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  • ATF and final drive fluids
    Historical mailing list - Fred Brittain
    Sun, 30 Jun 2002 13:37:40 -0600
    ...How many of you use syn gear lube in the final drive? Please p-mail as I use the digest TIA Fred 89 Westy
  • Re: ATF and Final Drive
    Historical mailing list - lauterba
    Fri, 6 Dec 2002 07:07:34 -0500
    ...ATF and Final Drive > > >Date: Fri, 29 Nov 2002 18:25:41 -0500 > > > > > > Hi Mark - unfortunately I have been learning more about the final...
  • Re: 75 MPH - unusual?
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Wed, 29 Aug 2001 22:28:27 -0700
    ...at .85 final drive, that is 4the > gear and not the ring gear ratio. > 806 revs per mile on the spedo, 185x14 Agilis Tries...
  • Re: Final pictures (the red beast)
    Historical mailing list - Ellen in Oregon
    Mon, 5 Mar 2007 21:26:38 -0800
    ...Now you should here that engine scream :-) Finally, i love that color, but it show every little mistake (close to black) wile sanding it...
  • FW: subject Disc brake setup, info finally!
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Mon, 13 Apr 2009 09:19:51 -0700
    ...subject Disc brake setup, info finally!
  • Cruise Blues Resolved
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 2 Oct 1995 12:34:04 -0400
    I finally having working, after-market cruise in my 87 Westy. It took several trips to the installer before he finally yanked the "electronic...
  • Re: Head Nuts Final Torgue was: Head sealants??
    Historical mailing list - David Kao
    Sat, 12 May 2007 11:11:19 -0700
    ...So what is the correct final torque number? Can anyone further clarify the final torgue number on latest Bentley manual? Mine is probably too...
  • Re: Subaru-Vanagon list
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
    Mon, 14 Oct 2013 11:19:26 -0600
    It took about 30-45 seconds to finally respond, but I finally accessed it. http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/subaruvanagon/info bob On...
  • Re: Bigger Problem than Coolent Sensor
    Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
    Sun, 10 Jun 2001 09:26:29 -0400
    ...It finally came to the van suddenly losing power the other day. I checked everything and finally ploped down the cash for the pump...
  • Re: Head Nuts Final Torque was: Head sealants??
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 12 May 2007 16:47:01 -0400
    ...Head Nuts Final Torque was: Head sealants?? >Date: Sat, 12 May 2007 11:43:19 -0700 > >my finals are 35lbs. so if I need...
  • Re: AT final drive oil sump gasket?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 15 Nov 2006 06:06:11 -0500
    ...AT final drive oil sump gasket? With the gasket or instead of the gasket? Cya, Robert ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dennis Haynes" <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET...
  • Final Drive from 80 vanagon automatic FS
    Historical mailing list - William Dummitt
    Tue, 24 Feb 1998 14:23:36 -0500
    In my garage is a final drive (basically a differential) for an 80 vanagon with automatic transmission. It actually belongs to another listmember, but...
  • Re: SA Grilles-Finally the info!
    Historical mailing list - David-M
    Sat, 5 Dec 1998 08:49:12 -0500
    ...in pieces) > so I can leave for Aspen. > > Here's the final costs on the Grilles. > > $195 plus $15 for the shipping and the...
  • Auto trans final drive oil question.
    Historical mailing list - Sean B.
    Fri, 22 Feb 2002 13:52:27 -0800
    ...Is it the same with the final drive in automatics? If not, how does one put the correct ammount of gear oil in there...
  • Re: Transportaion of Westy
    Historical mailing list - rpc
    Mon, 12 May 2008 19:06:11 -0700
    ...Finally I just had to raise my bid - twice - until someone finally picked up the Haul. Their 'quote' is not a quote actually, it...
  • Re: Finally repainting bumpers
    Historical mailing list - Jarrett Kupcinski
    Fri, 12 May 2006 07:23:42 -0500
    ...Finally repainting bumpers I'm finally repainting the fiberglass bumpers satan black--uh I mean satin black. After some repair, cleaning and light sanding...
  • Re: AUTO TRANS
    Historical mailing list - Stephen DeMocko
    Mon, 6 Feb 2006 09:59:10 -0800
    ...I did want to write and say that all seems well in my final drive. There was no hint of auto fluid in the...
  • diesel water pump finally went
    Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
    Sat, 2 Feb 2002 20:52:57 -0500
    ...So, it finally went. I got as close to home as I reasonably could, and had it towed the rest of the way. No...
  • Re: ATF filter: urban legend?
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Mon, 23 Aug 2004 21:08:26 -0500
    The AT and the final drive do NOT share the same fluid, at least they aren't supposed to. When the seal between them...
  • Re: Final Trip Report
    Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
    Tue, 14 Aug 2001 21:05:39 -0500
    ...OS2BBS.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2001 8:47 PM Subject: Final Trip Report > Hi Everyone, > We're back!
