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• Auto Transmission Repair in NC
  Historical mailing list - Jim Huskins
  Fri, 19 Dec 2003 08:43:32 -0500
  ...Vanagon with transmission trouble. The auto will be a new experience for me. All my current and previous vans are manuals. How good is...
• Difference in transmissions.
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Thu, 6 Jun 2002 23:35:30 -0400
  Can anyone tell me the difference between a 091 and 091/1 manual transmission? Can they be interchanged ie. 091 for an 091/1...
• Re: 84 manual transmission - pops out of 4th
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 1 Dec 2003 13:06:23 -0500
  ...84 manual transmission - pops out of 4th I'm getting ready to do so searches on the list but here's what is happening...
• Re: conversion ot automatic transmission to manual, 84 westy
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Mon, 13 Mar 2000 22:54:26 -0600
  ...What is the feasibility of >switching over to a manual transmission? Any drawbacks? Would I be better >off with just having the automatic transmission...
• AT v.s. Manual (was: Re: Automatic Transmissions!!)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Dec 1997 15:00:48 -0500
  ...writes: << With all the Slipping Autos being talked about >> FWIW, the manual transmissions in watercooled Vanagons have always been more trouble prone than the...
• Re: Automatic vs. 4 Speed Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Howard Allen
  Wed, 12 Oct 2005 15:02:01 -0400
  ...I believe that if I had a manual transmission I would gain about 3 MPG. The '84 does not feature a lock up converter...
• Re: Aircooled vs. WBX manual transmission
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Wed, 30 Jul 2008 07:30:16 -0700
  ...manual transmissions are not > swappable... Is this true, or is it merely difficult? Are any of the > internals interchangeable? > > Craig has an aircooled transmission...
• Re: expected lifetime for transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 11 Jun 1999 12:37:39 -0700
  ...expected lifetime for transmission? > > > > What should one expect the lifetime of a Vanagon manual transmission > > to be? I know it varies according to ones...
• Re: Where can I buy Redline synthetic manual transmission fluid
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:42:52 -0600
  ...Where can I buy Redline synthetic manual transmission fluid > >Where are you located Dave? > >On Sat, Nov 28, 2009 at 8:26 AM, David...
• Re: Convert 85 auto to 4sp? And HP increases please
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Jan 2001 03:31:19 EST
  ...3 of the 4 manual transmission vanagons i've owned had this cracked slider hub problem, while none of the auto tranny vans ive...
• looking for a volkswagen!
  Historical mailing list - Sue Holbink
  Tue, 20 Nov 2001 16:42:27 -0800
  I've been looking for a used manual transmission volkswagen camper. I've been checking the newspapers, autotrader, local dealers. Anyone have any other...
• Re: Automatic vs. Standard (Manual)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 3 Jun 2004 17:31:38 -0700
  ...I had a '76 > bay-window > camper a number of years ago with a manual transmission, and it was a > great vehicle, but driving...
• Aircooled transmission options
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Sun, 20 Sep 2009 09:41:45 +0200
  ...the road, what are my options for replacing the 2 speed manual transmission in the bus? 3rd and 4th are not good options while...
• Re: Automatic vs Manual trans. ( Friday )
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 11 Sep 2015 11:03:27 -0700
  ...They will get better gas mileage than a manual transmission in the same car, which is why most manuals have disappeared (CAFE standards). All...
• Additions and corrections to Technical Transmission Question.
  Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
  Sun, 17 Apr 2016 16:08:45 +0000
  1985 Westfalia hightop with a manual transmission linked to a zero miles Ford Zetec Bostig conversion. (new engine, transmission rebuilt 32,000 miles ago...
• Convert Auto to Manual!?
  Historical mailing list - David Klein
  Sun, 6 Dec 2009 20:54:56 -0700
  Hi All, I am looking at converting a 1987 Westy from auto to manual transmission. Is this doable and how much $$$ might I be...
• Re: Auto or Man trans on '93 EV MV?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Tue, 26 Aug 1997 22:13:51 UT
  ...Tom <snip> What's the conventional wisdom on Automatic or Manual transmission in the '93 Eurovan MV? This is the 5 cylander engine. (I...
• Tranny oil
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Schuster
  Thu, 27 Oct 1994 10:53:58 +0100 (MET)
  What do you think about changing the transmission oil regularly? My manual says you never need to change the transmission oil of a vanagon...
• Re: Changing auto Trans. to Manual ??
  Historical mailing list - Scott Charles
  Thu, 19 Feb 2004 20:19:20 -0800
  Has anyone changed a Auto Transmission to Manual?? What would it take? Does the body need to be modified or can it be used...
• Checking Transmission Oil
  Historical mailing list - B. Webb
  Sun, 30 Jan 2000 14:16:17 +0000
  With all the discussion on what oil to use in the manual transmission I want to check mine. What is the tool to use...
