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• Re: Trans ID?-reply
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Mon, 22 Jun 1998 01:58:55 EDT
  ...VW used a strange mix of a 091 bellhousing, gear carrier housing, and nosecone with a 002 style main transaxle housing. The 002s had...
• Re: I thought I said Synergy
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sat, 5 May 2001 21:42:53 -0700
  ...I believe that all VW manual transaxles require GL-4. Why would anyone wanting synthetic NOT use a proven product like Redline? Mike Snow...
• Re: Fri. - working on gravel surface
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 29 Apr 2005 12:54:46 -0400
  ...Which has included dropping and reinstalling the transaxle. A piece of plywood to roll the jack on can be helpful and I always place...
• Can engine and transmission be swapped?
  Historical mailing list - Gerry Lepage
  Mon, 19 May 2008 10:20:51 -0400
  ...Has anyone actually done this? How about any other conversion using both the engine and transmission? I know that VW makes a good transaxle...
• Boston Engine V2.0
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Mon, 19 Jan 2009 17:36:46 -0800
  ...If any questions, email Stan at stan_wohlfarth@msn.com or call at (508) 333-7813 Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle...
• Re: idea?
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Fri, 25 Oct 2013 07:40:19 -0500
  ...16px"><DIV>Careful how you use that space above the transaxle.&nbsp; It could cause a space&nbsp;restriction should you decide to remove...
• Re: '90 Westy 2nd gear
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Wed, 11 Oct 2000 19:56:33 -0700
  ...Any ideas? Thanks in advance. > > > > > > > > Mike Korsak > > > > '90 Westy - unnamed > > > > > > > Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA.(Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377...
• Re: Transmission housing corrosion and (separate question) asbestos ;~(
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Thu, 15 Jan 2004 11:21:40 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) 1-877-377-0773 toll free 425-788-4070 aatransaxle.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Herr Wibo...
• Re: 85 Vanagon - manual trans. fluid change
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 8 Mar 2008 20:58:24 -0500
  ...is the correct transaxle capacity for my 1985, correct? >> >> Thanks....just checking before I do this project! >> >> Larry >> Ga. >> >> >> > > > -- > No virus found in this...
• Re: Transmission issue
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 13 May 2015 09:14:50 -0700
  ...Transmission issue Stuart I got a rebuilt from German Transaxle 2 years ago. There is no way i can go all the way down...
• Re: Propane tank question
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:14:09 -0700
  ...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: Possible problem with 3rd gear
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Mon, 9 Aug 2010 17:22:08 -0700
  ...aatransaxle.com Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" 86 Syncro Westy with a Zetec in the...
• Last Call, '78 Bus Parts
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Jun 1996 21:00:06
  ...brown) Dash & related components All brake/wheel components All Glass Bumpers Transaxle Wheels w/almost new tires etc. etc. etc. Also, I still haven...
• Re: Syncro Binding in Tight Turns
  Historical mailing list - Jim Woods
  Sat, 30 May 1998 23:48:28 EDT
  ...I've begun thinking making some kind of air scoop or duct work to blow cooling air on the transaxle to hold the temperatures...
• Re: Don't Do Business w/Todd Hill, Volkswerks Transaxles
  Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
  Wed, 8 Sep 1999 17:13:23 -0400
  Dear List, I too have not heard from Todd in a couple of months in spite of the fact that he still owes me...
• Re: Porsche 6 cyl, was conversion
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 7 Jan 2000 13:22:50 +0100
  ...They performed the > installation with parts from MSDS and decided to use the Vanagon transaxle. > There is a mention of using exhaust pieces from...
• Re] Transmission question
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Tue, 28 Nov 2000 09:09:09 -0800
  ...then its time for a rebuild...Good Luck Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA.(Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 toll...
• Re: 5 spd tranny
  Historical mailing list - Geoff Wilke
  Tue, 26 Jun 2001 18:47:20 -0700
  I had the same thought and when Daryl at AAA Transaxle rebuilt mine, I had a taller 4th put in and I'm VERY...
• Hard to shift into first gear after warmed up
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Wed, 3 Oct 2001 08:50:17 -0700
  Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA.(Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 toll free http://www.aatransaxle.com (web site) Date...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - AA Transaxle
  Sat, 23 Feb 2002 10:51:59 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 (toll free) aatransaxle.com Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2002...
