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• 1984 auto transmission in a 89 ?
  Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
  Sun, 21 Mar 2004 16:03:26 -0500
  ...Putting an auto transmission from and 1984 vanagon.. trans code NH will bolt right up in an 89 vanagon.. the only thing that needs...
• Re: vanagon single electrode plugs
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sat, 12 Jun 2004 03:13:44 -0400
  how in the world could a spark plug be hard on the transmission? especially one that supposedly works so well. dan On Fri, 11...
• Pressure test a 2.1L Auto transmission?...How?
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Thu, 30 Sep 2004 19:23:27 -0700
  ...I'm unfamiliar with the workings of the 2.1L Auto Transmission...Bentley mentions a way to test the pressure via a screw-in...
• vanagon 4-speed trans, $250
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 23 Feb 2006 23:18:32 -0600
  ...VANAGON MANUAL TRANSMISSION (1/22/06) DESCRIPTION: 4 speed transmission removed from 1990 Vanagon, includes starter. $250.00 CONTACT: Stephen Rose PHONE: 3399877033 now...
• Transmission Guide Pin: Should be Straight?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:52:11 -0800
  ...The guide pin on the older style DK transmission is supposed to be straight right? Much thanks, Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0...
• Re: Front Transmission Mount Additional Info
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:28:07 -0800
  ...Front Transmission Mount Additional Info Sorry! I mentioned manual transmission in the first post, but failed to state that it is for a 2WD...
• Starter Relay and transmission
  Historical mailing list - Lebron, Nathan (GEP, Contractor)
  Thu, 4 Jun 1998 16:26:48 -0400
  ...2) What does it mean when the transmission (auto) starts to shift late? I know that's not good but what can be done...
• FW: transmission rebuilt: 4 speed or 5 speed?
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Mon, 31 Jul 2000 11:15:05 -0400
  ...4 speed or 5 speed? hi everybody, The transmission on my 82 diesel westy need a rebuild. My motor is one from 92 golf...
• '85 auto Tranny hard shifting, "whining noise"
  Historical mailing list - Tom Naylor II
  Mon, 1 Apr 2002 18:44:13 -0800
  Dear Volks, I've been experiencing intermittent "hard shifts" with my automatic transmission for the last few weeks. Typically, as I'm beginning acceleration...
• Is a aircooled vanagon ECU different between automatic and manual transmissions?
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Wed, 18 Dec 2002 10:45:18 -0500
  The injection systems between the air-cooled manual and automatic transmissions (federal model) are identical except the A/t does not have a deceleration...
• Re: Attention automatic transmission owners; a little help!
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Mon, 10 Oct 2011 19:12:13 -0700
  ...Attention automatic transmission owners; a little help! between the full and add marks.. and usually you would take the reading with the van sitting...
• Re: '88 Westy Transmission Repair $2500?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 27 May 2005 15:26:30 -0500
  Chris Paquette wrote: >The automatic transmission in my '88 Westy has started to stick and slip, >apparently indicating the impending end of its natural...
• Syncro Project Van now $1200
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 28 Feb 2004 09:09:24 -0500
  ...The previous owner claimed to have had the whole drivetrain replaced within the last 30k miles (transmission, etc) but there are no receipts to...
• Re: 91 Carat w/auto tranny - weird shifting
  Historical mailing list - James
  Fri, 27 Jun 2014 22:57:02 -0400
  ...In terms of getting the transmission serviced, remember that it was not just used in Vanagons - transmissions shops that are familiar with Audi 4000...
• Re: Trans. Install: Input shaft & clutch splines
  Historical mailing list - dylan
  Sat, 20 Mar 2010 09:10:15 -0700
  ...When installing the transmission, is it obvious if input shaft/clutch splines aren't lining up? Is it possible the transmission can be "forced...
• Re: Resolved!!!!: Problem putting Golf diesel into Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delasalle
  Mon, 29 May 2000 20:56:28 -0500
  Good news no doubt, but I don't understand why you needed to remove the 1/8" of the transmission input shaft when the...
• Re: 1984 Westfalia Automatic Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 30 Jun 2007 21:34:30 -0400
  ...It should be no >problem getting a transmission shop to work on it. Autozone carries >the transmission filter, etc. > > > > > >Bill L > >'89 Westy Automatic...
• Re: windshield wiper motor
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 6 Nov 2003 13:54:07 -0500
  ...If you have received this transmission in error, please >immediately notify the sender and destroy the original transmission, >attachments, and destroy any hard copies. > > > >
• Re: Transmission fluid change - 1991 4 spd
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 27 Aug 2016 18:34:36 -0600
  ...Other than that, I know nothing about > replacing the transmission fluid. > > I do most of the work on my van myself & generally don't...
