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• Re: What colour is freon?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 12 Jan 1997 21:47:20 -0800
  ...If the torque converter seal starts going it can get slung ALL over by the torque converter (a condition I may be looking at...
• Re: ok.. last time for 84 auto trans into an 89 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
  Wed, 24 Mar 2004 10:34:47 -0600
  ...Replace torque converter bushing inside torque converter prior to installation. Replace final drive fluid. Make the swap, use the '89 dipstick tube for the...
• TIICO: drive plate confusion
  Historical mailing list - Spooner, Robert E.
  Fri, 13 Jul 2001 07:28:19 -0400
  ...This means you need 2mm longer bolts to connect the torque converter. These bolts are not included in the kit. It was hard finding...
• Re: Broken bolt on torque converter
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Wed, 28 Jul 2004 12:49:43 -0700
  ...I think there is at least 1 broken bolt stud in the torque converter, possibly more. If anyone knows where I can get a...
• Re: Torque Converter Seal Very Brittle...Anyone know why?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Thu, 11 Nov 2004 16:26:47 -0500
  ...I recently had my Auto Trans pulled from my 90 Carat and had the Torque Converter Seal replaced (for the second time in a...
• looking for torque converter
  Historical mailing list - raul lince
  Mon, 18 Nov 2002 03:50:15 +0000
  Hey, Im looking for a converter for a 89 vanagon. Any hints on dealers or do you have a converter with a good ring...
• Re: Looking for a Torque Converter
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 27 May 2010 18:42:30 -0700
  ...Looking for a Torque Converter > > Hello Folks, > > I haven't had much luck finding a torque converter from our better > known listvendors. My local...
• Re: Torque converter seal leaking?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 24 Sep 2013 22:52:20 -0400
  ...Torque converter seal leaking? > >I had a very similar experience. I was going up a long hill in "D" third >gear and theorize the...
• Re: Torque converter seal leaking?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 23 Sep 2013 12:01:59 -0400
  ...Torque converter seal leaking? Hello, It appears that my '86 GL is leaking ATF from the torque converter seal even though I recently replaced...
• Re: New Torque Converter-was loss of power resolved
  Historical mailing list - Dale Goodvin
  Sat, 4 Jan 2003 09:22:22 -0800
  ...Busch" <lbusch@IX.NETCOM.COM> wrote: > Just out of curiosity, do you notice any difference that would be > attributed to replacing the torque converter...
• Re: Source for auto trans information 90GL
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 14 Mar 2003 08:04:24 -0500
  To replace the torque converter or seals, it is easier to remove the transmission than the engine. The torque converter has a bushing that...
• Re: Torque converter seal leaking?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Anderson
  Tue, 24 Sep 2013 10:27:09 +0000
  ...Torque converter seal leaking? John, Thanks for sharing your experience with your vanagon's AT. I think I'll proceed with a service kit...
• torque converter types
  Historical mailing list - patrick
  Sat, 19 Jun 2004 13:53:39 -0500
  ...I am in need of a Z type torque converter for a 85 vanagon gl. I have a working d type converter but it...
• '86 Vanagon removing/installing flex plate & torque converter
  Historical mailing list - Bob Anderson
  Sat, 20 Apr 2013 09:58:24 +0000
  ...2.1 engine and install this flex plate, along with the torque converter onto a 1987 2.1 engine that I am about to...
• Re: auto tranny questions
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Thu, 10 Sep 1998 12:55:28 -0400
  ...Bentley does indicate that the >torgue converter itself is filled with AT fluid. It is ATF going to the torque converter through the nested...
• Re: looking for a Torque Converter
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 4 Jan 2023 10:26:29 -0500
  ...Hi folks. > I am hoping someone can help me locate a torque Converter for my 1986 > Westfalia. > GTA is not an option (long story...
• Re: What are your thoughts on Rebuilding an auto trans at home?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sun, 18 Jan 2004 11:30:54 -0800
  Make sure you get a rebuilt torque converter. A lot of filth can accumulate in the torque converter. Rebuilding the transmission without rebuilding the...
• Re: help
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Mon, 12 Mar 2001 00:37:14 -0800
  When your tranni is accessible(engine off) just pull out torque converter and behind it is the seal. Pull it out with screwdriver carefuly...
• AT rebuilding
  Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
  Mon, 24 Feb 2003 19:02:51 -0500
  ...Who sells AT rebuilding sets? What exactly is rebuilt in a torque converter? Recommended converter rebuilders? Is the AT up to a TDI powerplant...
• Re: what to do?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 29 Nov 1999 22:09:35 -0500
  ...Thank you! A torque converter is something like a couple of grapefruit halves (with segments removed but the membranes still intact) facing each other...
