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For those with automatic transmissions
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 19 Feb 2015 17:38:11 -0800
...Coolers range from the expensive FAS/Van Caf� heat sink ($300, approved by German Transaxle), http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_1717...
Re: : Hi list. 90 syncro bad leak stuck in parking lot
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Thu, 26 Jun 2014 10:25:45 -0700
I'm not clear if you're referring to a Syncro but on the 2WD, there is a seal between the transaxle input shaft...
Re: Hankook I-Pike Winter
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Sun, 29 May 2011 20:12:44 -0700
...Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" 86 Syncro Westy w/Turbo Zetec in the trunk -----Original...
Re: The right tool for a clean cut?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 27 May 2011 21:44:37 -0700
...to go to the ATF > cooler on the nose of my transaxle so I can plug them. They're about an > inch in diameter...
Re: Blown fuse
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:07:50 -0700
...Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" 86 Syncro Westy w/Turbo Zetec in the trunk -----Original...
Re: Transmission replacement
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Wed, 8 Dec 2010 10:06:04 -0800
...Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" 86 Syncro Westy with a Zetec in the trunk -----Original...
Can Permatex React with ATF?
Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
Fri, 30 Apr 2010 11:09:41 -0400
...1st time had the transaxle on the engine stand. Also, only leaks aggressively under load. When parked after a drive, the drip slows and...
Re: 5 spds
Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
Tue, 2 Jun 1998 19:46:31 -0700
...Todd Hill of volkswerks transaxle (on the list) and weddler engineering can get/have rebuilds of the european 5-speed that bolt right up...
Re: vanagon trans R+P R&R
Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
Thu, 13 Aug 1998 12:33:26 EDT
...Good luck! Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA
Re: Speedometer repairs '84
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Sun, 17 Nov 2002 17:05:19 -0500
...for front wheel drive VW cars, which take it off the transaxle. _ _ __ _ _ _| | | | David M. Brodbeck (N8SRE) Ypsilanti, MI / _` | | | | | | +----------------------------------------------------- | (_| | |_| | | | @ cyberspace.org \__, |\__,_|_|_| "I thought it was...
Re: Wanted: Syncro camper body, no rust
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Tue, 8 Jun 2004 22:37:05 -0400
...Of course the drive shaft, skid plate, front transaxle, etc. Some features (locking differential vacuum lines etc.) are unique to the Syncro. Speedometer and...
AT Problem
Historical mailing list - Mark Erb
Thu, 23 Feb 2006 21:07:09 -0500
...to transmission shops (AAMCO, Cottman, even a shop that does german transaxles) but I wanted to at least have some ideas before I discuss...
partial transmission drop(was: Manual trans. leak 88 GL)
Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
Fri, 25 Aug 2006 09:27:00 -0400
Hi Folks, I picked up a used transmission cover from Daryl at AA transaxle, and I'm preparing to put it in today or...
Re: 1986 Vanagon Westfalia GL 2.1L 2WD Automatic transmission sticks in 2nd gear
Historical mailing list - Stuart
Wed, 11 Sep 2019 02:33:22 +0000
I had the old transmission/transaxle original cooling system replaced with a GoWesty external cooling system. I did read the issues with the original...
Re: GL5 vs GL4 Gear Oils
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 12 Mar 2002 19:33:58 -0500
...TIA, Karl Wolz ----- Original Message ----- From: "AA Transaxle" <aatransaxle@JUNO.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2002 10:33 AM...
Re: Re: 5 speed SA transmission issue
Historical mailing list - Chris Weddle
Mon, 14 Apr 2003 10:24:59 -0700
...The 5-speed Vanagon transaxles we offer are not a conversion. They are original equipment German 5-speed transaxles that have been completely rebuilt...
Re: Transaxle trouble.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 13 Dec 2008 18:38:42 -0500
...2008 6:07 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Transaxle trouble. Hi Luke, Get a helper to work the pedal while you...
Re: Looking for waterboxer autotrans governor
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:34:06 -0700
I'd just call German Transaxle, talk to Ken .. I'm sure they have 'em. I just left a core auto trans with them...
Re: Auxilliary batteries
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Mon, 14 Mar 2011 19:24:28 -0700
...Used to do it on the old mechanical Bug regulators all the time. > > Battery/electronics master David B ??? any hints. > > > > Daryl of AA Transaxle...
We have lost the plot.
Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
Fri, 18 Sep 1998 14:45:46 -0700
...forgive this humble Aussie, I cannot remember where,) with a kaputed Transaxle. REMEMBER HIM. Lets cut this bull dust and put our brilliant, collective...