• Re: NVC - Passat Question
  Historical mailing list - Jon
  Tue, 11 Mar 2003 20:31:14 -0500
  ...or jetta? Or passat? I'm only asking because the passat transaxles (automatic or std.) are really animals of their own...their shift linkage...
• Re: Message to Newbies - ATF
  Historical mailing list - Vern in Bend
  Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:18:56 -0700
  ...That's why > many auto transaxles go in for rebuilds or cores with a bad ring and pinion. > Daryl and others should have some...
• Re: Noisy transaxle??
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Tue, 22 Oct 2013 14:02:13 -0500
  I now have the 1.9 L inline turbo diesel ad that is a drastic improvement on power and would love a deeper 1st...
• Re: Engine conversion on 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Fri, 8 May 2009 16:21:50 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com 86 Syncro Westy Zetec in the trunk ----- Original Message ----- From: "Benny boy" <huotb@VIDEOTRON.CA...
• Re: 091 transaxle prices
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 09:00:27 EST
  You can get "deals" on used trannies or even rebuilt ones. But to get the job done right so that you don't have...
• VW better get on the ball.
  Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
  Tue, 12 Jan 1999 09:10:20 -0500
  ...the US with a 2.5liter TDI and a 5-speed transaxle. Being the owner of a '98 Jetta TDI with 23k on the...
• Re: how much does a tranny weigh?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Tue, 19 Sep 2000 23:11:40 EDT
  ...UPS, that is a very good estimate for a properly packaged transaxle with clutch housing. I recently shipped one and I was billed for...
• Re: Rebuilding Man. Tranny-Questions regarding taller gears??
  Historical mailing list - Ian Butler
  Sat, 21 Feb 2004 17:29:41 -0500
  ...I think the low gear on the Syncro transaxle isn't synchronized, either. Maybe it's just that you have to be at a...
• Re: Bad juju?
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Tue, 13 Feb 2007 21:08:56 -0800
  ...sir..obvious you don't know me well...:), Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Geza Polony" <gezapolony@SBCGLOBAL...
• Re: Rebuilding Man. Tranny-Questions regarding taller gears??
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sat, 21 Feb 2004 10:54:57 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) 1-877-377-0773 toll free 425-788-4070 aatransaxle.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Rodgers...
• Re: Limited Slip v. Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 30 Dec 2006 12:15:00 -0500
  ...When it's time to overhaul my transmission, my present plan is to have Daryl of AA Transaxle do it and install the limited...
• Re: Popping out of 4th gear!!
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:34:57 -0600
  ...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: hit and run on a Vanagon, Oh My!
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Fri, 28 Jan 2011 09:52:41 -0800
  ...only 25 seconds too, but that seldom happens…) Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" 86 Syncro...
• Re: Ralfs VanaGolf for sale
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:07:36 -0800
  ...82 Vanagolf Beachbus http://vanagolf.shutterfly.com/ Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of old technology" From: Ralf Wiebeck...
• trans lube
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Jul 1995 16:40:39 EDT
  I just the last 45 min carassing/fondling/drooling over my rebuilt transaxle that I have been waiting for for about a week. West...
• Re: David Bogel's 3rd Gear Grind
  Historical mailing list - Michael Harrnacker
  Wed, 25 Nov 1998 21:02:04 -0700
  ...David Bogel's 3rd Gear Grind >> >>Good luck with the GL4 synthetic gear oil- maybe it will >>do the trick! >> >>-Todd Hill >> VolksWerks Transaxles...
• Re: New tranny for a 1.6l TD westy...
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Thu, 12 Oct 2000 18:39:09 -0700
  ...the 68 hp that i have > now, i > Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA.(Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 toll...
• Re: Diff lock in a 2wd
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Fri, 7 Mar 2003 04:01:59 +0000
  ...You can use the housing from a Syncro transaxle, or what I did, is have a block welded on to the side of the...
• Re: 4 speed hard to shift when warm
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 29 Dec 2003 11:45:01 -0500
  ...If you can shift fine, with the engine off, this is it! Start taking the transaxle out, or risk damaging it also. ERic Alan...
• Re: Limited slip in a 2WD Vanagon's rear end
  Historical mailing list - pedro dos santos
  Sat, 29 Jan 2005 21:43:35 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) 1-877-377-0773 toll free 425-788-4070 aatransaxle.com 86 Syncro Westy Turbocharged
• Re: any Portland OR listees? know a good VW repair shop in Portland?(tranny probs)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 8 Dec 2006 19:33:15 -0600
  Chris, Daryl at AA Transaxle is a bit further north I think, up near Seattle somewhere. Anyway, his info is on the Vanagon.com...