• Re: I Need a New (Manual) Transmission!!!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Pabst
  Tue, 23 Jan 2001 08:57:21 EST
  ...I Need a New (Manual) Transmission!!! > > Hi all: > > Well, today my Vanagon started yelling at me, "I NEED A NEW > TRANSMISSION!!" I'd been...
• Re: Overland TDD conversion details
  Historical mailing list - Robert Berkemer
  Fri, 7 Feb 2003 07:10:08 -0600
  ...Diesel wouldn't like that! Even with the manual transmissions for the petro wasserboxer there are a number of transmission options all of which...
• Re: 251 711 167 E Boot
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 6 Oct 2003 19:19:29 -0700
  ...Same p/n for all >years. > >Jim > >Travers Fenton wrote: > > > >>http://www.calaboose.com/vanagon/transmission/transmission.html >> >> >Date: Sun, 5 Oct 2003 19...
• Re: Vanagon Engine/Transmission Removal Websites?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:27:09 -0500
  ...Essentially, you're pivoting the engine down on the front transmission mount, loosening everything in the rear. The muffler and tin come out with...
• Re: '84 transmission - are they just crap?
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Thu, 11 Apr 1996 15:04:23 -0500 (CDT)
  On Thu, 11 Apr 1996, Alan Yamada wrote: (snip) > he said that the former transmissions will last forever!!! > he said that the later transmissions...
• Auto Transmission "bang" from 2nd -->1st
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Sun, 19 Apr 1998 17:08:24 -0600
  Hi Volks I've got a automatic transmission with a little over 170,000 miles on her. I've had no problem, and neither...
• Re: convert auto trans to manual?
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 WBXs
  Fri, 6 Dec 2002 20:28:53 +0000
  ...transmission! I have a '91 Westy MV and a '90 DoKa, both automatics and the transmissions work fine!!!! Installing an older manual transmission does...
• Re: Transmission in Portland
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 27 Sep 2013 10:27:00 -0700
  ...And Arlene, are you talking about an automatic or manual shift transmission? On Fri, Sep 27, 2013 at 9:30 AM, Robert Stevens <mtbiker62...
• Automatic trans cooler question
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 9 Feb 2011 14:28:45 -0500
  http://www.smallcar.com/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=29877 Does anyone know if the hollow transmission cooler bolts that screw into...
• Re: Should I replace my transmission?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:55:31 EST
  In a message dated 11/6/09 11:50:36 AM Eastern Standard Time, sbw@SBW.ORG writes: > The quote from GoWesty: > > Overhauled transmission...
• transmission oil change
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Thu, 26 Jun 1997 20:33:49 -0500
  I took out my transmission oil drain plug and there are little metal = filings stuck to magnetic rod attached to the plug, there are...
• Re: Some answers...
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Wed, 6 Sep 2000 18:37:43 -0400
  ...Today I drained and refilled my syncro transmission. I took almost exactly one US gallon or 4 US quarts or about 3.8 litres...
• WTB: 1.9l Weekender or Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sat, 25 Oct 2003 16:21:59 -0700
  Hello all, I'm looking for an '83 - '85 Weekender or Westy with a bad motor (1.9 liter) or transmission, or both. As...
• Re: Part number for Syncro transmission mounts
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 6 Apr 2004 10:53:53 -0400
  ...Mike > Can somebody give me the part number(s) for the Syncro transmission mounts? > > My dealer is having a difficult time finding them. > > tia...
• Automatic Transmission for Sale
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly, Aircooled.Net
  Fri, 3 Sep 2004 17:11:28 -0600
  ...I also have the torque converter for it, it's still on the transmission. I would change the input seal. $100 firm, that's...
• Re: Aircooled vs. WBX manual transmission
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:34:35 -0400
  Greg you mention the manual transmissions. On the aircooleds and diesels i believe, the transmission is mounted in a different position than that of...
• Re: berg shift kit
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Gies
  Thu, 4 Mar 2004 08:57:13 -0600
  ...If you have received this transmission in error, please immediately notify the sender and destroy the original transmission, attachments, and destroy any hard copies.
• re: Re: Argh! My transmission went kaput!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 Nov 95 10:21:02 PST
  ...I would also check the operation of the | shifter mechanism | under the shift lever and going into the transmission. There | are joints | that can...
• Re: Transmission leak
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Thu, 13 Feb 2003 00:21:51 -0500
  ...One of the techs where I get my van serviced suggested a local auto transmission shop. For $125, I got the problem fixed. There...
• Re: Transmission advice needed 3-4 syncro hype? (Also higher gear)
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 31 May 2005 12:39:12 -0600
  With most transmissions I have always known when they were on the way out with usually a few weeks notice. Not with the tran...
• Re: Porsche automatic transmission in a vanagon? Is it possible?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 27 Dec 2007 18:50:17 -0800
  ...Porsche automatic transmission in a vanagon? Is it possible? I didn't know that they made 911 TDI's? Mike B. ----- Original Message ----- From...
