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• was -fuel in intake boot; now: problem solved!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer 19618-5th Ave so Seattle WA 98148
  Fri, 21 Jan 2000 04:08:53 EST
  I would like to thank Daryl of AA transaxle in Duvall, WA. for pointing me to the cause of the rough running, poor gas...
• Re: Dumb Question
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 21 Mar 2010 01:30:00 -0700
  ...Hope to get Daryl > > at AA Transaxle to do the deed. > >
• Re: Suckers beware: Re: Interesting item on eBay
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Tue, 16 Mar 2004 16:37:48 -0500
  ...He's >>>obviously hoping some sucker won't read it. >>> >>>does not include an engine assembly or transaxle >>> >>> >>>Jim >>> >>>On Mar 16, 2004, at...
• Re: Any Fiat Spider owners out there?
  Historical mailing list - Anderson,Chuck
  Mon, 8 Oct 2001 09:02:32 -0600
  ...Any Fiat Spider owners out there? Transaxle, eh? Didn't have one. All Spiders were front engine, rear drive. Very conventional setup. sounds like...
• Re: Special Thanks to Daryl of AA Transaxle
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 8 Feb 2012 18:41:26 -0700
  ...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: Which redline oil to use
  Historical mailing list - Eric Unrau
  Wed, 1 May 2002 07:27:41 -0700
  ...April 29, 2002 11:15 PM To: 'vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM' Cc: 'AA Transaxle'; 'Trvlr2001@aol.com'; 'Matthew Pollard'; 'developtrust'; 'Bill Harris'; 'John Rodgers...
• Problem removing / installing automatic from final drive
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Thu, 9 Jul 2009 10:09:12 -0400
  I have a bad 85 Automatic Transmission Vanagon (slips in all forward gears) so I pulled the entire transaxle. I then removed the AT...
• Source for reliable axle assemblies
  Historical mailing list - John Seehorn
  Fri, 9 Jan 2015 11:47:13 -0800
  ...At one time Daryl from AA Transaxle made a suggestion, but I have not been able to find that. Thanks John S Ginger - 1983...
• Vanagon for sale in Williams, AZ
  Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
  Thu, 21 Jul 2011 20:31:46 -0800
  ...The owner (who is also the motel manager) says it has a new engine and transaxle. It has about 165,000 miles on the...
• Re: T-3 Transaxle Needed: 82 Diesel Westy1
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Wed, 29 Apr 1998 23:51:00 -0600
  > PS- My info shows that Diesels Vans came with a 5.86 not > a 5.43 ring and pinion. The 5.43 ratio is...
• Re: Oil leak between tranny and engine.
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Sun, 28 Mar 1999 23:13:36 -0700
  ...tmjcgarret, It could also be a leak from the transaxle input shaft seal. Compare the leaked oil with your engine oil and your trans...
• Re: syncro pumkin unit
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Thu, 30 Nov 2000 10:19:04 -0800
  ...VC happy or is there a trick? > > Regards Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA.(Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 toll...
• Re: Broken Stebro Muffler Bracket / Malcolm's trip
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 9 Aug 2005 09:05:45 EDT
  ...But, I had a Syncro with the original muffler still running strong whenever the transaxle queefed out at 216 Kmi. Georgie
• Re: Toyota engine conversion?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 17 Oct 2006 21:35:09 -0700
  ...tough row to hoe, getting it to mate with a VW transaxle. Appears that it's designed to work with some custom made conformal...
• Re: Bearing load on reverse driven transaxles
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Wed, 25 Nov 1998 17:37:45 -0600
  ...The mainshaft This is true for most transaxles. I was thinking about the longitudunal loading imparted by the pinion gears. >is supported in the...
• Re: idea?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Fri, 25 Oct 2013 12:49:29 -0700
  ...Scott On 10/25/2013 5:40 AM, David Bjorkman wrote: > Careful how you use that space above the transaxle. It could cause a...
• Odd transaxle problems
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sullivan
  Mon, 16 Jul 2001 20:19:19 -0700
  ...Any suggestions before I take it to AA Transaxle? Supposedly it's a rebuild from PO with not that many miles. Yet it's...
• Re: Friday quiz- '53 le Mans
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 11 Feb 2011 08:31:11 -0800
  ...At first I thought the dead #6 must have a Ferguson > transaxle in it but that's not it...its a Talbot Lago . > > So...
• Re: damage from missing bellhousing bolts
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 Feb 1995 08:36:15 +0500
  ...installing the upper bellhousing bolts that secure the engine to the >transaxle. With the engine out, jack up one wheel and turn that wheel...
