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• Re: Shawn's transaxle woes
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Thu, 3 Jun 1999 13:15:44 EDT
  ...Then again, my wife tells me that thinking isn't my strong point! -Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA 360-412-0948
• Re: Viscous Coupling
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Sat, 7 May 2016 09:57:23 -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: From the WetWesties FB Page, About Daryl
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 24 Feb 2014 14:56:26 -0800
  I was a regular customer of Daryl's starting soon after he took over AA Transaxle. Two rebuilds on two different rigs, and later...
• Daryl at AA Transaxle
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Tue, 20 Apr 2010 09:37:13 -0700
  Our friend Daryl will be getting some pretty serious treatment today and over the next few days. Please take a moment or three to...
• Re: 1972 (engine almost in?!?!?) Westfa
  Historical mailing list - King, Robert
  12 Jul 1995 14:02:05 +1000
  ...a lot easier to put the engine(with tin and seal)/transaxle back in as a complete unit rather than breaking them. Although it...
• Re: 86 Rearend Noise-reply
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Thu, 18 Feb 1999 23:29:50 EST
  ...You simply cannot judge how long a failed or worn out part will last. -Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA 360-412-0948
• Re: Powder Coat ?????
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Tue, 29 Jun 1999 02:33:54 EDT
  ...rust was noticed after a couple of years outside in our glorious Pacific NW weather. -Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA 360-412-0948
• Re: Syncro tranny pops out of fourth gear
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 22 Dec 1999 14:38:07 -0800
  ...Call Daryl at AA Transaxle and see if he will set you up on a pre-pay monthly installment plan! Yours might last awhile...
• Re: Chicago area mechanic wanted....
  Historical mailing list - Ken Ehlert
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 19:37:01 -0500
  ...his Syncro in the Chicago area....any ideas.... > Daryl of AA Transaxle > Duvall, WA.(Seattle area) > (425) 788-4070 > 1-877-377-0773 toll...
• Re: Are all Wolfsburgs Automatics?
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Tue, 4 Feb 2003 13:49:16 -0800
  ...example of a Wolfsburg Edition syncro and they all had manual transaxles. ===== TJ Hannink Goldibox - 1987 Vanagon Camper, Wolfsburg Edition Winter Park, Florida http...
• Re: 82 Van Trans rebuild ... Plus Automatics
  Historical mailing list - AA Transaxle
  Tue, 20 May 2003 17:43:19 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 (toll free) aatransaxle.com (web site)
• Re: Easiest Platform to Cnvert to I-4 FROM?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 07:30:46 -0400
  ...Eric T Berk wrote: > I understand it's the Diesel transaxle that makes it possible to use an > inline four block in Vanagons. > > With...
• Re: Tranny
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Tue, 3 Aug 2004 21:23:26 -0400
  Just shipped mine off to Daryl at AA Transaxle today: 90 lbs after all oil drained 133 lbs packed securely in a fiber drum...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 26 Jun 2004 to 27 Jun 2004 - Special issue (#2004-597)
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Sun, 27 Jun 2004 19:21:25 -0700
  ...hubs in the 049 transmissions were bad? How many speeds in that 049? Al whose slider hub was replaced by Transaxle Engineering (shameless plug)
• Re: How do I go about prepping a tranny for re-assembly?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Thu, 26 Apr 2001 16:06:03 -0700
  ...To all those who are technically inclined. > > I have my porsche transaxle labeled and apart. The > case is pretty dirty/greasy outside/inside. What...
• Re: Redline Gearoil success
  Historical mailing list - Dom
  Thu, 16 Sep 1999 04:31:52 +1000
  ...I see 25 + VW >transmissions per month so I should get a fair cross section. >Daryl of AA Transaxle
• Re: idea?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 26 Oct 2013 10:31:03 -0700
  ...There's quite a bit of unused space above the transaxle in a 2WD vanagon. > huge 'outside' area there ....just integrate the unit into...
• stupid starte mistake!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 Oct 1995 16:51:25 -0400 (EDT)
  ...How can I get it out? Do I need to pull transmisson, bell housing, etc?? There is a small plug (1") under transaxle but...
• Query about Weddle Engineering Differential Locker
  Historical mailing list - Dyen Fred D.
  Tue, 25 Jun 1996 17:59:15 -0800 (AKDT)
  ...German Transaxle of America 6312 Nels Anderson Road Bend, Oregon 97701 503-382-7723 I'm considering putting in a Weddle Engineering locking differential...
• Re: Euro-Elec: 91 Volkswagen Vanagon, idiot lights, oil light
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sat, 15 Jan 2000 16:57:52 -0800
  ...Good luck Daryl of AA Transaxle, Duvall, Wa. (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 toll free aatransaxle.com
• '90 drive shaft problem...
