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• Re: WTB: 5 speed transmission
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 13 Feb 2003 20:02:38 -0800
  ...http://volksweb.relitech.com/helmut/GEARBOX.HTM Mark Dorm wrote: > I've been told its the latter, so its better for off roading, or...
• Is my Syncro box about to blow
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Bey
  Fri, 27 Nov 1998 05:17:26 EST
  ...PM >>> Hi all, I read with some concern that when my gearbox gets to about 140k it WILL blow. My 87 Syncro has 188k...
• Re: Regearing transmission
  Historical mailing list - John P
  Thu, 19 Oct 2000 03:03:19 -0000
  ...Re gearing is a > >huge deal and costs many thousands of dollars.< > > Re-gearing is not a big deal (imho), especially if your gearbox...
• Re: Reverse Lights
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Tue, 2 Nov 2004 21:57:20 +0100
  ...If the trouble is down by the gearbox you could replace the gearbox switch with a manual swich up front, nice to have at...
• AA Transaxle?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 28 Sep 2016 17:55:57 -0400
  ...Has anyone been able to contact them recently? I have a $yncro gearbox I need to get rebuilt. -- Chris S.
• Re: shifting from 1 to 2- reply
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Mon, 8 Mar 1999 04:13:04 EST
  ...I generally use Diehl brand syncros in my Type I and later Type II gearboxes. They are from Brazil but have a high quality...
• transmission woes and new to list
  Historical mailing list - Wade Ebert
  Fri, 6 Aug 1999 17:11:13 -0500
  ...Something's come loose inside the transmission, I can work the lever on the side of the gearbox by hand (as the shift linkage...
• Re: Considering a Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
  Mon, 27 Sep 1999 09:41:00 +0200
  ...shifting linkage needing alignment rubber mountings of engine and/or gearbox worn out gearbox needing repair I hope this helps. Sincerely Rainer '89 Caravelle...
• I will have a WBX "My Way" or nothing else...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 8 Dec 2002 15:19:01 EST
  ...Change to gearbox to a .457 five speed Plus some other changes to create an engine -- gearbox combo that IF VW made there would...
• Re: Randloph Feuerriegel's Syncro Vibration question-reply
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Sun, 4 Oct 1998 04:09:17 EDT
  ...If you do have the gearbox opened up to replace a bad part you should also plan on replacing the ring and pinion as...
• Eurovan Camper , 5 speed
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Mon, 21 May 2012 13:34:25 -0400
  I am considering getting a 1995 Eurovan with a 5-speed manual gearbox. What is the list consensus on that combination? Also, if you...
• Re: Manual Tranny oil levels
  Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
  Wed, 28 Oct 1998 14:16:54 -0500
  <<<SNIP>>> shifting problems in the 091-1 gearboxes with the non-Moly coated syncro rings and the petroleum based gear oil. <<<SNIP>>> I replace...
• Redline MT-90 Winter Weather Advisory
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Thu, 13 Nov 2003 23:19:37 -0500
  ...I have since been pleasantly surprised on the few mornings in the 20 degree Fahrenheit range to find the gearbox shifting like on a...
• Replacement engine space
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm White
  Thu, 21 Jan 1999 17:11:59 -0000
  ...Will these fit the Vanagon or is it simply the Subaru that they provide kits for? Lastly, does the Vanagon gearbox (gas) share its...
• Re: F*** engines in Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 20 Jan 1999 21:37:12 -0500
  ...They do an adapter > for the existing Vanagon gearbox to mate to European F*** engines, namely, > the 2.0 litre OHC, the 1800 CVH...
• Transmission in
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Sykes
  Mon, 11 Sep 1995 13:49:05 BST
  Hi all, Well I finally got round to replacing the gearbox in my '71 bus. Thanks to everyone who responded with advice last week...
• '93 Eurovan auto to manual
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Thu, 6 Mar 2014 12:01:54 -0500
  Is anyone familiar with any gotchas associated with converting an automatic early Eurovan to a manual gearbox? I have the skill to do it...
• Re: Eurovan Camper , 5 speed
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Mon, 21 May 2012 13:52:21 -0400
  >> �I am considering getting a 1995 Eurovan with a 5-speed manual gearbox. What is the list consensus on that combination? << Why just the...
• W.T.B. used 4 speed vanagon transmission
  Historical mailing list - Keith Pike
  Fri, 20 May 2005 15:21:28 -0230
  I have a friend looking for a good used or rebuilt vanagon gearbox in eastern Canada/US. Is there such an animal available or...
• another 82 transmission 'Q'
  Historical mailing list - Martin Laycock
  Tue, 21 Mar 2000 16:39:00 +0000
  ...Shouldn't there be a vent on the gearbox somwhere? I see nothing. Thanks again Martin
• synthetic gear lube leakage?