• Re: HARD to take it out of first and reverse
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Tue, 27 Mar 2001 17:40:25 -0800
  ...The clutch seems to bee fine. > What's up? Anyone for this? > Zoltan Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA.(Seattle area) (425) 788-4070...
• FS: Syncro trans on ebay
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 16 Jan 2003 13:50:09 EST
  ...Syncro transaxle. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2400189649 Currently bid at $650 and has not met the reserve. Buy...
• Re: [Syncro] Slip Yoke Drive Shaft (May Special)
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 30 Apr 2004 06:22:34 EDT
  ...Although the transaxle and the front drive are locked into position, there is still a fair amout of movement between the two, especially once...
• Re: V8 into Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 30 Jan 2006 22:08:33 -0800
  ...of Marty's Chevy V8 powered Doublecab with a Porsche G50 transaxle. Last time I was in MSDS's shop was a couple months...
• Re: Can engine and transmission be swapped?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Foss - Shazam
  Mon, 19 May 2008 22:27:17 -0700
  And besides all that, if this wasn't mentioned already.........many people mistakenly think you can just grab any engine / transaxle package, and turn...
• Re: Manual Tranny Oil
  Historical mailing list - Joe T.
  Mon, 12 Mar 2012 09:24:04 -0600
  ...morning and drained the MT90 out of my freshly-rebuilt AA transaxle (last summer, 3500 miles) and filled it with Castrol Syntec 75/90...
• Re: how can you tell 4-speed vs. 5-speed apart outside of the van
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 24 Oct 2006 08:29:03 -0700
  ...This English page has a very complete listing of transaxles and ratios, along with manufacturing dates and original fitments. http://www.club80-90syncro.co...
• Re: Limited Slip Diff. sources?
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Wed, 5 Mar 2008 18:14:26 -0800
  ...I can make your 2wd either a limited slip or a Locker limited slip...just takes $$$$ Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle...
• Re: The most butch vanagon I've ever seen
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Mon, 3 Feb 2014 20:54:30 -0800
  ...if it uses a stock vanagon 2WD transaxle. On 2/3/2014 3:14 PM, JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > In a message dated 2...
• Re: Booster heater? was- idea?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 25 Oct 2013 07:46:42 -0500
  ...coil either underneath after removing the POS booster heater or >in the area above or around the transaxle ? Will need fans for each coil.
• Re: Bostig suspending AT kits
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:44:05 -0800
  ...one vehicle and the work done by one shop on one transaxle and one engine. If they have not seen the same problem occurring...
• Re: CV 12 pt tool #2
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Tue, 23 Mar 1999 21:24:30 -0500
  ...How to get a proper XZN tool? > ------------------------------------------------------ > > Well, Pat, I'd try Snap-On..........;) > > -Todd Hill > VolksWerks Transaxles > Olympia, WA > 360-412-0948 >
• Interesting item on eBay web site item#311633114: 1987 Volkswagon Vanagon Syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Apr 2000 20:48:15 -0400
  ...New transmission, transfercase, front transaxle, brakes, muffler,tires and stereo. Very clean interior. Small dents on driver rear quarter-panel. Runs excellent. Visit eBay...
• Re: Oettenger 2.5L Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 28 Oct 2000 21:30:47 +1200
  ...They get so much >torque out of them that the Vanagon racers in Nurburgring this year were >breaking transaxles all day long without the...
• wood splitter
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sat, 21 Jul 2001 08:54:00 -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: aircooled transaxle with 1.6NA diesel
  Historical mailing list - Myron Lind
  Thu, 17 Jan 2002 17:47:02 -0800
  > You have almost EXACTLY the same torque at the flywheel at any given road > speed with either tranny.. Having the same torque at the...
• Re: Drain Coolant to replace Thermostat (2.1 L)???
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 24 Jul 2003 01:28:11 EDT
  ...the pressure tank and also the radiator hoses located beside the transaxle. Shortly after I bought my first Vanagon, I realized the usefulness of...
• Re: Freezing throttle cable
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 5 Feb 2004 09:07:25 -0500
  Good chance a sleeve hto hose fitting has been pulled out in front of the transaxle, and water is getting in there. Check it...
• Zetec Question
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 8 Dec 2005 11:21:52 -0800
  ...I currently have a transaxle from Darryl that allows me to cruise at 70 at about 3600 RPM and on a good day I...
• Re: heck-uva time realighning shift linkage
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Thu, 16 Feb 2006 23:05:27 -0600
  ...One MUST take this pin loose when removing the emgone and leaving the transaxle in place. The weight of the transaxle will bend this...
