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• Re: expected lifetime for transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Johnson, David R FOR:EX
  Thu, 10 Jun 1999 15:06:16 -0700
  My transmission just failed. The fourth gear shift hub, I was told. I had 106000 miles. Just my experience, for what its worth David...
• Fwd: CamperVW
  Historical mailing list - Vicki Derrer
  Fri, 2 Jul 1999 16:25:03 EDT
  ...I own a 1990 Vanagon (syncro) Camper and I am in need of someone to work on my transmission. The local VW dealership wants...
• Auto transmission cooler??
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Sun, 26 Jun 2016 11:06:17 -0400
  Does anyone know if auto transmission coolers have known go get plugged? Maybe coincidence, but it seems that after I changed my front heater...
• Vanagon Transmission swap
  Historical mailing list - Vern D. Moen
  Mon, 27 Mar 2000 22:49:34 -0800
  I have a 1987 Vanagon GL 2.1 litre that has too many miles on its rebuilt once transmission. I also have an 1985...
• hesitating automatic transmission
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 7 Sep 2008 21:48:27 -0500
  ...I have an 85 Westfalia GL with an automatic transmission. 290k kilometres. Recently the transmission is hesitating when shifting from second to third. It...
• Re: automatic transmission slippage
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 18 Jun 2007 10:51:27 -0400
  ...automatic transmission slippage >Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:25:09 -0800 > >Hi folks: > >Just did a search in the archives for transmission slippage...
• 091/1 transmission rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Filcoff, David M.
  Fri, 6 Apr 2001 08:54:21 -0500
  Here's what not to do to your transmission: http://www.251.org/images/rebuild/Transmission/ This transmission was original with apx. 175k miles...
• Re: Small transmission leak--questions about dealing with it
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 11 Feb 2007 18:14:20 -0500
  When I put a new crankshaft seal and new clutch in my '85 I replaced the transmission mainshaft seal (it was hard) as well...
• Re: Auto transmission problem
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
  Fri, 31 Jan 2003 08:18:12 -0600
  Francisco, It sounds like the problem with your transmission is that something is causing it to not want to shift gears properly. The cause...
• Swaping automatic transmission to standard
  Historical mailing list - jc
  Thu, 6 Aug 2009 07:39:32 -0700
  Hi, I have a problem with my automatic transmission on a 1994 Eurovan. The transmission specialist is proposing to change the transmission to a...
• transmission compatibility?
  Historical mailing list - mac stricklen
  Tue, 24 Nov 1998 12:28:57 -0800
  Someone locally is advertising a '72 bus transmission for sale. I've got an '80 vanagon with an automatic transmission, that I'd like...
• Re: Transmission repair options
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Tue, 17 Apr 2007 08:42:39 -0700
  ...Mechanic tightened the linkage between stick > and transmission but that has not solved the problem. > > Do I need a new transmission, a rebuilt transmission...
• 1990 Westy Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Bob
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 10:05:11 -0300
  ...sorry people, my transmission obviously is a leaky STANDARD transmission, sorry... and i just need the rear cover...VW 091 301 205 E...the...
• Re: Transmission upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Wed, 15 Aug 2012 05:32:11 -0400
  ...I switched to the later (stronger) waterboxer transmission because I like the overall gearing better with 215/75R15 tires. With the stock 185R14 tires...
• Re: Transmission
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 29 Jul 2003 07:48:59 -0500
  Get your transmission rebuilt or get a rebuilt one - either way - from Daryl at AA Transaxle. aatransaxle@msn.com he da man!! John Rodgers...
• Re: Syncro's Transmission....
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Thu, 23 Jul 1998 10:57:32 PDT
  >Hi Folks, > >I have a quick question about VW Syncros and their transmissions. > >Can Syncros come with an Automatic transmission? Personally, I have never...
• Re: Do I need a new Transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
  Mon, 6 Sep 1999 20:31:59 -0400
  ...Because a defective switch will not put the transmission in neutral. Or will it? I believe the switch only tells the transmission to reduce...
• 5 speed manual running in reverse
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sun, 22 Nov 1998 11:54:27 +0100
  Now, another way to help my oil-dripping transmission would be to use the original Audi Transmission on my V6-engine. But can a...
• Re: replacing transmission selector shaft seal
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 26 Jul 2016 14:04:44 -0400
  These transmissions especially Syncros can and do overheat even with the stock engines. Oiling plates have been developed to improve lubrication to the main...
• Transmission rebuilder: Rancho Performance
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sat, 17 May 2003 03:13:14 -0700
  ...I'd like to avoid sending for my transmission after talking to someone hear who received a transmission with a crack in the bell...
