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• Re: Who works on your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 14 Oct 2003 18:19:37 -0700
  ...AA Transaxle is not run by monkeys rather people who know a lot more about transaxles that I ever will. I have recommend them...
• Re: Trans Noise with Redline MTL?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 2 May 2000 08:17:27 -0700
  ...The VW transaxle is one of those things I would only have a specialist who offers a good warranty do. If you spent $800...
• Re: no GL-4 available
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Wed, 6 Sep 2000 01:35:23 PDT
  ...RED LINE OIL Manual Transmission / Manual Transaxle Lubricant TECHNICAL INFORMATION RED LINE MTL and MT-90 are designed to provide excellent protection and improved...
• Re: Locking Differential vs. Limited Slip Pros and Cons
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Tue, 14 Feb 2006 17:40:57 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) 1-877-377-0773 toll free 425-788-4070 aatransaxle.com 86 Syncro Westy WBXTurbo ----- Original...
• Re: Spillmeister burner grill thingies
  Historical mailing list - JKim
  Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:34:31 -0800
  ...On Sat, Oct 31, 2009 at 2:21 PM, Daryl of AA Transaxle <daryl@aatransaxle.com> wrote: > Wouldn't the copper melt or sag...
• Re: Transmission Bell Housing Question Help
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Tue, 31 Mar 2009 09:51:28 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com 86 Syncro Westy Zetec in the trunk ----- Original Message ----- From: "Scott Daniel - Turbovans" <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS...
• lost into the tranny...
  Historical mailing list - David Bayer
  Tue, 25 Nov 1997 11:23:04 -0800
  ...a transmission adapter and don't know anything about mating the transaxle and engine once I have them apart (though it would be real...
• Re: Diesel transaxle codes-reply
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Thu, 17 Sep 1998 17:28:58 -0400
  ...Diesel transaxle codes-reply Ari Ollikainen wrote: << Bentley, Page 2: 4-speed (091) DM/DZ 5-speed (094) DX >> > It is my understanding that...
• Re: transmission, final drive oil level
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 30 Mar 2010 07:01:06 -0600
  ...Something like 4.7 transaxle and 1.7 front diff. but I'd have to double check that before I started pouring. bob >
• Limited slip for 2wd trans?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 2 Jun 1999 09:18:03 -0700
  ...like that, which provides more limited slip capabilty in Golf/Jetta transaxles, so I was wondering... It is really quite pathetic how bad the...
• 1987 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Sep 2000 08:09:27 EDT
  ...substantial amount of work and that it also needs a new transaxle. The body and interior are in mint condition - silver grey and blue...
• Re: Differential->Half Shaft Seal?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sun, 17 Sep 2000 23:15:54 EDT
  ...I would definitely check the transaxle vent for blockage. Rich
• Re: trans. main shaft scoring
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Fri, 18 May 2001 08:59:21 -0700
  ...How common is this and have others experienced similar > wear? Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA.(Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377...
• Syncro speedometer output repair?
  Historical mailing list - ian Butler
  Thu, 1 May 2003 11:28:07 -0400
  ...Is there any way, such as there is in regular transaxles, to repair it without removing the diff and/or taking it to a...
• Re: Name that Part
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Mon, 21 May 2007 17:42:17 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Todd Last" <rubatoguy@COMCAST.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday...
• Re: transaxle being rebuilt
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 9 Jun 2008 12:10:11 -0700
  ...check the starter bushing in the transaxle - I seldom find a worn one though, and Bosch rebuilt starters, the only kind i recommend, come...
• Leaking crank pully seal.
  Historical mailing list
  30 May 97 10:50:00 -0700
  ...The transaxle was replaced just prior to me buying the van, and its still under warrenty, so i think German Transaxle will honor that...
• Re: sounds of doomed tranny?
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Mon, 17 Mar 2003 17:39:35 -0500
  ...Others may have better advice, but with 134 miles on the >transaxle you might need a rebuild or new tranny. Mine was replaced by...
• Re: 14" spare on 15" syncro? NO
  Historical mailing list - Rob Infante
  Fri, 28 Apr 2006 15:09:17 EDT
  ...You would likely do damage to your VC, front differential, or transaxle if you drove with that one much smaller wheel and tire on...
• Re: Borescope: Inspect Transaxle 3/4 Slider Hub?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 2 Aug 2017 02:23:14 +0000
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• Re: wives and vanagons...rant... LOL
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:02:47 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" -----Original Message----- I have the best girl in the world...