• Transmission input shaft play?
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Wed, 7 Nov 2012 05:18:54 +0000
  I was looking at a (used) manual transmission today and it had maybe 1/8" to 1/4" of play at the end of...
• Re: calling redline lube heads
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Thu, 27 Mar 2003 07:03:39 -0800
  ...According to their product information found here <http://www.redlineoil.com/redlineoil/mtpds.pdf> "MTL can be used in most manual transmissions and transaxles...
• Change gearing on Automatic Transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Cory Sytsma
  Wed, 25 Nov 1998 10:43:09 -0800
  With all this talk about 5 speeds and changing the gearing on a manual transmission, is it possible to change the gearing on the...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 19 Feb 2014 to 20 Feb 2014 - Special issue (#2014-103)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 21 Feb 2014 09:30:50 -0800
  I had wondered if the OP was interested in a manual transmission. The auto to manual swap has been documented over on thesamba Vanagon...
• Re: Convert Auto to Manual!?
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Mon, 7 Dec 2009 09:31:01 -0600
  ...thread about automatic to manual<http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=355607> more on converting transmissions<http://www.thesamba.com/vw...
• Jumpy Trans
  Historical mailing list - clerkin
  Wed, 25 Jul 2001 14:19:29 -0500
  ...I have the manual transmission, and the shuddering goes away after a little driving. Is this indicative of anything? Thanks, Patrick
• Re: Manual or AT?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 14 Jun 2003 17:12:45 -0600
  ...Seems that there are more postings > asking for help with manual transmissions than Auto transmissions. > > I am looking for opinions on the advantages and...
• Transmission Problems - 85 Vanagon Automatic
  Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
  Wed, 24 Nov 1999 19:05:17 -0500
  ...Similar to as if it was a manual transmission and someone was lightly stepping on the clutch. When I release and reapply the gas...
• Re: Where can I buy Redline synthetic manual transmission fluid
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 29 Nov 2009 09:50:52 -0600
  ...Where can I buy Redline synthetic manual transmission fluid > > Currently 9.95 per quart at myoilshop..... > Miguel > > > > On Sat, Nov 28, 2009 at 7...
• replacing manual transmission
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Sun, 16 Nov 2008 21:51:26 -0500
  I'm in need of a replacement manual transmission in my '85 Westfalia. I've located a used one that I'm going to...
• Transmission Rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - Michael McSwain
  Thu, 4 Jun 2015 22:43:29 -0400
  I have a buddy who's having some transmission problems with his manual '84. Anybody know of anyone near Asheville or Charlotte, NC who...
• swap auto tranny for manual? possible?
  Historical mailing list - mac stricklen
  Fri, 6 Nov 1998 14:28:52 -0800
  ...Would it be possible to retrofit an manual transmission someday? If so could it be done without a nightmare of adapter stuff? thanks, mac...
• Re: Auto vs manual engine wear
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Fri, 25 Jan 2002 13:23:23 -0600
  ...Auto vs manual engine wear I was wondering if an automatic transmission is easier on an engine than a manual tranny? I am new...
• drain plug out of a manual trans?
  Historical mailing list - Racer X
  Mon, 15 Mar 1999 08:31:28 +0000
  Hey folks- Time to add oil to my transmission... Any tips/tricks to getting that filler plug and drain plug out of a manual...
• Looking for another Manual Tranny for Vanagon.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Sep 2000 19:15:13 EDT
  I have yet another customer who needs a Manual transmission for his '84 Vanagon. Any manual Van transmission from '84-91 will do that...
• Manual 5-Speed Transmission (094) Question
  Historical mailing list - Gary Cannell
  Mon, 31 Dec 2001 07:14:54 EST
  ...I understand VW made a 5-speed (094) manual transmission. I have several questions that some of you may be able to answer: 1...
• Re: Carat: Manual vs Automatic
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 11 Nov 1999 22:48:44 EST
  Ken, << how can you really take off any faster with the first gear on the manual transmission being so low? >> Switch to a five...
• Re: manual transmission woes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 3 Dec 2004 20:20:13 -0500
  ...manual transmission woes I have an 87 with manual transmission that has trouble shifting into 3rd gear. It seems not to want to go...
• Re: Where can I buy Redline synthetic manual transmission fluid
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 28 Nov 2009 08:48:11 -0800
  > I bought this online before and am hoping that one of our list vendors will > have the proper fluid for a manual transmission 1990...
• Re: Manual or AT?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Radcliffe
  Sat, 14 Jun 2003 17:13:55 -0700
  ...Seems that there are more postings asking for help with manual transmissions than Auto transmissions. I am looking for opinions on the advantages and...