• Engine Ground voltage drop under load, please help diagnose.
  Historical mailing list - Christophe Guilbert
  Sun, 11 Sep 2016 22:07:30 -0700
  ...So the main culprit seems to be the connection between the transmission front mounting and the transmission itself. I removed the transmission front mounting...
• Re: Gap Between Trans. Mount Bracket & Frame Is...
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 20:15:52 -0700
  ...Saw transmission rotate L/R as it should but noticed that transmission bracket is close to clutch hydraulic flex hose bracket on frame. I...
• Re: Transmission repair options
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 16 Apr 2007 17:39:28 -0400
  ...Mechanic tightened the linkage between stick > and transmission but that has not solved the problem. > > Do I need a new transmission, a rebuilt transmission...
• Re: Automatic Transmission
  Historical mailing list - LC
  Thu, 30 Jan 2003 23:14:49 -0500
  The transmission fluid level is ok..just a bit dirty, never changed it but the transmission was rebuilt less than 15k miles ago. My...
• Inline 4 - new transmission
  Historical mailing list - Bill MacLachlan
  Wed, 30 May 2007 12:59:29 -0700
  anyone out there running an inline 4 with a regeared 4th? I've an 1800 Jetta engine, a DK transmission. I'm replacing the...
• slipping transmission
  Historical mailing list - Tony Hill
  Fri, 8 May 1998 14:57:29 -0700
  90 Vanagon, Question, just turned 110,000 miles and the automatic transmission is slipping, very noticeable when engine is cold, appears to go away...
• transmission noise hunt
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 1 Jun 2012 10:25:45 -0700
  I've been trying to track down a transmission noise, during process I measured r&p lash on front diff. If any one is...
• Transmission repair options
  Historical mailing list - Susmay
  Mon, 16 Apr 2007 14:14:55 -0700
  ...Mechanic tightened the linkage between stick and transmission but that has not solved the problem. Do I need a new transmission, a rebuilt transmission...
• Re: bushing on gear selector shaft on 85 transmission
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 20 Sep 2018 10:34:50 -0400
  I think he's talking about the bushing in the transmission case, 020 141 711 A. Yrs, d On Thu, Sep 20, 2018 at...
• Re: Automatic transmission, WTF?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:50:19 -0400
  ...If transmission >design were obvious to me, I don't think I'd be asking the question I >asked. If you don't understand...
• Manual Tranny, funky Reverse Light Switch
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 29 Mar 2022 22:34:11 +0000
  On my 4 speed '85 Vanagon, I recently had the transmission rebuilt; the way we did this was NOT to use my existing transmission...
• Re: Fwd: CamperVW
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Fri, 2 Jul 1999 22:17:03 -0400
  ...I own a 1990 Vanagon (syncro) Camper > and I am in need of someone to work on my transmission. > > The local VW dealership wants...
• Re: Pulling engine/transmission together? Speaking of jacks or jack accessories
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 30 Apr 2017 02:06:07 +0000
  ...Pulling engine/transmission together? I'm thinking the same thing. I did this once on my '68 with a manual transmission, but that was...
• Auto Transmission Fail (Pics)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:15:13 -0700
  What's wrong with these pictures (besides being blurry)? http://picasaweb.google.com/garciasghostvw/TransmissionFail# <http://picasaweb.google.com/garciasghostvw/TransmissionFail> Also; can someone...
• reverse gear transmission
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Schuster
  Tue, 9 Aug 1994 10:45:58 +0200 (MET DST)
  Hi all, The reverse gear transmission (Umlenkgetriebe) of the steering system of my 83' vanagon is broken. Does anybody know wether there is a...
• transmission jacking up tips?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Thu, 12 Aug 2004 23:08:49 -0700
  Thanks to everyone that helped me to repair the torque converter and drive plate on my transmission. Right now, I have the transmission sitting...
• Re: transmission or clutch troubles - 3 questions...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 28 Oct 2005 12:01:37 -0400
  ...transmission or clutch troubles - 3 questions... > Dear Vanagoners > > My transmission and or clutch is giving me serious problems : > '84, watercooled Wolfsburg edition full camper...
• 5 speed transmission
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Tue, 19 Jul 2011 09:35:50 -0600
  When did vw start using 5 speed transmissions?
• Re: expected lifetime for transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Herb Smith
  Mon, 14 Jun 1999 14:06:13 GMT
  ...We have a 90 Westie GL with 155K miles on the original automatic transmission and engine. No major transmission work to date or any...