• Re: Additives...
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Thu, 09 May 1996 17:11:19 -0700
  >am going to use anti-friction additives to prolong the life of engine/transaxle. >What can you tell me about the value of the...
• Re: Help: $1000 to fix Jetta Trans?! (NO VANAGON CONTENT)
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Wed, 22 Apr 1998 03:31:27 EDT
  ...A reman from german transaxle in Oregon (they ship anywhere) would be a good choice. I can get you a phone number if you...
• Re: my clunk
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Wed, 5 May 1999 09:18:06 -0600
  ...Jed, The axle is turning due to very slight torque being transmitted through the transaxle. It is quite common, even in manual trans'. It...
• Re: Buses By The Bay information
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 08:57:52 -0700
  ...me the details? > > > Sincerely, > Ed Stevens > Paoli PA Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA.(Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 toll...
• Re: manual tranny fluid
  Historical mailing list - Geo Hahn
  Tue, 16 Mar 2004 11:04:58 -0700
  I went with MT90 when I put in one of Darryl's rebuilt transaxles 22,000 miles ago. No leaks, shifts fine in all...
• Re: transmission life expectancy? 175k+
  Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
  Mon, 12 Jan 2004 20:34:31 -0500
  the transaxle in my 84 has about 175,000 miles on it and works just fine. I am the original owner. Nothing has ever...
• Wanted: Core 84-90 Tranny's
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Wed, 22 Jun 2005 18:33:11 -0700
  ...Corroded east coast units ok also...P-Mail me if you got one for sale Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) 1...
• Re: Syncro Sonata
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 16 Mar 2013 16:36:48 -0700
  ...The engine >> doesn't really sound that bad! >> >> Transaxle oil/plug has about 40K miles since the last change (see picture). >> >> Throw-out bearing...
• Re: Silly idea?
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Tue, 11 Feb 2014 12:01:53 -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: Which redline oil to use
  Historical mailing list - Eric Unrau
  Mon, 29 Apr 2002 23:14:41 -0700
  ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of AA Transaxle Sent: April 29, 2002 9:03 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Re: 2wd transmission noise question
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 28 Jan 2006 13:56:57 -0800
  Darryl IS the man, but AA Transaxle is in Washington, near Seattle. http://www.aatransaxle.com/index.htm On 1/28/06, John Rodgers...
• Re: G.W. 1.5" lift springs
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Tue, 11 Mar 2014 18:20:56 -0500
  With the AAZ conversion I had to lower the engine and transaxle an inch. That should only be a half inch for the axles...
• Re: Manual Trans Gear Oil ??
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Tue, 14 May 2013 18:51:25 -0400
  Last Fall on our way back to Virginia from Alaska, I stopped to see Daryl Christensen at AA Transaxle and had him replace my...
• Re: Powerflex transaxle bushing
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 29 Apr 2016 08:17:13 -0500
  Where does that come from? And will it fit the non-syncro model van with the 2.1L engine? On Apr 29, 2016 07...
• Re: G.W. 1.5" lift springs
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Fri, 14 Mar 2014 08:06:30 -0500
  Lost one of my cv joints after my engine swap dropping engine and transaxle 1" Velma 82 1.9L AAZ TD Westy On Mar...
• Re: Peloquin Diff.
  Historical mailing list - Doug Elledge
  Tue, 2 Jul 2013 20:15:56 -0700
  Daryl at AA Transaxle does them and I think they are worth having. Installed in my previous van and will install in my current...
• Vanagon engine swaps
  Historical mailing list - Rick Kovacic
  Thu, 01 Aug 1996 19:14:43 -0700
  ...style powerplant that can be adapted to the VW 4-speed transaxle (I am not opposed to installing a Porsche 5-speed). I want...
• Re: WTB 5-speed for diesel-reply
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Mon, 14 Sep 1998 10:58:30 EDT
  ...Let us know if you find one! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA
• Re: Redline MTL--my view
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Wed, 24 Mar 1999 16:10:30 EST
  ...When in doubt follow the directions from Redline or VW and you should be OK. -Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA 360-412-0948
• Re: expected lifetime for transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Sullivan
  Thu, 10 Jun 1999 14:28:17 -0700
  ...I have seen anywhere from 60K to 260K on transaxles before they need repair. As a very general rule of thumb I would think...
