
  ...This Fall I had my automatic transmission serviced, oil changed etc.etc. Cold weather is now upon us and my transmission is slow to...
• Re: From the vw news rumor mill
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 23 Dec 2004 11:37:09 -0600
  ...one version had an infinitely variable > automatic transmission using opposing cones and a belt for the > transmission. I always wondered what one of those...
• Rebuilt Auto Transmission Source?
  Historical mailing list - W. Silva
  Sat, 24 Mar 2001 08:54:58 -0500
  I guess we need to get our '85 Westy's automatic transmission rebuilt, it has 240,000 miles on it and is leaking ATF...
• Re: Vanagon vs Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Tue, 13 Nov 2007 09:30:03 -0800
  ...better, but they are better than that. >> 2) EVC - Automatic transmission ONLY. Vanagon - manual >> transmission. For me and camping/driving in the mountains, >> or...
• Re: WTB: Transmission (good or bad) that fits in an '87 Vanagon 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 7 Dec 2011 10:30:49 -0600
  ...like my automatic transmission is going bad. My options are: >> >> - Get the old transmission fixed/rebuilt >> - Get a working used transmission and replace the...
• 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: Lockers -- how hard to install LLSD?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 9 May 2011 17:41:12 -0700
  ...Squirrel, aren't you driving an automatic transmission? > >
• Re: Internal Debate
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:36:45 -0400
  ...Al was asking about rebuilding an automatic at home. I believe John has a manual transmission. Mike
• Yellow striped modulator
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 20 May 1996 10:24:57 -0700
  ...I'm still in need of modulator for '73 automatic tranny on type2 van. This is the vacuum connection on the transmission. The part...
• Fuel Economy, Help!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart
  Thu, 7 May 1998 15:08:01 -0700
  ...an automatic. Would coasting in neutral down hills help much? (Sure keeps the RPMs down.) Or would this do damage to the transmission as...
• what is a good price for an 83 westy?
  Historical mailing list - gordy jones
  Sun, 25 Aug 2002 10:47:02 -0700
  I am considering buying an 83 air cooled westy with automatic transmission. It only has 102k miles and was recently rebuilt. He is asking...
• Re: Two Automatic Transmission Questions
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 14 Oct 2005 14:21:59 -0400
  If you want , you can change the fluid by loosening the collar nut that connects the filler tuber with the fluid pan.Fluid comes...
• WTB: Governer and cap for auto transmission
  Historical mailing list - Veedub
  Wed, 21 Jun 2006 18:40:27 -0400
  Just like the title says...I'm looking for the governer and cover for my 86 automatic Vanagon. It appears to be the root...
• Automatic to manual conversion...
  Historical mailing list - ok artguy
  Fri, 18 Apr 2003 12:56:23 -0500
  I'm still looking for a transmission solution for my '90 GL automatic. I have an opportunity to pick up an '86 parts car...
• Re: I Love My New Cruise Control (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 15 May 2006 10:24:37 -0700
  ...And I'm using the magnets and running an automatic transmission. As for 'foot angle', I've found my '90 automatic much more comfortable...
• Re: 1997 EV/Winnebago
  Historical mailing list - Tracey Choulat
  Thu, 19 Sep 1996 10:44:34 -0400 (EDT)
  ...torque (was 140lb-ft) > Dual airbags added > ABS made standard > Traction control system added (low speed) > 4-wheel disc brakes (rear added) > Automatic transmission...
• Vanagon transmissions
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 4 Jun 1997 20:20:09 -0400 (EDT)
  Fellow listees, I have acquired a few brand new OEM 091 4-speed Vanagon transmissions, some automatics, and even some (extremely rare) 5-speeds...
• Re: Overland TDD conversion details
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 8 Feb 2003 18:57:06 +1300
  ...As I mentioned to you last week, those of us here >like me who have an automatic transmission likely can't install the >diesel...
• Re: Starter Trade
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 11 Jun 2001 23:50:05 -0500
  ...Starter Trade > > > > I need to trade a good Aircooled 2000cc Automatic Transmission > Starter > > for a starter for a Aircooled 2000cc Manual transmission starter. > > Anybody...
• Overlands Diesel Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Robert Berkemer
  Mon, 27 Jan 2003 19:24:25 -0600
  ...in my automatic transmission westy? 4000 rpm cruising can't match well with the diesel. VW is offering the diesel with automatics in the...