'85 Westy engine conversion
Historical mailing list - Brian Bylenok
Mon, 6 Mar 2000 11:36:52 -0800
...Also, while I'm at it, what is the feasibility of converting the existing 4-speed transaxle to a 5-speed to take advantage...
Re: shifting problem
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Thu, 25 May 2000 10:04:15 -0700
...and whatever you do...do not push the html lever after diagnosis....bad kharma...:) Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (425)788-4070 1...
Re: New sound?
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Thu, 10 Mar 2005 11:23:00 -0900
...unit courtesy of Daryl at AA transaxle in Duvall, WA. Mark in AK ----- Original Message ----- From: Roger Donahe <deedawg@GMAIL.COM> Date: Thursday, March...
Re: Drive Flange Seals
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Wed, 17 Sep 2008 20:48:37 -0400
...Thanks Jonce On Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:26:16 -0700, Keith Hughes wrote: >Just had a leak start from one of the transaxle...
Re: best rebuilt transmission
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 1 Aug 2017 10:31:18 -0700
...best rebuilt transmission AA Transaxle will ship you a box and bubble wrap for $50 for UPS shipping. http://www.aatransaxle.com/Frequently%20Asked...
Re: Transmission issue
Historical mailing list - Arlene Sondergaard
Wed, 13 May 2015 09:43:15 -0700
...arlensondergaard@gmail.com> wrote: >> Stuart >> I got a rebuilt from German Transaxle 2 years ago. There is no way i can go all the...
Buying a Van
Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
Wed, 13 Apr 2011 20:55:45 -0700
...I know to look to see if the transaxle (or is it a transmission in these?) is from a later model cause the diesel...
Re: Broken Tranny Part Question
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Thu, 21 Apr 2011 16:35:10 -0700
...Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" 86 Syncro Westy w/Turbo Zetec in the trunk -----Original...
Re: Manual trans -- note to self:
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Thu, 18 Nov 2010 16:30:43 -0800
...Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" 86 Syncro Westy with a Zetec in the trunk -----Original...
Re: Easy CV joint replacement
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Sun, 2 Aug 2009 22:04:11 -0400
...The boots and transaxles get a good going over and shake out >to catch such things early. > >Again - congrats! > >John Rodgers >88 GL Driver
Re: Engine Rebuild Questions
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Wed, 8 Apr 2009 16:00:46 -0400
...the German engines regardless if it is VW, > >Daryl of AA Transaxle >(425) 788-4070 >aatransaxle.com >86 Syncro Westy >Zetec in the trunk
Re: Diesel transaxle codes-my recollection
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Fri, 18 Sep 1998 11:45:11 EDT
The 5 speed option was introduced for the second model year for Vanagon Westfalia Diesels in the US -- that is 1983. I tried to...
Re: sucks in snow!
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Fri, 2 Dec 2005 09:34:43 -0800
...Daryl of AA Transaxle ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cindy Taykowski" <JUNAMOSS@MSN.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2005 11:42...
Re: Declared Value Insurance?
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Tue, 13 Jan 2009 08:58:43 -0800
...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com 86 Syncro Westy Zetec in the trunk ----- Original Message ----- From: "miguel pacheco" <mundopacheco@GMAIL.COM...
Re: aircooled transaxle with 1.6NA diesel
Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
Fri, 18 Jan 2002 05:32:19 -0500
...aircooled transaxle with 1.6NA diesel > In a message dated 1/17/02 5:46:56 PM Eastern Standard Time, mdlind@rica.net > writes...
Re: Manual Tranny Oil
Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
Thu, 15 Mar 2012 23:29:42 -0600
...Amsoil 210 is what's being the best recommendation for our transaxles. >> Daryl has said a few times that his conversations with the Redline...
Re: 2.1l vacuum readings?
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Fri, 22 May 2009 18:33:31 -0700
...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com 86 Syncro Westy Zetec in the trunk ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ken Wilford" <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET...
Vanagon towing HEAVY loads
Historical mailing list - Scott Atkinson
Wed, 6 Mar 1996 08:19:50 +0800 (WST)
...has it had any dire consequences on the VW engine or transaxle? Thanks for the advice as strangely?? my wife seems to have "faith...
Re: Syncro fourth gear Woes
Historical mailing list - Jwilli941
Fri, 3 Apr 1998 03:24:27 EST
...While Syncro transaxles are hard to come by the parts are still readily available at the dealer. Expect big bucks! Remember this is a...
Re: Register your (fill in blank) domain name now!
Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
Wed, 24 Feb 1999 21:38:25 EST
...Sorry for any confusion that I might have inadvertently caused -Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA 360-412-0948
Re: Differential lock for 2wd vans?
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Tue, 28 Nov 2000 23:07:41 -0800
...mainshafts & cases are different, so beware...Good Luck Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA.(Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 toll...
