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• Re: [Syncro] Do all syncro tansmissions fit all syncros?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 23 May 2006 13:40:06 -0700
  ...actual tranny? > >I'm moving from a '86 non-locker to an '87 locker recently (5,000 >miles ago) rebuilt by AA Transaxles. > >Chris > > >
• Re: trans fluid
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 27 Feb 2008 10:07:26 -0800
  ...to fill it from the > drain plug hole. > Daryl of AA Transaxle > (425) 788-4070 > aatransaxle.com > Subject: trans fluid > > > > > > I'm finally getting...
• Re: Cut tranny input shaft while still in tranny? (for engine conversion)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 7 Mar 2008 19:37:58 -0800
  ...Got two unknown spares.... ;) On the '80 AC I get 26.2 and the '85 WBX close to 27mm past face of transaxle. I...
• Re: Vanablog (help)
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:11:58 -0400
  ...In > his position (given that he has/can get the money to do it), I'd get a > rebuilt auto section from German Transaxle...
• Re: Cleaning engine compartment/Grounding Points - 91 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 29 Apr 2010 22:45:00 -0700
  ...You might want to remove and clean that ground and the ground strap from the nose of the transaxle to the body. When I...
• E-Code Headlights
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:41:26 -0600
  ...It is an E-mail from Loren Busch to the list, referencing Daryl at AA transaxle, and some e-code numbers. Read the whole...
• Re: Tranny rebuild/82 air-cooled
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Wed, 23 Jul 2014 14:52:56 -1000
  ...be miles ahead to convert to the 83 >> and later 2WD transaxle and shift linkage.. >> ( from the shift knob all the way back ) >> >> if...
• Re: 4 speed/5 speed shifter
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Wed, 19 May 2010 14:40:33 -0700
  ...4 speed/5 speed shifter Hey gang, its become apparent that my low mileage 5 speed transaxle has a dead bearing and needs to...
• Re: clutch slave cylinder question
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Mon, 1 Jun 2009 12:42:27 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com 86 Syncro Westy Zetec in the trunk ----- Original Message ----- From: "most david" <dmost@YAHOO.COM...
• Re: vanagon 4 speed-reply
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Thu, 13 Aug 1998 00:46:45 EDT
  ...Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA
• Re: 3rd---->4th gear...Vanagon tranny
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 7 Apr 2000 11:10:06 -0700
  ...In my tranny the pinion bearing got noisy at 105,000 and I had the unit rebuilt by AA Transaxle before it took out...
• Veedubbing Poem
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Thu, 3 Aug 2000 19:36:05 -0700
  ...gstrent (c)2000 Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA.(Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 toll free http://www.aatransaxle.com...
• 84 Vanagon GL, SW Houston area
  Historical mailing list - Cliff Ober
  Thu, 24 Oct 2013 06:27:09 -0500
  ...The engine and transaxle are good, I don't think there's even 10K on the rebuild. The body isn't too bad, with...
• Re: AA Transaxle: Happy! Relevant Info, Long.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Sat, 21 Jun 2014 18:57:09 -0800
  Daryl stopped recommending Redline a number of years ago, if I recall correctly he understood that they had changed the formula and he did...
• Re: Trip Report: Detlef has Left Utah & is Safely in Maine
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Wed, 7 Mar 2012 18:03:31 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" 86 Syncro Westy w/Turbo Zetec in the trunk From...
• Re: Transmission quits after 310,000 miles
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:31:59 -0500
  ...I have an automatic transaxle, accelerator cable, axles, shifter, starter from and 84 that I would like to install. The only part I am...
• Re: 1977 VW van hybrid
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Fri, 10 Dec 2010 17:28:34 -0800
  ...What kind of RPM are EV motors happiest at? Would the idea of powering a syncro transaxle through the output shaft be practical from...
• Re: 91 Vanagon Manual - slow cranking....
  Historical mailing list - brett rueff
  Fri, 3 Dec 2010 17:51:43 +0000
  ...I ended up adding a second engine ground and a second transaxle ground, just because the straps were attached to the engine and trans...
• Re: How much should parts cost?
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sat, 4 Sep 2010 10:27:03 -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: T-3 Transaxle Needed: 82 Diesel Westy
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Wed, 29 Apr 1998 12:28:08 -0600
  Mark B. Magee wrote: > > Larry Hamm wrote: > Your original trans is a 5.43 I > > > believe, > > so unless you've swapped to a more...
• Re: Back to flipping trans on their backs
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Fri, 26 Mar 1999 11:20:52 -0700
  ...KEP offers adapters for the 930-4spd and the G50-5spd transaxles, both of which are very strong. I think it would be much...
• Re: Crasy Germans on the list! ;)
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Wed, 7 Apr 1999 08:04:45 -0500
  ...werden.Es ist alles >vorhanden und wir vormontiert...........>> > >Wie gehts, Herr Detlev! Was ist das?? ;) > >-Todd Hill > VolksWerks Transaxles > Olympia, WA > 360-412-0948 >
• Re: locking rear diff on 2WD van or Limited Slip?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 12 Dec 2001 17:28:48 -0800
  ...Positrack- like the General Lee :-) is not an option with our transaxles. To put a diff lock, you would need a syncro case and...
• Re: Transmission '83 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dan R. Hall
  Mon, 28 Jul 2003 23:47:07 -0500
  ...Daryl Chistensen/ AA Transaxle aatransaxle@msn.com 1-877-377-0773 Dan Hall '86 Westy Weekender "Das Boot" ----- Original Message ----- From: Stevie Havoc To...