• Re: idea?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Thu, 24 Oct 2013 18:58:05 -0700
  There's quite a bit of unused space above the transaxle in a 2WD vanagon. huge 'outside' area there ....just integrate the unit into...
• Re: Stratagies to remember when to rotate tires
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Thu, 6 Dec 2012 18:21:09 -0700
  ...Differential lube changes, transaxle lube changes, coolant changes, all of it. I've been doing this on all my vehicles since I started buying...
• Re: Large parts transport
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 15 Nov 2012 12:45:57 -0800
  ...trans .. > needs to go from Meford , OR to Daryl's AA Transaxle near Seattle. > > thanks for any help ! > scott > www.turbovans.com > and Ben...
• Re: FW: Awesome! Pop-Up Hallelujah Chorus at Macy's
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Fri, 26 Nov 2010 16:12:38 -0500
  ...awesome-pop-up-hallelujah-chor%0Aus-at.html> > > > > Daryl of AA Transaxle > > 425-788-4070 > > "On the cutting edge of Old technology" > > 86 Syncro...
• Speed
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Dec 1995 14:27:29 -0800
  ...This transaxle had early reduction gears (for 15" wheels), with 14 inch wheels and tires on the car so revs were higher than stock...
• Re: rebuilt tranny slipping out of 4th gear-reply
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Fri, 10 Jul 1998 15:32:19 EDT
  ...Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA
• Re: '85 Westy Shifting Problems
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Fri, 25 Oct 2002 08:22:59 -0700
  ...Check with Transaxle Engineering (818) 998-2739 for more application details. VORRA swears by it they say. When you drain the old lubricant, drain...
• Re: Redline gear lube
  Historical mailing list - Dan Aldrich
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 12:29:00 -0400
  ...According to darrel christensen of AA >transaxles, you want mt-90 due to the angle of the spinning gears >(verticle or horizontal). I run...
• Transmission oil leaking from left CV axle / tranny junction
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Tue, 18 Jul 2006 19:22:45 -0400
  ...Just saw an exploded drawing of the transaxle and CV's etc. Thanks for any help. Sam -- Sam Walters Baltimore, MD 89 Syncro GL...
• Re: VWSA Big Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 13 Dec 2005 19:43:56 -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...
• How not to snake wire/why "constant" velocity joints? Was: Wiring rear speakers - 86 Weekender - long
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hersh
  Mon, 16 Jul 2007 19:18:05 -0400
  ...are they called "constant" velocity joints, anyway? What is constant about the velocity, as they spin at the same varying speeds of the transaxle?
• The Thompson Coupling
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Tue, 4 Dec 2007 12:01:03 +1100
  ...One day you might be able to retrofit these to your transaxle and enjoy no more broken boots, vibration or repacking with that awful...
• Is there such a thing as a good used transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Tue, 21 Oct 2008 20:39:08 -0400
  ...have my mechanic pull my trans and send it to AA Transaxle. It'll be about four hours labor, plus Daryl's fee for...
• Re: Gas mileage query for bostig converts
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:12:33 -0800
  ...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: advice on tranny rebuild and water leak on 1990 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 27 Sep 2009 16:54:44 -0700
  ...My local shop sends theirs to German Transaxle but I personally have not dealt with them. There's always used transaxle if a rebuild...
• Re: Porsche 944 Motor & transmission in Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Thu, 18 Mar 2004 17:50:47 -0600
  ...to have the proper slant to the engine, the > >transaxle is similar to other transaxles used in > >VW/Audi products... > > > >944 Motors are good...
• Re: removing input shaft seal
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sun, 13 May 2012 11:12:15 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" 86 Syncro Westy w/Turbo Zetec in the trunk 90...
• Re: 2wd transmission noise question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 28 Jan 2006 13:34:56 -0600
  ...you >can't really diagnose transaxle symptoms without going inside to look. >Anything else is just a guess, educated or not. > >If you're...
• Re: Using American engines for Vanagon swap - why the heck not?
  Historical mailing list - Sean B.
  Fri, 22 Mar 2002 11:06:30 -0800
  ...I would love to drive one of those! (After knowing the HP and torque of that engine) :-) The ultimate problem would be the transaxle...