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 5 Feb 2001 (#2001-185)
    Historical mailing list - Radish150
    Tue, 6 Feb 2001 22:50:02 -0800
    ...Automatic Transmission alternatives..help > > So I've done all the checks on my AT and I believe the seal is gone between > the final...
  • Re: Gas engine in Diesel Vanagon...finally
    Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
    Thu, 30 Jul 1998 09:38:13 -0600
    Steven Broomhead wrote: > > Hello all, > After being in bed sick for the last 9 months (I DID NOT HAVE A BABY!!), > I finally have...
  • Re: Leaky Auto Trans
    Historical mailing list - John Anderson
    Fri, 1 May 1998 23:36:29 -0400
    ...This is leaking into the final under pressure. THIS IS MAJOR SHIT. If you haven't yet found an external leak, pull the fill...
  • Re: aircooled transaxle with 1.6NA diesel
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Thu, 17 Jan 2002 10:08:13 EST
    ...For this situation, I assumed that all these terms are identical except for the final drive ratio. Finally, horsepower is just the product of...
  • Re: I updated my website (finally)!
    Historical mailing list - Roberto Munoz
    Mon, 25 Aug 2003 19:55:40 -0400
    ...I updated my website (finally)! > Hey folks, I updated my website (finally). There are more things to add to it, but it is quite...
  • Re: Good to be back finally
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
    Sat, 28 Dec 2013 17:55:56 -0800
    ...Good to be back finally It´s been a while, I just re-joined the list. Hoping to read some fine vanagon news again...
  • RV Shops, Puget Sound Area?
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 20 Apr 1995 14:38:39 +0100
    I am in the final stages of getting my Thermal Systems propane catalytic heater ready to install in my bus, but am in need...
  • I finally have a New passenger to ride in my Vanagon :)
    Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
    Fri, 30 Nov 2001 10:39:19 EST
    ...My baby decided to finally come out of his safe place, into the world. Soon he will be cruising around in my Vanagon. I...
  • Re: I finally have a New passenger to ride in my Vanagon :)
    Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
    Fri, 30 Nov 2001 11:45:57 -0500
    ...I finally have a New passenger to ride in my Vanagon :) I have a new passenger to ride in my customized Vanagon. My baby...
  • Re: Automatic Transmission alternatives..help
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Tue, 6 Feb 2001 18:52:25 -0600
    Jeff Birk wrote: > So I've done all the checks on my AT and I believe the seal is gone between > the final drive...
  • Moab Trip Report... finally complete
    Historical mailing list - turbowesty
    Fri, 23 May 2014 13:03:56 -0400
    I�ve finally gotten around to completing the 3rd instalment of my trip to Moab: http://nextchapter.kraikerphoto.com/2014/05/moab-trilogy-book...
  • Re: All done - finally.
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sat, 5 Mar 2011 18:59:17 -0800
    ...Today I finally had a chance to wash > it > and take some photos. Anyway here is the final product after about 7.5 > months...
  • Vanagon Stiker Vote Results & New Page
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
    Fri, 24 Mar 2000 20:42:52 -0800
    ...Congratulations to these finalists. They will advance to the final round. Raul Cisneros #6: (13) Debi Tippets #1: (10) Ray Nemo #1: (10) Mark...
  • Re: Automatic Transmission sometimes has to wake up...
    Historical mailing list - jbange
    Tue, 19 Apr 2005 12:02:21 -0700
    ...Doesn't it usually happen the other way 'round? With the AT unit running a hydraulic pump and the final drive passively wallowing in...
  • Re: Aluminum door cards
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Wed, 23 Mar 2022 11:48:23 -0400
    ...at 11:33 PM, Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA> wrote: > > I finally, finally after a lot of procrastination, cut some door cards today. What...
  • Looking for parts/help
    Historical mailing list - Bill
    Wed, 6 May 1998 17:08:04 -0600
    I'm looking for 090 507 215 This is the pan gasket for the auto final drive. I'm still in search of the...
  • Front Final Drive Alignment
    Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
    Wed, 11 Nov 1998 21:53:59 -0800
    ...In dealing with my current driveshaft problems, I still wonder what the Bentley means by "align the front final drive in a longitudinal direction...
  • Re: Vanagon Transmission/Transaxle? (No gun content)
    Historical mailing list - Detlev Hanschke
    Sat, 3 Apr 1999 13:56:20 EST
    ...I don't think that you have aproblem with the bearing in the final drive. A second posibility is that the air bleeder on...
  • Hoses Age
    Historical mailing list - Wally Schneider
    Thu, 16 Dec 1999 15:12:14 MST
    ...Suppose I buy new hoses for my van from a vendor, and the hoses were manufactured in 1988, sat around warehouses, finally were sold...
  • Syncro Gear ratios
    Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
    Tue, 4 Apr 2000 16:10:16 -0700
    ...4th: "differential" or final drive: The Bentley says something like 5.42 as a final drive, but I understand this may be incorrect. Anyone...