Re: aircooled transaxle with 1.6NA diesel
Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
Fri, 18 Jan 2002 12:37:11 EST
In a message dated 1/18/02 12:30:20 PM Eastern Standard Time, gersil0@LYCOS.COM writes: > The 80-83 air cooled tranny...
Re: vanagon Digest - 31 Oct 2003 to 1 Nov 2003 - Special issue (#2003-1055)
Historical mailing list - Tom Moritz
Sat, 1 Nov 2003 13:13:24 -0800
...Kennedy Engineering makes adapters for various engines to VW transaxles. www.smallcar.com has a few good pages about conversions they have done for...
Re: Automatic transmission question
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:06:31 -0700
...needless to say, Vanagon automatic transaxles can't do that., not usually anyway ! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Zeitgeist" <gruengeist@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
Re: the thread a few days/weeks ago about different exhaust options.
Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
Wed, 5 Jul 2006 17:14:50 -0400
...I'm waiting to find a decent deal on a G50 transaxle, and then I will start down the 3.3liter subaru engine path...
Re: VWSA Big Brakes
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Tue, 13 Dec 2005 20:01:47 -0800
...I lost a > transaxle to a guy on Vancouver Island! > I don't know what his shipping costs are like, but the brake price...
Re: SVX Conversion List?
Historical mailing list - Rob
Sat, 6 May 2006 09:28:15 -0700
...I'd probably be booted >within the first week by asking about porsche transaxles anyways. :D > >j/k j/k > >but seriously... is there...
Re: Noisy transaxle??
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Tue, 22 Oct 2013 19:28:57 -0500
...Bits of hardened metal are swirling around in your oil and >>>>> circulating through the transmission and transaxle. Once that hardened >>>>> surface is lost, complete...
Re: strange whirrrrrring sound
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 27 Oct 2012 21:49:46 -0700
Hi, How many miles on this transaxle ? Noise changing on/off the power in gear ... points to the trans. If it's very high...
Porsche engine conversion costs enclosed...
Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
Tue, 24 Oct 2000 10:41:48 -0400
...This is based on a good condition used 911/ 3.2 Carrera engine, your van/ transaxle, our conversion kit and labor. An overhauled 911...
Re: Special Thanks to Daryl of AA Transaxle
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Wed, 8 Feb 2012 19:54:19 -0600
With so many happy customers I'll be working with Daryl for my tranny rebuild and ratio options/changes when I get my tdi...
Re: Repowering madness, is this workable?
Historical mailing list - Austin
Fri, 27 Nov 1998 16:30:52 -0800
...Has anyone >> repowered a Vanagon with a complete front wheel drive auto's motor and >> transaxle by just making it a mid engine installation...
Fw: Syncro transmission rebuild
Historical mailing list - Dick Taylor
Tue, 23 Nov 1999 17:18:13 -0800
>I have had two standard transmissions done by AA Transaxle over the >years. I have over 100k on the second (in my '84 Westy...
Re: Problem when backing up
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Wed, 20 Sep 2000 19:19:53 -0700
...Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA.(Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 toll free http://www.aatransaxle.com (web site) On...
Tranny replacement costs 83 vanagon
Historical mailing list - Steve Blackham
Wed, 7 Feb 2001 12:52:10 -0700
...AA Transaxle, Seattle.....$795 $300 core 3 year warrantee Weddle Industries, Goeleta....$895 $400 core Transform, Long Beach.....$599 reduced RPM 275 Core CalImports...
Re: Speaking of engine swaps...
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Fri, 16 Nov 2001 12:38:39 -0500
...I have thought about running a Honda 4 cyl through a Corvair transaxle..... Richard Bias <rbias@HOTMAIL.COM>@gerry.vanagon.com> on 11/16...
Re: "Regular" ATF?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 19 May 2011 12:01:34 -0500
...I put on > the Gowesty external ATF cooler. > > I called German Transaxle to find out what kind of fluid they put in the > thing...
Re: TDIs and Automatic -- Custom Gears?
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Thu, 13 Oct 2005 12:00:57 -0700
...Coincidentally I spent a long time talking to Daryl Christensen at AA Transaxle about this very subject yesterday. It would have to come down...
Re: Draining/refilling oil of the Vanagons transaxle?
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Sun, 26 Aug 2007 17:08:38 -0600
As the website you were provided says, it's on the side. My experience is that when I have filled it up to the...
Re: Suckers beware: Re: Interesting item on eBay
Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
Tue, 16 Mar 2004 15:58:17 -0500
...He's >obviously hoping some sucker won't read it. > >does not include an engine assembly or transaxle > > >Jim > >On Mar 16, 2004, at...