• Re: '86 Vanagon removing/installing flex plate & torque converter
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sat, 20 Apr 2013 18:09:48 -0400
  ...Re: '86 Vanagon removing/installing flex plate & torque converter > > The lower studs on the engine are longer on the manual trans engine so you...
• Re: Give me some feedback here!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 28 Oct 2005 10:09:46 -0400
  Make sure the "nipple" in the center of the torque converter has absolutely no rust on it. Test fit the flex plate when everything...
• Re: The automatic tranny on vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 23 Jul 2007 11:06:39 -0400
  ...They are basic three speed units, no locking torque converter. The torque conveters are air cooled, water cooled Vanagons have water cooling added to...
• Re: Auto Tranny vs. Manual?
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Fri, 27 Mar 1998 22:00:41 -0500
  ...This extra power consumption comes from heat generated by shearing transmission fluid in the torque converter. The fact that heat exchangers are installed on...
• auto tranny parts swap
  Historical mailing list - Mervyn Readman
  Sun, 8 Jul 2007 12:17:20 -0400
  Anyone know if a 1990 auto tranny torque converter will fit in a 85 auto tranny. Merv
• Re: Standard to automatic?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 7 Nov 2009 02:12:49 -0500
  ...Towing and long hills are a bit of a concern due to some of the torque converter heat but the converter has ample cooling...
• Re: Engine removal
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Fri, 20 Nov 1998 13:58:34 -0500
  ...The torque converter is bolted to the carrier plate with these bolts. I was able to put a socket on the bolt through the...
• Re: Auto trans operating test help?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 11 Nov 2012 08:15:45 -0700
  ...If there is >> any >> overrun potential at all it is in the torque converter. Once the >> converter >> goes above the stall or slip speed...
• AUTO Tranny '84 vs.'89..any differences?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Birk
  Mon, 12 Mar 2001 11:29:50 -0500
  ...If it doesn't work, I will have a core AT/Diff/torque converter, at the least I may have some parts for others...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 30 Jul 2002 - Special issue (#2002-910)
  Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeff (DSIO-MS)
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 11:54:19 -0400
  Jim, If I'm not mistaken your problem is a leaking torque converter. I've not experienced this in a Vanagon before but your...
• Re: A/T torque converter seal replacement (rabbit trans)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 26 Sep 2002 22:24:52 -0400
  The torque converter and seal has nothing to do with ATF getting into the final drive. It is either leaking through the governor shaft...
• Re: Leaking Torque Converter Seal - Note to Jim A.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:07:00 -0700
  ...that you have had issues with your Zetec conversion and auto trans Torque Converter seal leaks. I sure didn't mean to make you...
• Torque Converter Questin
  Historical mailing list - Dale Goodvin
  Mon, 30 Dec 2002 19:06:07 -0800
  ...This is what VW Dealer did: "replaced all belts" (3 V-Belts) "replaced oil seal, gasket, bulb and TORQUE CONVERTER" (vehicle was leaking transmission...
• flywheel bolts
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Fri, 10 Dec 1999 09:20:25 -0500
  ...automatic busses and van use the same torque plate and torque converter so go figure. the newest bentley book lists 2 differant torque specs...
• Re: No fire #3 hole...The sad truth
  Historical mailing list - Access Systems
  Tue, 9 Nov 1999 22:40:41 -0500
  On Tue, 9 Nov 1999, Ron Hill wrote: > As it will probably take me a week or more (damn those torque converter > bolts are...
• AT Intercooler Question
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Mon, 8 Jan 2007 19:35:31 -0500
  ...particularly as it pertains to the torque converter. That is, the torque converter seems to continuously loose fluid to the cooler. Is this normally...
• Re: Any Websites? - Auto Tranny Repair/Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Dave Yates
  Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:47:08 +1000
  oops. I should have referred to ESSENTIAL oil seal replacements for torque converter AND the transmission. Dave
• Re: TIICO oxy sensor, torque converter, and misc questions
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Thu, 16 Aug 2001 14:02:24 -0400
  ...I got my torque converter bolts from a local nut/bolt supply house called Wilder's in Raleigh. Got 10.9 grade bolts with...
• Grapefruit Halves, was: what to do? NO VANAGON CONTENT
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 30 Nov 1999 07:07:03 -0500
  David- Everyone knows that a torque converter is NOT like grapefruit halves rotating in oil...They are like toasted whole wheat pita bread, rotating...
• Re: looking for a Torque Converter
  Historical mailing list - Jim O'Connor
  Wed, 4 Jan 2023 10:29:58 -0500
  ...Hi folks. > > I am hoping someone can help me locate a torque Converter for my 1986 > > Westfalia. > > GTA is not an option (long story...