• Re: syncro prop shaft alignment
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 23 May 2010 19:18:22 -0600
  ...What you say seems to be true, that the transaxle should be very close to 4 degrees down. The differential will "adjust" itself given...
• Re: In the clutch of tragedy Help! (questions)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 25 Jul 1997 18:00:30 -0700
  ...The right side of the release lever will come free and out of the transaxle housing. f. Perform CLEANING AND INSPECTION. g. Installation is...
• Re: Other Engine Swaps
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 08:48:47 -0400
  ...You would have to enlarge the opening of the engine compartment to encompass the area above the transaxle, but this would just be a...
• Re: FW: Syncro transmission seam leak
  Historical mailing list - Leon
  Sun, 15 May 2005 10:40:44 -0700
  ...Syncro transmission seam leak > > Hello Volks, > > After cleaning off my Syncro transaxle case from the red sand that was > caked > all over it, I...
• Transmission quits after 310,000 miles
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Sun, 13 Nov 2011 11:30:36 -0500
  ...I have an automatic transaxle, accelerator cable, axles, shifter, starter from and 84 that I would like to install. The only part I am...
• Re: Flipped transaxles for HiPo Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 28 Mar 1999 23:03:52 +0200
  Otmar Ebenhoech wrote: > There was a Hot VWs back in the 80s that had a article on putting a 911 5 > speed trans in...
• Re: Where is the best place to rebuild 2WD transmission?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Oct 1999 08:19:19 EDT
  If you want someone else to do it I would recommend German Transaxle in Seattle, Wa (these are who I deal with). They are...
• Re: Wanted:mechanic in Seattle
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sun, 12 Aug 2001 09:43:51 -0700
  ...3366 Call me if you have any questions Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA.(Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 toll...
• Re: Redline gear lube
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 09:29:56 -0700
  A couple of years ago, before I purchased MTL for my van, I got VW's specs for the transaxle fluid out of the...
• Auto Trans questions/ woes
  Historical mailing list - aka.bugle
  Wed, 27 Sep 2006 10:13:15 -0400
  ...No serious leaks in transaxle (only minor seepage, no drips) torque converter is dry and not leaking. fluids OK trans shifts fine, and engine...
• Re: AATransaxle .. Daryl
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Sat, 25 Aug 2007 19:16:10 -0700
  ...And thanks Bob for the kudos...muchly appreciated..nice to hear the good stuff on occasion Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle...
• Re: Lockers -- how hard to install LLSD?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 10 May 2011 08:15:36 -0700
  ...I'm-a gonna have the tranny pulled and hauled over to German Transaxle to have the stock auto trans differential replaced with a...
• Re: Put That Syncro To Good Use! (Friday)
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Fri, 7 Jan 2011 18:22:54 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" 86 Syncro Westy w/Turbo Zetec in the trunk -----Original...
• Correction, AIR cooled '80 Vanagon, need tranny help.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 15 Oct 96 15:02:11 EDT
  ...Someone said that the 091 transaxle is used in the '78 to '83 Vanagon, air cooled, rear engine. How expensive *IS* this transmission, and...
• It's Weddle. Weddle, Weddle, Weddle!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Sun, 21 Feb 1999 10:00:32 EST
  ...Weddle Engineering Performance Transaxle Products P.O. Box 15466 Long Beach, CA 90815 (562)598-2731 In case you're searching the archives and...
• Re: Redline Gearoil
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Thu, 16 Sep 1999 01:31:16 EDT
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle
• Re: broken 3/4 hub
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Wed, 9 Feb 2000 12:05:30 -0600
  Hi Dana, Not sure but I don't think any stock transaxles have the new style 3/4 hubs. When I get a new...
• redline mtl vs. mt-90
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Fri, 15 Jun 2001 14:21:29 -0700
  according to the syncro.org site, redline recommends mt-90 for high-temperature operation in the transaxle. i will soon be changing out my...
• Re: Syncro replacement/Government surplus auction
  Historical mailing list - Brian Wasson
  Thu, 7 Jul 2005 14:31:57 -0500
  ...Truck is powered by an LDS 465-1 6 cylinder 240 hp diesel engine, 5 speed transmission and 2 speed transaxle. 4 X 6...
• Re: horse power
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 9 Nov 2019 12:06:55 -0500
  ...qualify that with a "depends how you drive". > I have seen transaxles destroyed by the power of the original 1.9l engine > because of...
• Re: transmission rebuild
  Historical mailing list - AD Felder
  Thu, 19 Mar 2009 20:13:31 -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...