  • Re: ATF Oil Cooler ?
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Sun, 27 Oct 2002 07:48:56 -0500
    It can mean the seal between the trans and the final drive has gone bad, and the atf is going into the final drive...
  • Install Auto transmission to final drive problem
    Historical mailing list - Dave Szurszewski
    Sun, 28 May 2006 05:13:43 -0700
    ...I've finally come across something I can't find an answer to in the archives. I've dropped the entire drivetrain to do...
  • Intermittent won't start problem w/ 84-1.9
    Historical mailing list - Tom
    Thu, 9 Nov 2006 16:20:12 -0700
    ...Finally wife drove it, & it wouldn't start for awhile, then did, then finally not at all of course until I AAA'd it...
  • head cap nuts- 'torque to hold'
    Historical mailing list - Rocko Flamefart
    Mon, 16 Dec 96 12:12:52 -0600
    ...when torquing these nuts, they should be brought up to final spec in stages, working evenly around the head in the pattern set forth...
  • web page finally ready
    Historical mailing list - sean bartnik
    Wed, 11 Sep 1996 18:01:03 -0400
    Hey all, Just wanted to let you all know that my new improved website is finally ready. I think. Go check it out and...
  • Re: [Fwd: Euro-Chassis: UPDATE 90 Volkswagen vanagon , drive train?]
    Historical mailing list - Kurt Thomas
    Sun, 23 Aug 1998 12:53:12 EDT
    Hi, Is this the front or rear final drive with the problem? The Bentley manual only shows the front final drive, not unless I...
  • Purchasing an out-of-state vehicle
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
    Fri, 4 Apr 2003 15:31:39 -0800
    ...email or phone? Negotiating, holding the vehicle while making final purchase contingent upon final inspection, etc. ? Never done this before and would appreciate any...
  • Re: NVC - Video Editing Software
    Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
    Tue, 14 Feb 2006 15:00:50 -0500
    ...At that time the PC and Mac versions were the same, once Final Cut came on the scene we made the jump over, but...
  • Re: How much ATF in Torque Converter
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Mon, 14 Jul 2003 22:21:36 -0400
    You can take the trans and final drive out and leave the engine in. I am still not sure if you can leave the...
  • INDICATED SPEED vs RPM
    Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
    Thu, 13 Aug 1998 13:05:58 -0400
    During a fit of boredom at the office this morning, I think I have derived the formula for figuring speed based upon final gearing...
  • Re: 090 (automatic) transmission questions
    Historical mailing list - C. Abney
    Fri, 20 May 2016 16:57:58 -0700
    I called it the "final drive", it's also called the transaxle, or the differential. It is a separate entity from the "transmission", although...
  • Re: My I-Opener finally arrived!
    Historical mailing list - Jose Romeo Vela
    Wed, 24 May 2000 21:12:39 -0400
    ...Surprise, > surprise, my I-Opener is finally in after almost three months of waiting. I <<snip>> > Any websites better than others about > doing this...
  • Finally got new Air Cooled/Diesel Center Shifter Bushings in stock!
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:59:16 -0500
    ...They are finally here. I now have brand new center shift rod bushings for the Vanagon Air Cooled and Diesel from 80-83.5...
  • Re: I finally have a New passenger to ride in my Vanagon :)
    Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
    Fri, 30 Nov 2001 09:51:25 -0800
    ...I finally have a New passenger to ride in my Vanagon :) >Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2001 10:39:19 EST > >I have a new...
  • Re: Gear ratios? was: How to know RPM without a tach
    Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
    Sat, 22 Mar 2003 15:41:13 -0800
    ...Trans code NG (which should cover from 6/79-10/82) 1 = 2.55 2 = 1.45 3 = 1.00 R = 2.46 Final...
  • AUTO TRANS
    Historical mailing list - Stephen DeMocko
    Thu, 2 Feb 2006 08:09:04 -0800
    ...One, what is the quantity of gear oil held in an '85 automatic final drive? Two, are those back to back seals in the...
  • Re: 90 Vanagon Automatic Starter Saga - Now Over!
    Historical mailing list - Dennis
    Tue, 29 Mar 2005 23:39:16 -0500
    ...The final drive was missing two of the 10 balls >that carry it in the case flutes. There was a little bit of play...
  • Swivel Seat - FInally
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:20:34 -0400
    Well, after many years of Vanagon ownership I can finally say I have a swivel seat in my bus. Finished installing on on the...
  • Re: Replacing seal between automatic & final
    Historical mailing list - Zolly
    Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:32:08 -0800
    ...Replacing seal between automatic & final > Good evening all, > > Does anyone have any experience with changing the seal > > between the automatic transmission and the final...
  • Thanks to all...my fridge works! (finally)
    Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
    Sun, 30 Apr 2000 12:18:21 -0400
    It finally happened....the fridge finally decided to work. Last night I left the gas on...ran the stove for 10 minutes. Then I...