• Re: auto vs. manual
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 10 Sep 1998 10:25:37 EDT
  ...Auto's are more reliable? I still find that hard to believe...what gives? Mark >> the watercooled Vanagon manual transmissions are a poor design...
• Auto trans for sale - Re: Auto Transmission Repair in NC
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 19 Dec 2003 12:03:00 EST
  ...Vanagon with transmission trouble. The > auto will be a new experience for me. All my current and previous vans > are manuals. > > How good is...
• For Sale: '88 manual tranny for sale.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 5 Jul 2019 21:45:07 -0500
  ...manual tranny and ej2.5 Subie engine. It has 5000 miles on it since rebuild and has always run with Redline MT90 transmission oil...
• Re: Four Speed Wasserboxers?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Mar 1997 03:07:04 -0500 (EST)
  ...Manual transmissions in 1980-1982 aircooled Vanagons were all 4 speed. Manual transmissiona in 1982-1983 diesels were mostly 4 speed, few 5 speed...
• Re: Determine if new pilot bearing needs replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 4 Oct 2017 19:47:01 -0700
  ...The Mk3 automatic and manual transmission cars both have provision in the engine crank for a pilot bearing. Makes total sense though; why make...
• Re: automatic vs. manual transmission
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Thu, 24 Jul 1997 12:45:27 -0500
  >Hello, > > I have found a nice 87 which I might purchase, but it has an automatic >transmission. Would anyone care to comment on the...
• Re: Travel Emergency: 4sp Manual Shifting Problem
  Historical mailing list - C B
  Tue, 15 Jun 2010 17:03:15 -0700
  ...Scott graciously agreed to priority diagnose and possibly swap transmissions if necessary. Grrr, 2nd transmission in 12k miles. Thanks for everyone's rapid assistance!
• Changing Transmission Oil
  Historical mailing list - John Brown
  Wed, 25 Feb 1998 11:56:17 -0800
  I need to change the transmission oil in my vanagon (4-speed manual transmission). I have checked Bentley, but there is no mention of...
• Re: AT speeds/rpm's
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Tue, 2 Jul 2002 21:31:16 -0400
  ...Auto should be the same speed as manual at same rpm. No, manual > transmission is an overdrive in 4th, .86 if I recall right...
• Re: vanagon trivia..who can answer this???
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 13 May 2005 12:21:08 -0400
  ...this one.. > >why do automatic transmission vanagons have a plastic accelerator pedal >reinforced with metal, and manual transmission vanagons just have a plastic >accelerator...
• difficulty shifting
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Wed, 4 Oct 2017 17:32:26 -0700
  Hello all, I have a 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon GL Campmobile, 2.1 waterboxer, 4 speed manual transmission, silver-tan, with 180K miles. The clutch...
• Re: strange noise from '84 manual transmission
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Wed, 13 Feb 2002 10:15:21 EST
  Clutch throwout bearing going bad.
• Looking for a working used 2.1 engine and manual transmission.
  Historical mailing list - ANTONY MARSH
  Thu, 2 May 2019 21:24:05 -0400
  Hello List After totally renovating my 1991 Vanagon I manage to burst the engine and do something terrible to the transmission. I’m retired...
• Re: Query...
  Historical mailing list - Geo
  Sat, 27 Mar 2010 19:18:20 -0700
  ...in fact it should be easier than on a manual transmission. Geo
• Re: vanagon Auto Tranny reliability
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 22 Dec 2002 11:22:15 EST
  ...on the waterboxer models) is more reliable than the manual transmission.....the manual transmissions are prone to the 3/4 gear slider hub cracking...
• Re: reliability of Vanagon automatic transmission ?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Sep 2000 12:05:33 EDT
  ...the 4spd manuals develop a crack in the 3-4 gear slider hub, necessitating the replacement or complete rebuild of the tranny. top end...
• 1985 manual transmission
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 26 Oct 1996 02:20:11, -0500
  ...Also looking for a good manual for my 1985 Volks Vanagon. Chiltons stinks and cannot find Motors Manuals Help help help!!!!!!!!!!!!
• Re: Change gearing on Automatic Transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 26 Nov 1998 10:27:50 -0500
  ...Change gearing on Automatic Transmission? >With all this talk about 5 speeds and changing the gearing on a manual >transmission, is it possible to...
• unclas : [VANAGON] Your thoughts on auto transmission
  Historical mailing list - Thomas, Geoffrey
  Wed, 17 Mar 2004 12:31:55 -0500
  ...Re: [VANAGON] Your thoughts on auto transmission While I drive with a manual tranny, everything I have ever read on The List says the...
• Your thoughts on auto transmission
  Historical mailing list - ncbus
  Tue, 16 Mar 2004 20:14:07 -0500
  ...but all have been manual transmission. I am curious about the reliability, loss of power as opposed to manual trans, and any other general...