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Mon, 6 Nov 2000 16:12:11 -1000
  Anybody had any trouble with redline (or other synthetic oil) leaking from gearbox? Mick Kalber 89 Syncro Westy "Daddeo" Tropical Visions Video, Inc. 62...
• All people needing automatic transmission parts for VW's
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Fri, 27 May 2005 19:49:08 -0700
  http://www.bulkpart.com/ this is where you will find the parts for the automatic transmission and the gearbox.. Phil __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired...
• Re: 82 Vanagon gear selection problem.
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 04 Apr 1997 10:00:10 +0300
  ...It is like putting the gearbox into neutral by fingering on itself. The lever have to be most out of the box, but not...
• How Much Gear oil is needed?
  Historical mailing list - Leif
  Thu, 19 Aug 1999 11:10:56 -1000
  I was wondering how much fluid is needed to change the gearbox lube in my '86 syncro. Any one know the capacity? My Bentley...
• Gear Oil: Opinion/subjective experience
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 3 Dec 2010 11:00:30 -0800
  ...And while it has only been down to about 20f so far, I have not felt the expected 'stiff-stick' with a cold gearbox...
• Tiptronic-Modification now public Domain
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sat, 19 Mar 2016 18:38:05 +0100
  ...40mm teeth on gears, lowered holes for stock gearbox studs. Folder 2 show new setup: 38mm teeth on gears, no lowered holes for stock...
• Re: FYI : 3.3 verses 4.3 verses 1.9???
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 26 Jul 2004 16:29:46 -0700
  >5-speed, auto or Synchro >112 hp / 174 Nm This is not true for the South African .457 5 Speed gearbox with the heavy...
• Re: Carrier Bars?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 4 Dec 2011 15:02:51 -0500
  ...Keeping stock wasserboxer gearbox. Do I need the '82 carrier > bars or the '83 carrier bars? (I have them both....) Which makes this > project...
• Re: Gearbox drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Tue, 3 Sep 2002 23:41:57 +0100
  ...COM> Sent: Tuesday, September 03, 2002 11:15 PM Subject: Re: Gearbox drain plug > the syncro drain plug is behind the skid plate facing...
• Re: Strange new noise - EEEeeerrrrrrr
  Historical mailing list - Tony Polson
  Mon, 20 Oct 2003 14:44:49 +0100
  ...Failure carries a risk of damaging the clutch release mechanism and possibly the gearbox input shaft/clutch assembly. If you do decide to remove...
• Re: Trashed tranny-reply
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Wed, 12 Aug 1998 12:01:34 EDT
  John, Don't waste your money and time on a used 091 gearbox. Spend the extra dollars for a quality rebuilt. It'll pay...
• Re: Old wiper motor parks, New doesn't
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Thu, 5 Apr 2007 21:38:22 -0500
  ...You don't have to bolt it in - just hold the motor housing/gearbox against bare metal that's connected to the van body...
• Re: Trans Question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:27:54 -0800
  ...http://volksweb.relitech.com/helmut/GEARBOX.HTM Jim On Nov 27, 2009, at 5:06 PM, zzyzx wrote: > Is the diesel westy transmission compatible...
• Clutch Judder - 83 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Lewis
  Sat, 12 Aug 2000 18:56:48 +0100
  ...The gearbox is a (replacement) five speed turbo, the engine is a model JX 1.6 Diesel. Any ideas or suggestions greatly appreciated. Andrew
• SA 5-speed gearbox source?
  Historical mailing list - Hieu Q
  Wed, 19 Mar 2003 15:47:08 -0800
  hey volks, just wondering if anyone knew about sources for converting my 4-speed manual to 5-speed. Thanks for any info. Safe Rollin...
• 82 transmission advice please
  Historical mailing list - Martin Laycock
  Mon, 20 Mar 2000 12:53:56 +0000
  ...I removed my gearbox (2L 82 4spd) last night in order to change the input shaft oil seal. My problem�..on one side the...
• Re: Wipers won't
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Thu, 19 Jul 2001 09:31:59 EDT
  ...the relay first then, if needed, tear into the wiper motor gearbox. All bases are now covered. Oh, one question: Did you name yourself...
• Re: How to strengthen your gearbox
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 19 Oct 1999 22:27:58 EDT
  <... how to strengthen the Vanagon gearbox... 22S 301 202 OIL SPLASH PLATE / DIFF PLATE NYLON 22S 301 222 OIL SPLASH PLATE / 5. GEAR NYLON...
• Transmission Bell Housing Question Help
  Historical mailing list - Doug Noganav
  Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:46:00 -0800
  ...What is involved in swapping the bell housings from one trans to the other? The used trans is an 85 , gearbox good but housing...
• Re: gear box
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Tue, 23 May 2000 22:00:55 -0400
  Nope, the gearbox will need to be totally dismantled to remove 4th and 5th gears. ----- Original Message ----- > can anybody tell me if 4th and...