• Re: Intermittent noise from rear
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sun, 26 Jan 2003 09:22:39 -0800
  ...Now here's >> the >>> kicker, it goes away when the clutch is depressed. >>> >>> Only thing I can figure is the transaxle has a problem...
• Changing Auto Trans Fluid
  Historical mailing list - Vince Jahn
  Tue, 4 Oct 2005 17:56:42 -0700
  ...But I am perplexed on what to use for the Auto Diff. ( is that the same as a Transaxle?) Red Line offers a number...
• Re: Locking Differential vs. Limited Slip Pros and Cons
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Tue, 14 Feb 2006 12:24:43 -0500
  ...I likely have to replace the 3-4 syncro hub in my transaxle, its a BIG job (easily $800 in parts and labor) so...
• On the road again (long)
  Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
  Fri, 18 Sep 1998 22:08:58 -0500
  ...Out came the transaxle, out came the clutch. Roger called and said come over. He had something to show me. When I arrived, he...
• Re: Auxilliary batteries
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Mon, 14 Mar 2011 20:04:00 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" 86 Syncro Westy w/Turbo Zetec in the trunk -----Original...
• Re: transmission rebuild - resolution
  Historical mailing list - AD Felder
  Mon, 30 Mar 2009 19:07:40 -0700
  ...Monday, March 16, 2009, 9:50 PM ok, at the risk of starting a fistfight, I am having my 4-speed 091 transaxle rebuilt...
• Re: Is there such a thing as a good used transmission?
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Tue, 21 Oct 2008 18:09:34 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com 86 Syncro Westy..Happy the Camper Zetec in the trunk ----- Original Message ----- From: "Edward Duntz...
• Re: David Bogel's 3rd Gear Grind
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Fri, 20 Nov 1998 13:20:55 EST
  ...I do not have any of these gearboxes built at the present time and usually only rebuild the customer's transaxle and ship back...
• Re: Special Thanks to Daryl of AA Transaxle
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 8 Feb 2012 14:50:45 -0900
  ...I had a new transaxle in my hands a couple of days > later, two days for the install in Santa Fe (thks to Thom...
• Re: How hard is it to rebuild a transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 29 Apr 2015 09:13:04 -0700
  ...It takes a lot of expertise and special tools to rebuild a transaxle, I don't recommend it for the novice. Send it to...
• Transaxle shipping costs
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 9 Mar 2016 10:20:55 -0800
  Hi all. I know this might void any warrantee offered and leave the input shaft open to damage but... Would a tranny rebuilder consider...
• Speaking of CV joints, how do you get them back on??
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Sat, 17 Apr 2010 09:28:11 -0700
  ...The joints are loose enough so that if I offer one end up to the transaxle, the other end basically falls apart/disassembles itself...
• T-3 Transaxle Needed: 82 Diesel Westy
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Tue, 28 Apr 1998 09:46:07 -0500
  Volks, Anyone know of a good transaxel service depot that does mail exchanges on transaxels, or any shop that has a good selection of...
• Re: Tim Timothy's trans exchange questions
  Historical mailing list - LARRY DTIMOTHY
  Sun, 29 Nov 1998 12:41:04 -0800
  ...and buying > a good used (good luck finding one) later watercooled > Vanagon 091-1 gearbox for the interim > > -Todd Hill > VolksWerks Transaxles > Olympia, WA
• Re: Longevity tips
  Historical mailing list - George Hahn
  Fri, 8 Jan 1999 15:50:18 -0700
  ...The VW seems indifferent to heat but the transaxle product sounds worth considering.
• Re: Locking transmission
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Tue, 23 Jan 2001 12:29:22 EST
  ...I've confirmed this with several sources including Daryl @ AA transaxle. You will need the trans. housing w/ the locking differential from a Syncro...
• Re: Gearshift movement
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Fri, 25 May 2001 09:56:37 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA.(Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 toll free http://www.aatransaxle.com (web site)
• Re: List Tips WAS: Daryl Christensen/AA Transaxle's goodbye message
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Thu, 31 May 2012 10:23:32 -0700
  The best way I found was recommended by Derek Drew a long time ago and that was to get off of the list completely...
• Re: Anyone seen this auto?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Lisica
  Sun, 28 Oct 2007 09:24:44 -0700
  ...gmail.com> wrote: > > > > David, I would check w/ Daryl at AA transaxle to see what kind of > pricing > > he > > gives on an auto tranny...