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• Re: worn syncros, what oil is better?
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Wed, 24 Jan 2001 22:24:31 -0800
  ...to a non synthetic oil? > Thank you > Alan Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA.(Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 toll...
• For sale
  Historical mailing list - james dunne
  Wed, 20 Mar 2002 05:41:24 -0800
  ...Rebuilt transaxle by Carter's Gear Box Shop in CA at about 100K. Problems are AC does not work; rear fan does not work...
• Re: syncro prop shaft alignment
  Historical mailing list - Bill Glenn
  Mon, 24 May 2010 03:35:44 -0400
  ...One has to wonder though, what the respective front diff/transaxle down- angles were when the syncros left the factory in Graz, and what...
• Re: Rebuilt engine
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Mon, 7 Apr 2014 00:17:20 -0700
  ...I am assuming it makes sense to do both the engine and the >> transaxle at the same time (they have 225,000 miles and...
• Re: Vanagon Diesel Parts For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 15 Oct 2019 11:12:33 -0400
  ...Includes engine carrier and 4 Spd transaxle in good working order. >> >> I have another 1.6L engine from a diesel rabbit pickup truck with...
• Re: heat riser, jumping tranny
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Jul 1995 09:02:09 -0400
  ...Wear makes these transaxles jump out of >gear. I'd get a rebuilt transaxle, or buy William Claspy's, wpc@po.cwru.edu, >good...
• Syncro Rumble...Syncro Whine Status
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Tue, 26 May 1998 15:48:30 -0700
  ...Took it to a VW mechanic who said he thought it was CV's or the transaxle. While replacing the cv joints, I discovered...
• Compost occurs
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Tue, 16 Jan 2007 15:32:03 -0800
  ...So, visit Mastercraft and Stephans Autohaus and Transaxle Engineering and Infinite Fabrications and Jeff's Autostadt and AVP often, avoid SmallCar (www.smallcar.com...
• Re: Transmission/gear lube
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 27 Aug 2013 11:20:39 -0700
  ...Transmission/gear lube Any suggestions on heavier transaxle lube when pulling a trailer/loaded heavy? I just want to know if its a good...
• Re: engine swaps (long)
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Tue, 13 Apr 1999 22:28:39 -0700
  ...Maybe you could use an Audi trans??? >Larry > Use the Corvair transaxle with adapters to VW inner cv's; rotation direction is no longer...
• tranny costs / fridge on battery
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Wed, 20 Nov 2002 11:35:47 -0500
  ...fair to you guys? Probably, although the nice folks at AA Transaxle will sell you a rebuilt tranny with the 3/4 slider bugfix...
• syncro for sale.
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Thu, 1 May 2003 11:26:35 -0700
  ...Rebuilt tranny december 01 (aa transaxle), plus clutch, etc. 160K miles on engine. body is good condition with some minor dings. No rust, no...
• More 5sp rap
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 11 May 2016 06:26:14 -0700
  When I picked up the tranny at AA Transaxle we got to talking and I left without the clutch slave cylinder perch/bracket. I...
• Re: Vanagon Wrecks & Insurance
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:15:31 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of old technology" -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
• Re: horse power
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 9 Nov 2019 08:50:11 -0800
  ...this > question... > > - what's a safe upper margin amount of horse power for a vanagon NOT > detrimental to the transaxle. > > thanks in advance > > dan >
• Fri. Vanagons are right..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 2 Sep 2016 19:36:02 -0700
  ...I've just started using my GM Safari AWD work van again, after a long spell of enjoying my "new" Aa Transaxle 5 sp...
• Re: Viscous Coupling
  Historical mailing list - Grant Johnson
  Sat, 7 May 2016 09:41:53 -0700
  ...I'm trying to figure out if >> this is an emergency where I risk frying my transaxle, or if I can get >> away >> with...
• Re: Hydaulic Clutch "Adjustment"
  Historical mailing list - John S. Jones
  Tue, 4 Feb 1997 12:13:00 -0800
  ...It ended up being a leaky slave cylinder - located on top of the transaxle. My van wouldn't shift at all (thought it was...
• Re: Rock Tumbling Noise
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Fri, 24 Jul 1998 02:14:12 EDT
  ...But don't take my word on it! Go see that mechanic and hope for the best! Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA
• Re: Vanagon 5 Speed Trannies. RPM in 5th gear question.
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Sun, 22 Nov 1998 02:32:09 EST
  ...Its nice if you have to pull a tree stump but is almost useless around town. -Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA
• Re: JEEP wheels
  Historical mailing list - Pat
  Sun, 17 Jan 1999 01:11:44 -0500
  ...Just depends on how much boost you care to run and how many spare transaxles you have laying around. >That's assuming that the...