• Re: Towing an Automatic Vanagon. Cutting the drive axles?
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Wed, 30 Jul 2008 20:21:54 -0700
  ...infact, i have two sets of automatic > >> transmission > >> drive axles i'll sell cheeper than you could believe!), would i be able to > >> successfully...
• Re: Manual or AT?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 15 Jun 2003 13:56:52 -0500
  ...help with manual transmissions than Auto transmissions. > >I am looking for opinions on the advantages and disadvantages of automatic transmissions in a Westy. > >Thanks...
• Re: transmission needed - trans for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 Apr 2001 22:45:02 EDT
  ...have a 1986 vanagon that is in need of a rebuilt transmission. my mechanic > tells me it will be about 1000$ > right now i...
• ATF Leak thank yous
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 22:00:21 -0500
  My van is back on the road tonight with a new o-ring seal of the governor plate for the automatic transmission. Peter at...
• Re: Automatic Transmission/Shifter cable?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 24 Jul 2015 09:13:16 -0700
  ...Automatic Transmission/Shifter cable? My AT ('85 Westfalia) is getting *really* hard to shift. A couple of people have tried to adjust it, both...
• Re: Automatic transmission Issue
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 2 Mar 2018 21:56:26 +0000
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• Automatic Transmission Dipstick Location?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:48:40 -0800
  I have to send my son under Mellow Yellow to get a sample of the AT fluid for analysis. I'd like to give...
• '85 Westy For Sale!
  Historical mailing list - CARY CHIANG
  Fri, 14 May 1999 02:55:13 MDT
  ...92K miles Automatic transmission AC works Fresh paint (gold) Excellent interior and body Price is $6250.00 I can also be reached at 512...
• Re: Syncro Automatic??
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Wed, 28 Feb 2007 06:58:34 -0800
  >How is that even remotely possible? > There is a rumor floating around that Smallcar is attempting to make a Subaru AWD auto transmission (and...
• Re: 1985 Transporter Automatic Transmission repair
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 5 Feb 2007 21:08:48 -0800
  ...to > automatics on these vans and is relying on advice from others who may > also be a bit unused to these transmissions. I have...
• RE: The last word on Audi (not)
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 14 Mar 1996 09:28:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...on the >automatic transmission cars. Audi's response was the auto trans >lockout, that required brakes on to get the transmission out >of park...
• Fw: cooling hose part number
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Mon, 15 Nov 2004 13:04:33 -0500
  ...tee'd into the middle of it that goes to the automatic transmission oil cooler. The various diagrams don't show anything like it...
• Re: Syncro Automatic??
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Wed, 28 Feb 2007 03:01:25 +0000
  ...syncro >with an > > automatic transmission .He even said that there was a >OEM stripe on the > > side saying syncro automatic. I have never >heard...
• Re: Auto transmission problem
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
  Fri, 31 Jan 2003 08:18:12 -0600
  ...Be sure to check the automatic transmission fluid level. If it is very low, this can happen. However, what is most likely, IMHO and...
• Re: Lockers -- how hard to install LLSD?
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 9 May 2011 20:59:41 -0400
  ...Squirrel, aren't you driving an automatic transmission? > > > >
• Re: 1997 EV/Winnebago
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Thu, 19 Sep 1996 23:28:23 -0400 (EDT)
  ...torque (was 140lb-ft) > > Dual airbags added > > ABS made standard > > Traction control system added (low speed) > > 4-wheel disc brakes (rear added) > > Automatic transmission...
• Vanagon trannys was swap stuff..
  Historical mailing list - Heath Vogt
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 22:42:37 EDT
  ...hb@HOTMAIL.COM writes: > This concern about the transmission doesn't apply to the Automatics, they > can handle the power upgrade... per other listees...
• from C/L carat $700.00
  Historical mailing list - chris jackson
  Sun, 2 Jan 2005 19:59:10 -0800
  ...142.2 miles, automatic transmission. Will donate on Friday January 7 if not sold, must have $700. Sold as is, needs transmission repair, work...
• Re: Field of (air-cooled) dreams
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sun, 11 Mar 2012 14:18:14 -0400
  ...detail.php?id=1201990 >> >> 1981 Westy, automatic, "very are air-cooled", no mention whether the >> automatic transmission is rare. "Factory A/C" set up...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 25 Jul 2008 - Special issue (#2008-780)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 26 Jul 2008 14:29:55 -0700
  you never want to caost in an automatic trans, like with the trans in nuetral. Not sure about 'all' automatic transmissions, but I learned...