• Re: Suddenly nothing
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 23 Jul 2012 06:53:42 -0400
  But, but...He said straight off that he checked and the torque converter was running with the engine. Larry A. On Mon, Jul 23...
• Re: '86 Vanagon removing/installing flex plate & torque converter
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sat, 20 Apr 2013 13:25:49 -0400
  ...2.1 engine and > install this flex plate, along with the torque converter onto a 1987 2.1 > engine that I am about to...
• Re: Won't go in ...
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Wed, 16 Jan 2019 21:40:43 -0800
  Found the culprit! That mystery sleeve that would not the torque converter go in was nothing but a bushing that was left behind by...
• Re: replaced tranny but no move. What next?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 20 Dec 2005 08:23:41 -0500
  ...if the >torque is empty... you won't go far! > >I did replace 3 torque converter lately, the van won't move if the...
• Re: Leaking Torque Converter Seal
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:23:50 -0400
  Nothing will "patch" that leaky seal, you need to replace it. Push it a bit more IN next time, about 1/8. Ben
• Re: Automatic transmission question
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 17 Jul 2011 09:46:18 -0400
  ...Don't let the torque converter fall off the front shaft prematurely. Then carefully pull the torque converter off the front shaft and you...
• Mystery Auto Trans leak....Suggestions urgently needed.
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Mon, 4 Oct 2004 10:50:38 -0700
  ...Some history...my Torque Converter Seal blew last year as I was preparing to have the engine replaced... so I had it replaced at...
• Re: toque converter seal question?
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Fri, 7 Mar 2003 00:09:47 +0000
  <html><div style='background-color:'><DIV> <P><BR>Hi, the torque converter seal goes flush, if not, it will leak. Trust me, BTDT. How...
• Re: Torque converter drive plate question....
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Fri, 7 May 2004 05:59:47 -0400
  ...If you do not believe me, take your torque converter and you will see that that nub does not fir in the flywheel with...
• Re: Suddenly nothing
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 21 Jul 2012 08:15:30 -0400
  ...The front pump is driven by the small diameter rod that goes from the torque converter thru the center of the input/output shafts...
• Re: Worst thing you ever did to your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 13 Aug 2005 00:42:27 -0700
  Aside from buying it? (Just kidding.) Putting too-long bolts in the torque converter. Led to a rebuilt torque converter and a still-pending...
• Re: Torque Converter Seal Blew....anyone know why they do?
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 WBXs
  Sat, 5 Apr 2003 18:56:07 +0000
  ...As for the installation of the new torque converter seal, be sure to pack the interior of the new seal with Vasoline petroleum jelly...
• Transmission Seal Leak!?
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Tue, 24 Feb 2009 21:54:37 -0500
  ...Looked like the torque converter had spun some around on last weekend's short drive. I tried to dig up some info on Vanagon...
• Re: Dexron III compatible with my plan? + Ammendment
  Historical mailing list - raul lince
  Tue, 4 Mar 2003 02:57:50 +0000
  ...New cooler installed rebuilt torque converter, so most of the bad mix has been removed. AT pump turned by hand and cleaner then introduced...
• Re: Torque Converter Seal Very Brittle...Anyone know why?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 11 Nov 2004 12:49:46 -0700
  ...my Auto Trans pulled from my 90 Carat > and had the Torque Converter Seal replaced (for the > second time in a year and a...
• Re: 1984 Westphalia Automatic Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 30 Jun 2007 13:27:56 -0400
  Was it the same torque converter on both transmissions? Was the trans from FL in vehicle or sitting around out in the elements? I...
• Re: Leaking Torque Converter Seal- Fixed
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Thu, 25 Mar 2010 22:40:26 -0400
  ...Leaking Torque Converter Seal- Fixed I seek list wisdom on cleaning the oily residue off of the items that have been sprayed with hot...
• WTB: torque converter, '86 + Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 3 Aug 2002 07:06:23 EDT
  Urgently needed for stranded customer, torque converter in good condition, for 1986 and up Vanagon. Outer shell of their's has rusted away leaving...
• Re: Auto Trans, Shift Points etc.
  Historical mailing list - John
  Thu, 23 Sep 1999 22:48:07 -0400
  ...cc:Mail Text > > Virtually all non-electrically activated "automatic" transmissions use > Al, Does the Vanagon automatic have a lock up torque converter ? JP
• Re: Torque converter seal leaking?
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 23 Sep 2013 09:33:47 -0400
  ...It appears the oil was coming out through the openings at the torque converter. We let the engine cool down and wiped off all...