• Re: Shifter resistance?
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Thu, 23 Mar 2000 23:11:38 -0800
  ...Maybe time for a rebuild...smile :) Daryl of AA Transaxle, Duvall, Wa. (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 (toll free) aatransaxle.com (web...
• For Sale
  Historical mailing list - james dunne
  Wed, 27 Mar 2002 09:04:46 -0800
  ...Rebuilt transaxle by Carter's Gear Box Shop in CA at about 100K. Problems are AC does not work; rear fan does not work...
• Re: Redline Oil
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sun, 4 May 2003 19:29:44 -0400
  ...someone could tell me the capacities of the front diff > and transaxle. I would like to get redline in their. I see they are...
• Re: Weddle still in existence?
  Historical mailing list - John C.
  Sat, 18 Sep 2004 10:06:42 EDT
  ...In fact they sent a booklet on Mendeola transaxles; Prices upwards of $18, 500.00 US !!!! Their phone # is: 805-696-9665, but they...
• Re: manuel trans pop's drops out of third gear
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Sun, 25 Mar 2007 09:23:31 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com Subject: manuel trans pop's drops out of third gear > getting it running and gas...
• RPM Delo and other CJ-4 rated oils
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Wed, 28 May 2008 09:09:47 -0700
  ...I recently had the opportunity to work with a very competent fellow in Oregon on some transaxle upgrades. He also intimated that the elimination...
• Re: To-do list while transaxle is out.
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Thu, 7 May 2009 12:28:04 -0400
  ...call - did you do anything with the grounding strap from the > transaxle to the frame? > I had a recent problem where my van completely...
• Expert Help ?
  Historical mailing list - Sergio Derada
  Mon, 19 Jun 1995 11:10:26 -0500
  ...The next day, I drove it to a local VW mechanic who said it was the transaxle and would cost ~$2000.00 to be...
• Re: Update on The Miracle & New AA 091 w/ TBD 4 2WD
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Thu, 20 Oct 2011 20:40:26 -0600
  David, I just got a rebuilt Syncro tranny from German Transaxle and they recommended Redline MTL, so that's what is in there.....I...
• 4 speed/5 speed shifter
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 19 May 2010 13:51:31 -0700
  Hey gang, its become apparent that my low mileage 5 speed transaxle has a dead bearing and needs to come out. I guess I...
• Re: FS: '90 wolfsburg Syncro TDI
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sat, 16 Jan 2010 14:15:33 -0500
  ...But this syncro has a TDI conversion from a reputable shop ($20K right there), rebuilt transaxle with gear ratios more suited to the TDI...
• Automatic transmission, WTF?
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:16:58 -0800
  ...More can be found from...transaxleengineering@gmail.com or the website below. Pensioner>>
• Auto Trans vs. Manual ?
  Historical mailing list - Jwilli941
  Fri, 27 Mar 1998 22:04:03 EST
  ...Keep us informed! Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA PS- I only do manuals at this time! But have done my share of the...
• Re: Lug Nut Torque?
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Mon, 30 Mar 1998 07:34:47 +0000
  ...Anybody got the dreaded Vanagon service > manual handy? I don't think the Rabbit one would work here ! > > Todd Hill > VolksWerks Transaxles > Olympia, WA...
• Re: Final Drive Ratio & Gear Ratio for '90 Syncro-reply
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Sun, 3 Jan 1999 18:30:39 EST
  ...market and what is out there is grey market. -Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA 360-412-0948
• Re: What's the correct torque here??
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 17 Jun 1999 00:11:15 -0400
  ...does seem low for an 8mm, >> > >Don't know what the spec is for that there but on the transaxles >the 13mm nuts w...
• Re: White Smoke
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 26 Apr 2000 07:56:35 -0700
  ...operation like Bob Donald's Boston Engine (or Daryl at AA Transaxle). You always have choices! -- Stuart MacMillan Manager, Case Program 800-909-8244...
• Syncro gas tank laying on transaxle
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Sun, 28 Mar 2004 22:39:44 -0500
  THe title said it all.. My daily driver Syncro lost its gas tank friday. Both straps rusted away, and the fuel tank is now...
• Re: ok.. last time for 84 auto trans into an 89 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 24 Mar 2004 15:03:05 -0600
  ...Replace >starter bushing in transaxle case prior to installing transmission. I thought the starter in an automatic was completely self -contained, i.e. no...