• Re: transmission problem?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Dawe
  Thu, 22 Mar 2001 14:32:47 -0330
  ...transmission problem? Oh, it's an automatic and not manual transmission. I forgot to mention that. -----Original Message----- From: Durby Suniga Sent: Thursday, March...
• RE:97 Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Ken and Charlotte Miller
  Fri, 20 Sep 1996 01:35:03 -0400
  ...torque (was 140lb-ft) >Dual airbags added >ABS made standard >Traction control system added (low speed) >4-wheel disc brakes (rear added) >Automatic transmission...
• Subject: transmission life expectancy?
  Historical mailing list - mark
  Mon, 12 Jan 2004 22:58:36 -0800
  Can you tell me who was your source for this rebuilt trannie (manual or automatic?). I'd like to avoid this one... Date: Mon...
• Auto trans kit?
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Fri, 23 Nov 2012 13:19:49 -0800
  I would like to repair my Automatic Transmission. So, I went on the major web sites and found only some O rings and paper...
• For Sale 86 7 passenger, Philly
  Historical mailing list - Locke Johnston
  Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:21:21 -0500
  ...245,000 or so miles, rebuilt automatic transmission, rebuilt speedo, minor dents and rust, head gaskets done once before I owned it. Well looked...
• Re: Carat: Manual vs Automatic
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Nov 1999 00:01:52 EST
  ...take off any faster with the first gear on the manual transmission being so low? >> put a set of ken's 15" south african...
• Re: Automatic Transmission Mystery Solved
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Mon, 11 Jul 2005 23:47:26 EDT
  Man, my hat's off to you. You're some kind of hub detective. Nice work. -Jeff 83.5 Westy LA,CA In a...
• Re: 89 Westy FS 35K mi. $13,500 St. Louis
  Historical mailing list - Barbara Sutton
  Mon, 15 Sep 1997 19:49:15 -0700
  ...Blue-gray with matching > poptop, automatic transmission, power steering/ locks/ windows/ mirrors. > Air conditioning works perfectly. Elaborate stereo system with CD changer > (installed in...
• FW: 87 Vanagon for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Mon, 10 Jul 2000 23:27:08 -0400
  ...Full repair records available. > Air Conditioning, Cassette Player, Automatic Transmission, > removable bench seat. Surprisingly good acceleration for an automatic. > > Contact: > > Wil Barker > 732-699...
• Re: Transmission, Automatic, Question
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 1 May 2008 09:29:52 -0500
  ...Putting the automatic into reverse while moving. > If the VW auto in the Vanagon is built the same as Detriot iron autos of > the...
• Re: Slipping Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Tue, 27 Aug 2002 15:29:44 -0600
  ...Slipping Transmission > > Hi all - sometimes it seems like my Van doesn't shift to the right gear. > I'll be in gear and want...
• Re: JiffyLube, extras
  Historical mailing list - Bike Florida
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 15:29:37 -0400
  It is a good idea to change the fluid and filter in a automatic transmission, I think the interval is around 35000 miles, but...
• FW: tiico automatic engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Mon, 17 Jul 2000 09:35:29 -0400
  ...Also mounted to the engine is the Flex Plate for automatic transmissions. This plate is about 9/16" thick. When I try to put...
• Re: 5 speed vanagon transmission
  Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
  Tue, 5 May 1998 03:29:42 EDT
  ...Many peeople see any manual transmission vehicle and automaticlly say "5 speed" without bothering to count the gears!! Regards, Jim Davis
• Re: 87 Westfalia automatic transmission problem
  Historical mailing list - Jeff klender
  Thu, 14 Sep 2000 01:45:27 -0400
  On Sat, 9 Sep 2000 13:16:01 EDT, Finn Runyon <Finrun@AOL.COM> wrote: >The automatic on my 87 Westfalia suddenly and without...
• Re: It's not moving...UGH!!!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Tue, 19 Jun 2001 14:24:18 -0500
  My '84 automatic just went through a transplant with a rebuilt transmission. The old one was gone to the point where it was beyond...
• Re: Gear oil in the Automatic fluid
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Sat, 28 Mar 2009 22:56:06 -0700
  ...So, I called the major transmission rebuilder in Oregon who does automatics and a major one here in california and they both told me...