• '87 Vanagon GL ATF Cooler
  Historical mailing list - alancshearer
  Mon, 12 Feb 2007 06:30:49 -0800
  I recently realized coolant is getting into the automatic transmission and transmission fluid into the cooling system. The first hint I had that anything...
• Re: Transmission Case Corrosion, Deterioration Repair, Ground Paths
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 2 Apr 2016 14:07:43 -0700
  ...I don't think there's any non OEM parts involved with that transmission case etc. but will have a closer look. I'd...
• Standard to automatic?
  Historical mailing list - Gerry Lepage
  Fri, 6 Nov 2009 18:55:37 -0500
  I am getting ready to send an 84 parts bus to the bone yard and I am contemplating keeping the automatic transmission and associated...
• Three '85 Westys For Sale in Texas!
  Historical mailing list - CARY CHIANG
  Fri, 16 Jul 1999 01:02:30 MDT
  ...Excellent interior and exterior Recent paint (Gold) Automatic transmission 92K miles $5495 OBO Westy #2: Very good interior; good body-some scratches and minor...
• Re: Porsche automatic transmission in a vanagon? Is it possible?
  Historical mailing list - pedro dos santos
  Thu, 27 Dec 2007 18:14:56 -0800
  ...Can't we dream a little? You know, fun dreaming? :-))))))) I know there is some german web sites with porsche engine and transmissions out...
• Re: Automatic transmission failure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 20 Feb 2010 02:19:58 -0500
  ...Automatic transmission failure The automatic transmission on my '84 finally gave out this week. I do not know how many miles are on my...
• Re: Auto tranny: adjust or replace?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 5 Sep 2004 07:57:36 -0400
  ...He said that transmissions that have sat for any amount of time are not likely to be very "good" due to damage to the...
• Was: Drivetrain Movement.... Now: Fixed
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 16 Apr 2013 21:42:23 -0700
  ...like the engine/transmission is contacting the body/frame. > Noise doesn't happen otherwise. > I now suspect that the modified transmission brackets are contacting...
• '89 Transmission 4-sp FS
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Tue, 5 Aug 2014 18:32:17 -0400
  I have what I think is an '89 year transmission for sale. I pulled it years ago from a cash-for-clunkers special that...
• $800 Syncro: LI, NY
  Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
  Wed, 3 Dec 1997 16:00:42 -0500
  ...Air Conditioning Cassette Player 4 Wheel Drive Manual Transmission Car needs some body repair and transmission needs to be repaired. A lot of spair...
• Re: re. Who makes GL-4 transmission oil and why do I need it?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Tue, 29 Aug 2000 16:58:01 -0400
  ...I've been going all through the parts stores here > in town asking for GL-4 > transmission fluid for my 88 Syncro. [text/html]
• Auto Trans Problem
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Sun, 13 Jan 2002 16:10:33 EST
  ...After reassembly when I try to fill the transmission it pumps the fluid into the differential and flows out of the top vent (the...
• Oil Seals
  Historical mailing list - John Houser
  Fri, 18 Jul 2003 17:14:17 EDT
  Volks, I have a 1984 Westy that is leaking oil around the front crankshaft seal [one nearest the transmission]. Do I have to remove...
• Transmission leaking from drive shafts
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 6 Nov 2005 09:39:28 -0600
  Friday I noticed a small puddle of transmission oil underneath my 90. On inspection today, I can see that it is slinging out around...
• Free Aircooled Transmission - needs rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Thu, 24 May 2007 22:06:06 -0400
  I have a transmission that needs a rebuild free for the taking. It's located in London Ontario. Reverse works, first sometimes worked, the...
• Refilling manual transmission fluid
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Fri, 19 Sep 2008 19:35:54 -0400
  Hi Volks, Is it possible to change the transmission fluid with the tranny still in the van? The bentley isn't clear on this...
• Re: Shipping a transmission
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Wed, 28 Jul 2004 23:04:34 -0700
  ...Shipping a transmission cross country - looking for ideas > Any suggestions on the best way to package a transmission for shipping it > by UPS cross...
• Re: Is there a difference in the 2.1 engine for auto trans vs standard transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sat, 3 Nov 2012 16:18:58 -0700
  ...a vanagon with a standard transmission and I'm questioning if this engine will work with my automatic transmission and if so will there...
• 91 Transmission Woes
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 May 1997 18:35:10 -0500 (CDT)
  The Carat was at the transmission shop today. The news was not good, since the problem could not be diagnosed without a teardown and...
• 88 Vanagon auto transmission indicator lamps - how to change?
  Historical mailing list - John Graham
  Thu, 28 Mar 2002 09:00:28 -0500
  Hi all, As my subject line indicates, my light bulbs that illuminate the auto transmission gear position indicator have burned out. My look through...