• CV Joint Detail Website
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Tue, 21 Mar 2006 00:23:18 -0500
  ...http://www.club80-90.co.uk/wiki/index.php?title=Gearbox_Clutch_CVs_CV_joints _repair -- Rob NYC/Long Beach, NY 88 Wolfsburg, Silver
• Re: SA 5-speed gearbox source?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 20 Mar 2003 08:22:14 -0500
  Check with Weddle Industries. Talk to Chris... http://www.2weddle.com/ That is where I got my SA five speed. You could also put...
• Re: women and standard gearbox
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 11:43:18 -0500
  Strange. I've been leaving all my manual vehicles in 1st or reverse when parked and have been doing so without problems since the...
• Microbus Badges
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 2 Dec 2015 20:36:54 -0500
  ...Sorry, I'm not able to fit any 5-speed gearboxes in my luggage. :-) -- Chris S.
• Re: More 5-speed answers
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Wed, 25 Nov 1998 20:14:58 EST
  Scott Paddock is on the ever elusive trail of a 5 speed gearbox for the Van. Ken Wilford had a couple of South African...
• Trans Oil ReVisited
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Grotz
  Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:23:54 -0400
  ...Can one use GL5 or do we need GL4 in an 86 manual gearbox? Are the newer GL5's ok? They are obtainable. Cannot...
• Re: 82 Vanagon gearbox swap ?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Lumb
  Mon, 17 Mar 1997 00:21:53 +0200
  > the only "5 speed" > trans in a wasserboxer was in the syncro, and that wasn't really a 5 speed, > just a 4spd with...
• Re: Going with Synthitc Gearbox Lube
  Historical mailing list - charles fladger
  Wed, 18 Aug 1999 21:45:19 -0700
  You might check the Gene Berg catalog. I believe he covers some info on synthetic gear oils. C.F. === Volkswagen Owners! Your official Parts...
• Re: Eurovan Camper , 5 speed
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 21 May 2012 12:01:01 -0700
  ...am considering getting a 1995 Eurovan with a 5-speed manual gearbox. > What is the list consensus on that combination? > Chris, IIRC any Eurovan...
• Re: windshield wiper
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Fri, 22 Dec 2000 08:46:27 -0800
  ...Grease the bearings, gearbox and reassemble. Bench test. > Reassemble and reinstall. > > A common problem is the gears stripping in the gearbox or comeing > loose...
• Re: Rather odd EV `road test'
  Historical mailing list - Tracey Choulat
  Fri, 1 Mar 1996 17:28:59 -0500 (EST)
  ...Except I want and MV Poptop. > > 2.5 litre fuel injection, 5 cylinder, 4WD, rear diff lock, electric > windows, central locking, five speed gearbox...
• Need a Vanagon Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Alan Conway
  Tue, 7 Oct 1997 17:30:54 -0400
  ...I want a Diesel vanagon within 300 miles of New York City to rebuild my current van with. (Gearbox, suspension, fuel tank etc.) Alan...
• Re: Which trans oil?-my view
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Sun, 29 Nov 1998 03:43:16 EST
  Dave in Norway wondered about GL5 in his gearbox...... I would only run GL4 myself. VW states thats what you should use and I...
• Re: Clarification of noise
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Wed, 18 Sep 2002 13:00:33 -0700
  ...this likely to be: > >a) pilot bearing (gearbox spigot shaft bearing in UK parlance) >b) gearbox 1st motion shaft bearings (input shaft bearing) >c...
• Starter question
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Wed, 11 Jan 2006 12:18:38 -0500
  ...Does anyone know if the motor is the same and I can swap it into the AT starter gearbox? John
• Re: Cracked Bell Housing with video
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 28 Jun 2022 22:04:30 -0400
  ...After I get the gearbox out I will inspect further and report my findings. Chris. Wysłane z iPhone'a > Wiadomość napisana przez Eric Caron...
• Re: More cylinder numbering
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 Jan 1997 11:12:42 +0200
  ...I took a reference on my manuals and there comes: ^ I driving direction ___ I I gearbox I I ___I I___ I 3 1 I...
• Re: Is my Syncro box about to blow
  Historical mailing list - Henry C. Luhrs
  Mon, 30 Nov 1998 15:23:17 -0500
  ...smaller>Hi all, I read with some concern that when my gearbox gets to about 140k it WILL blow. My 87 Syncro has 188k...
• Re: Vanagon transmissions
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Jun 1997 09:26:32 +0200
  ...This are gearboxes from South Africa: ID number 094 094 094 091 ID character AOJ AFJ AFJ ? for engine 1.8L 2.5L 2...
• Re: WTB: 5 speed transmission
  Historical mailing list - MacLachlan, Bill
  Thu, 6 Feb 2003 08:26:22 -0800
  ...holiday and a relatively cheap gearbox...:) I can even point you in the direction of a reliable gearbox builder... Just a thought, Steve O...