  Historical mailing list - John Gladu
  Sat, 8 Jun 2002 23:17:13 -0500
  ...The CV joints accommodate the angle between the wheel and transaxle, but the shaft does not slip on the splines. Any idea if this...
• Re: No Copper Crush Gasket?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 8 Feb 2004 14:32:57 -0700
  "found a 10mm Hex bolt" Pete, that sounds like the drain bolt on the front transaxle of a Syncro!? They ARE hex but I...
• Re: 84 Vanagon Transmission NEEDED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 12 Oct 2005 12:20:31 -0700
  ...AA Transaxle http://aatransaxle.com/ <http://aatransaxle.com/> Daryl Chrostensen is a Listee. Then there's Weddle in Southern California. Lots of good used...
• Re: clutch chatter in reverse
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 17 Jul 2006 12:09:45 -0400
  ...The van is a 1991 Multivan with a syncro > transaxle. > > Thanks, > > Joel >
• Re: 88 2.1 engine for sale
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 20 Sep 2006 01:45:00 -0700
  ...Some shippers require > that they be flushed, too. > > Karl Wolz I've received an engine and a transaxle on two separate occasions from different...
• Re: Noisy transaxle??
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Tue, 22 Oct 2013 14:06:49 -0700
  ...It's fit a Subaru transaxle with a reversed ring and pinion ... not cheap .. I have not driven one...but there are some in...
• Re: Gear box oil - Redline MT90 or Swepco ?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Mon, 27 Aug 2012 17:11:44 -0600
  ...there are reports from AA transaxle, of SOME SVX's eating ring and pinion gears, I have not heard of that problem with TDi...
• Re: Vanagon tranny
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 9 Oct 2022 23:19:25 -0600
  ...Vanagon tranny >> >> Is the vanagon 090 transmission or perhaps transaxle used in any other >> model Volkswagen? >>
• Re: Using American engines for Vanagon swap - why the heck not?
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Fri, 22 Mar 2002 10:59:41 -0800
  ...I would love to drive one of those! (After knowing the HP and torque of that engine) :-) The ultimate problem would be the transaxle...
• Re: Anyone shipped an auto trans?
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Wed, 12 Mar 2003 22:16:26 -0500
  ...According to Daryl's (sp?) info on shipping at the AA Transaxle web site, "A Vanagon trans weighing 100 Lbs costs about $90 to...
• Re: 87 Auto tranny
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 27 Mar 2015 10:15:39 -0700
  German Transaxle in Bend, OR (www.germantransaxle.com) has a great reputation. They also work with Go Westy. I have a VW factory authorized...
• clutch question
  Historical mailing list - Joel VanderKwaak
  Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:34:55 -0800
  ...In any case, where should I look 1st? Does this sound like a clutch or transaxle issue? Is there anything to check that doesn...
• Re: Manual Transmission Input Shaft...?
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Sun, 29 Mar 2009 18:47:41 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com 86 Syncro Westy Zetec in the trunk ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Johnston" <inmytree1@GMAIL.COM...
• Re: Vanagon transaxles- sorta long
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Sun, 3 May 1998 18:13:23 EDT
  In a message dated 98-05-03 01:35:26 EDT, Jwilli941@AOL.COM writes: << Michael (Seattle)- Another fellow Washingtonian! OK, you had asked...
• Syncro VC problems and rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Joel Skousen
  Wed, 8 Apr 1998 11:16:38 -0700
  ...Rebuilt VC from German Transaxles of Bend ORegon (1-800 892-4327), $600 plus refundable $300 core charge. Good deal. Hope that helps, Joel...
• Mystery Hose
  Historical mailing list - Dave Williams
  Thu, 20 Apr 2000 08:32:20 -0600
  ...It connects to a rubber plug on the transaxle end of the engine case, at the top left. It doesn't seem to be...
• NOS 83 Diesel DZ tranny...
  Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
  Thu, 20 Apr 2000 15:54:45 -0700
  ...bellhousing, still has the factory black paint, and stickers..) 1983 diesel transaxle? DZ code, 5.86 final with 3.78/2.06/1.26...
• drive flange in tranny
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Thu, 15 Mar 2001 16:09:06 -0500
  <html><DIV>hey all,</DIV> <DIV>i am trying to replace my transaxle seal on the drivers side of tranny.&nbsp; i got the...
• Re: Shipping a transmission cross country - looking for ideas
  Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
  Tue, 27 Jul 2004 13:29:41 -0600
  I just shipped a transmission to AA Transaxle yesterday, on behalf of Matthew Pollard. Matthew recommended: 4" of bubblewrap, and two layers of cardboard...
• Re: Seattle Area Mechanics?