• Re: 1990 Westy - do 3 transmissions have same problem?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Brush
  Tue, 11 Oct 2005 12:00:05 -0400
  ...It seems like a previous owner shifted the front end of the > >> transmission to the left by an inch (maybe the original bolt holes...
• Re: Transmission mechanic
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 27 Mar 2013 08:50:02 -0700
  ...Transmission mechanic I have a 1987 Wolfsburg vanagon that needs some Transmission TLC. I earlier (month ago) had a repeated "Clunking" while driving My...
• Re: Clicking noise/whining noise
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 28 Jul 2014 18:19:53 -0700
  ...We also drained the transmission and replaced fluid with Sta-Lube GL4 gear oil. > Now we have a whining noise from the transmission when...
• Re: trashed 81 manual transmission.
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Tue, 2 Aug 2005 08:09:17 -0400
  ...trashed 81 manual transmission. > On my first trip in my '81 air-cooled 4-speed manual Vanagon, the > transmission transformed itself into shrapnel. Does...
• Re: Transmission issue
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 13 May 2015 08:36:02 -0700
  Any good VW shop in Portland will simply send your transmission to German Transaxle in Bend, or you can go there yourself and have...
• 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...
• Automatic transmission leak - fixable?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 5 Dec 2011 07:08:52 +0000
  Let me say that this is the first vehicle with an automatic transmission I have owned.� Previous vanagons and all other vehicles were all...
• Engine Transmission removal
  Historical mailing list - Chris Hawkins
  Sun, 1 Oct 2006 08:02:13 -0400
  ...Also the transmission is to be removed and various seals and cooler replaced. My questions: 1) Is it better/easier to remove the engine...
• Transmission question GTA Auto Turbo real experience?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 4 Aug 2019 21:39:14 -0400
  Hi listers, Does anyone out there have experience with the German Trans Axel Auto Turbo transmission? What is the advantage over the three speed...
• Re: Can engine and transmission be swapped?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Mon, 19 May 2008 11:47:43 -0400
  ...I think the secret of that Buick's gas milage was in the transmission, not the powerplant. But... The buick doesn't way anything...
• trashed 81 manual transmission.
  Historical mailing list - Theodore Hunter
  Mon, 1 Aug 2005 21:27:53 -0700
  On my first trip in my '81 air-cooled 4-speed manual Vanagon, the transmission transformed itself into shrapnel. Does anyone know what years...
• Re: transmission for I4 conversion--will a DK fit?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 22 Mar 2014 22:07:19 -0700
  I always have to think this one through, but AFAIK, the air cooled and diesel transmission overall length (front bracket included) are the same...
• Transmission Codes
  Historical mailing list - Scott Walker
  Sun, 7 Mar 1999 17:38:47 -0500
  Hello, Picked up our first Vanagon yesterday (Hooray!!!) The transmission code is DZ 11 11 1. I understand the build date, it's the...
• Re: Transmission job in San Diego
  Historical mailing list - Neil Wigley
  Thu, 11 Feb 1999 09:54:33 -0800
  ...of El Cajon, transmission specialists recommended by all and sundry. The word is the ring and pinion gear is shot and the transmission itself...
• Re: F$&#$*& Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Sun, 18 May 2003 19:43:14 -0500
  ...Following Tom's advice: "Now for the fun part - Push the transmission away transmission exposed! from the engine, without knocking it off the jack...
• Re: expected lifetime for transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 11 Jun 1999 12:37:39 -0700
  ...expected lifetime for transmission? > My transmission just failed. The fourth gear shift hub, I was told. I had > 106000 miles. Just my experience, for...
• Automatic Transmission Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Michael Orbon
  Wed, 23 Feb 2000 05:42:04 -0800
  I have purchased a used automatic transmission for about $600 for my 85 Vanagon. Of course it will have new seals and fluids put...
• Re: Auto Transmission service advice
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 7 May 2019 12:49:12 -0400
  ...Auto Tranny Service > If in the Seattle area there is a grest auto transmission shop in North > Seattle, 105th and Aurora. Ed's Transmission...
• Transmission issue
  Historical mailing list - Arlene Sondergaard
  Tue, 12 May 2015 19:03:33 -0700
  I have a 1987 Wolfsburg Carat tin top With auto transmission problems. In the morning when cold, I start the van in park & it...
• Re: Transmission issue
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Wed, 13 May 2015 15:06:00 +0000
  Are you certain this is a transmission issue? I don't know about the lurching forward part, but my '85 Weekender (also automatic) used...
• Re: can't go forward
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sun, 16 Jun 2013 09:06:04 -0400
  When a similar malady struck the automatic transmission in my '84, I had to have the transmission rebuilt. John On Sat, 2013-06-15...