• Re: Manual Tranny Oil
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Thu, 15 Mar 2012 21:23:09 -0700
  Richard Koerner wrote: "Redline no longer recommends their products for hypoid gears, making it completely unsuitable for Vanagon/T3 transaxles..." "The fact that Redline...
• Re: Westifarian
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Mon, 13 Oct 2008 08:53:21 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com 86 Syncro Westy..Happy the Camper Zetec in the trunk ----- Original Message ----- Subject: Westifarian Has...
• Re: Transaxle problem 88 Vanagon automatic
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 27 May 2001 18:14:31 -0500
  ...is slipping, just allot > of resistance coming from somewhere in the transaxle. > I would appreciate any suggestions or advice. > > Mark > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Yahoo...
• FW: Re: vanagon 5-speeds
  Historical mailing list - Michael Ramer
  Fri, 27 Jul 2001 07:28:31 -0700
  ...vanagon transmissions > > Mike, > We sell completely rebuilt 5-speed transaxles for between $1995 and $2490, > depending on what gear ratios you want. This is...
• Re: anyone put a locking diff in a 2wd?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 09:28:52 -0500
  ...http://www.aircooledtechnology.com/transaxles/index.html Weddle enineering sells Lock-Right limited slip differential kit for bus & Vanagon transmissions, as well as Syncro...
• Re: strange whirrrrrring sound
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
  Wed, 24 Oct 2012 13:32:15 -0500
  ...When there's an excessive amount of wear (or if the transaxle oil hasn't been changed in a while) these filings will cling...
• Re: Short shift for 5 speed
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 15:20:41 -0500
  ...particularily with a subaru engine. > That's a 5 speed, ( or even 6 speed ) subaru transaxle with a reversed > Ring & Pinion installed in it.
• Insurance company option
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Wed, 8 Jun 2011 09:29:12 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" 86 Syncro Westy w/Turbo Zetec in the trunk
• Re: David's looking for some Transmission advice
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Thu, 29 Apr 1999 00:57:44 EDT
  ...The ends should be nice and round where the T/O bearing pivots. -Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA 360-412-0948
• Re: Thinking of a new URL - ultra slim vanagon content
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Tue, 20 Apr 1999 14:55:24 -0700
  ...Until > then its still...... > > -Todd Hill > VolksWerks Transaxles > Olympia, WA > 360-412-0948
• Re: URGENT!!! need tranny URGENT!!! need todd hill
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Fri, 27 Aug 1999 20:36:39 EDT
  ...Daryl, AA Transaxle (still on the list) 1-877-377-0773
• Re: Recommend? Transmission Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Tue, 2 May 2000 20:23:15 -0400
  ...Rick's prices are steeper than AA Transaxle, but his come with a 2 year, unlimited mileage warranty. Check out his web site at...
• tranny swap
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Stangeland
  Thu, 27 Feb 2003 15:14:06 -0800
  hi all- i'm preparing to swap the crapped out tranny on my "new" '81 westy with a aa transaxle rebuild... i'm wondering...
• Re: Transmission housing corrosion and (separate question) asbestos ;~(
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 15 Jan 2004 07:49:31 -0500
  ...TO much and it would burn, but not the transaxle. I've done extensive welding on then. not a problem. Eric David Brodbeck wrote...
• Re: Flipped transaxles for HiPo Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
  Fri, 26 Mar 1999 12:33:59 -0800
  ...If you are looking for a performance transaxle then >you might consider the Porsche G50 5 spd. No info on it handy >but if...
• Re: Daryl - We get by with a little help from our friends
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Tue, 25 Feb 2014 23:28:03 -0800
  ...AA > Transaxle), and is wholly endorsed by me and many others longtime Vanagon > List members who may chime in. > > > > http://www.gofundme.com/74bld4...
• FW: Awesome! Pop-Up Hallelujah Chorus at Macy's
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Fri, 26 Nov 2010 12:43:08 -0800
  ...http://www.creativeminorityreport.com/2010/11/awesome-pop-up-hallelujah-chor us-at.html Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting...
• Re: Cruising Speed
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sun, 27 Jun 2010 13:13:17 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
• Re: Emissions, Was: AC While Camping
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 10 Jun 2010 13:06:36 -0700
  ...won't be an entirely direct comparison because I've swapped transaxles |as |well but it should be fairly representative. | |Jake |ke.googlepages.com...
• Re: van wrecked; documenting selling prices
  Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
  Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:03:00 -0400
  ...put in a manual trans that was supposed to have been recently rebuilt by AA transaxle. Thanks for the input so far, Ed Duntz