  Historical mailing list - Tim in Seattle
  Thu, 21 Apr 2005 00:20:10 -0700
  ...more than take care of you (people like Daryl at AA transaxle). Dan is one of those. On 4/20/05, Wes Neuenschwander <wes...
• Re: Symptoms of an overfilled manual tran??
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sun, 22 May 2005 15:05:49 -0700
  ...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: Draining/refilling oil of the Vanagons transaxle?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 26 Aug 2007 17:46:24 -0600
  I jack it up when I fill it. Gives me more room to get under the van and drops the wheel/suspension to move...
• Re: Locker Limited slips available...
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 7 Dec 2007 10:51:31 -0800
  ...let the questions fly... >Daryl of AA Transaxle >(425) 788-4070 >aatransaxle.com
• Re: Transmission issue
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 13 May 2015 16:11:26 +0000
  ...arlensondergaard@gmail.com> wrote: > Stuart > I got a rebuilt from German Transaxle 2 years ago. There is no way i can > go all the...
• Re: Joe's Tranny questions...
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Fri, 11 Jun 1999 16:28:33 EDT
  ...This is why I sell them for what I do! -Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA 360-412-0948 PS- I have a rebuilt...
• Re: 2wd transmission noise question
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 28 Jan 2006 15:10:53 -0800
  ...Jake is right. > > John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver > > Jake de Villiers wrote: > > >Darryl IS the man, but AA Transaxle is in Washington, near Seattle...
• Re: Porsche automatic transmission in a vanagon? Is it possible?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Thu, 27 Dec 2007 21:16:05 -0500
  ...But a porsche 911 uses a clockwise rotating rear engine with transaxle, with the transaxle behind. Exactly like a vanagon. Perhaps you were thinking...
• oil to coolant coolers, get rid of the one on the automatic transmission!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 25 Oct 2017 11:51:02 -0700
  ...I have the one German Transaxle assembles and recommends, and it's the same one they make for Go Westy (and included now on...
• Re: Manual Tranny Oil
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Thu, 15 Mar 2012 22:59:59 -0600
  ...Amsoil 210 is what's being the best recommendation for our transaxles. Daryl has said a few times that his conversations with the Redline...
• '83 Air Cooled 'ASI Conversion' rear end clunk
  Historical mailing list - Kip Jacob
  Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:45:07 -0700
  ...and pull it a couple of times towards the wheel then transaxle the noise goes away and will not return for hundreds of miles...
• Re: Vanagon Transmission/Transaxle?
  Historical mailing list - Detlev Hanschke
  Mon, 5 Apr 1999 01:22:51 EDT
  In a message dated 99-04-04 16:58:33 EDT, you write: << Both seals were replaced, one facing forward the other facing back...
• Re: oil drain plug sealing rings?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Thu, 29 Apr 1999 21:45:03 EDT
  ...some additional or incorrect loading on the case sealing surface area, but who really knows? -Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA 360-412-0948
• Re: Transaxle - Movement of Gear Shifter Normal?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Thu, 24 May 2001 21:52:36 EDT
  In a message dated 5/24/01 7:50:12 PM, steve@SYNCRO.ORG writes: << And Tim Smith did confirm for me in the...
• Re: syncro tranny rebuild
  Historical mailing list - AA Transaxle
  Mon, 18 Feb 2002 09:28:43 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 (toll free) aatransaxle.com (web site)
• Re: redline gear lube
  Historical mailing list - AA Transaxle
  Tue, 24 Sep 2002 11:42:32 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 (toll free) aatransaxle.com (web site) On Tue, 24...
• Re: USA Vanagon EOL
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 16 Jan 2005 19:29:49 -0600
  This question has been eating me ever since trying to locate transaxles for my (now) 3 speed van. Cores are very precious it seems...
• Re: Westifarian
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
  Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:03:43 -0700
  ...been any type of ..farian...rasta or otherwise. > Daryl of AA Transaxle > (425) 788-4070 > aatransaxle.com > 86 Syncro Westy..Happy the Camper > Zetec...
• Re: Auto Trans Modified Governor Test Report [addendum]
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 23 May 2011 13:32:35 -0700
  ...There may be other unintended consequences, but damage to the transaxle does not seem likely. > BTW, I understand the need to change the shift...
• Re: Vanagon tranny
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 9 Oct 2022 22:47:02 -0600
  ...Vanagon tranny >> >> Is the vanagon 090 transmission or perhaps transaxle used in any other >> model Volkswagen? >>
• Re: transmission rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Angus Macnab
  Mon, 16 Mar 2009 22:58:05 -0700
  ...transmission rebuild > > ok, at the risk of starting a fistfight, I am having my 4-speed 091 > transaxle rebuilt.� Any opinions on lubricant for...