• Re: snow traction, dif. options
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sun, 4 Dec 2005 10:26:53 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rajesh Injety" <wolfvanagon@YAHOO.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday, December 03, 2005 10:26...
• Re: insulation
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 11 Oct 2020 10:13:55 -0400
  ...I do not plan to pull the transaxle to do this, so using spray foam would be very difficult. > > Thanks in advance for any...
• Re: New Arrivals
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Fri, 6 Apr 2012 09:40:34 -0700
  ...http://campervanculture.com/2012/03/unique-16-syncro-doka-for-sale/ Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old...
• Re: 1.6L engine in 73 camper
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 Nov 95 12:24:49 +0100
  ...There is a 17mm lenght-difference in the transaxle's primary shaft between the trans used with the upright engine and the one used...
• Re: 1.6L engine in 73 camper
  Historical mailing list - verbeek (brian verbeek)
  Thu, 9 Nov 95 12:24:49 +0100
  ...There is a 17mm lenght-difference in the transaxle's primary shaft between the trans used with the upright engine and the one used...
• Re: Limited Vanagon content: using reverse running transaxles
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 23 Nov 1998 19:18:23 -0800
  At 19:10 23/11/98 -0600, Joshua Van Tol wrote: >>Yup. Just concerned about the helical gears. The strait cut reverse gear >>could...
• Re: Instant horsepower (Pinwheel)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Sun, 7 May 2000 22:44:27 -0600
  ...Neither has had any transaxle/CV joint problems to date. It's nice to be able to keep up with traffic. Your inflammatory comments...
• Re: TDI six anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Fri, 26 Oct 2001 10:14:30 -0400
  How 'bout that 5-speed Tiptronic transaxle that the TDI is attached to! http://www.schubert-fahrzeugtechnik.de/sites-bus-t3-tdi6-get riebe...
• '82 inline 4 gas van for sale (fwd from the spare list)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 29 Mar 2002 11:48:13 EST
  ...Replaced the transaxle about 8 months ago with a taller geared version. Cruises at 70 comfortably and returns around 26 mpg hwy. New clutch...
• PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Walter Evens
  Fri, 22 Feb 2002 19:26:46 -0800
  I am having to pull my transaxle to replace a nasty leaky main seal on my '85GL. It's has an A/T. I...
• Re: Diff lock in a 2wd
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 6 Mar 2003 10:23:06 -0500
  ...You can use the housing from a Syncro transaxle, or what I did, is have a block welded on to the side of the...
• Gear whine causes
  Historical mailing list - AA Transaxle
  Mon, 14 Apr 2003 09:55:53 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 (toll free) aatransaxle.com (web site)
• Re: URGENT: Need bell housing in Ontario!
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 6 May 2003 19:04:53 -0500
  Try AA Transaxle, Daryl hight have some. As a last resort I've got a couple of good DK boxes at $400.00 each...
• Re: "conventional" transmission for a mid-engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 18 Nov 2003 22:39:58 +1300
  >The ideal of course would be a transaxle designed for mid-engine such as >from a Pantera or a 914. But you did say...
• 2nd gear brake band piston UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Greg Stelz
  Wed, 13 Mar 2002 12:52:23 -0800
  ...Holler > if any questions > Daryl of AA Transaxle > Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) > (425) 788-4070 > 1-877-377-0773 (toll free) > aatransaxle.com (web...
• Re: G.W. 1.5" lift springs
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 12 Mar 2014 18:34:28 -0400
  ...If brought on by the change in axle angles there may be loose bolts or the output bearings of the transaxle have an issue...
• Re: Source for reliable axle assemblies
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 9 Jan 2015 17:57:29 -0700
  ...At one time Daryl from AA Transaxle made a suggestion, but I have not been able to find that. > Thanks > John S > Ginger - 1983...
• Re: Transmission/gear lube
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 28 Aug 2013 00:24:51 -0400
  ...Transmission/gear lube Any suggestions on heavier transaxle lube when pulling a trailer/loaded heavy? I just want to know if its a good...
• CV Joints - Assembling
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Mon, 24 Sep 2012 14:03:43 -0700
  ...either toward the wheel or toward the transaxle -- the boot caps attach to the opposite side. New ones (GKN) have a single groove near...
• Re: Busted Down Near Tekonsha, Michigan
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 24 Nov 2011 18:10:25 -0800
  And me without an automatic transaxle to take a picture of.... ;) You guys know I would if I could! :) Neil. On Thu, Nov 24...
• Re: Not able to engage any gear
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Tue, 31 May 2011 23:10:55 -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: 91 westy 4 speed shifting problem
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Tue, 1 Dec 2009 18:52:41 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of old technology" -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
• Re: water leak
  Historical mailing list - Joe
  Sun, 29 Mar 2009 10:25:27 -0700
  ...DO leak frequently > along > with the Ant grommet... > Daryl of AA Transaxle > (425) 788-4070 > aatransaxle.com > 86 Syncro Westy > Zetec in the trunk...
• Re: Buses FS (CT/MA/NY Area)
  Historical mailing list - GARTH WOOLSTENHULME
  Tue, 19 Nov 1996 20:00:21 -0800
  ...25 years ago), but at least in some of the Bug transaxles, you were able to flop the ring gear from one side to...
• Re: '87 syncro for 20k. Is this normal? (longish)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 Jun 1999 21:26:05 GMT
  ...I started looking out of state and found a van in New Mexico that had JUST had the tranny rebuilt by German Transaxle. I...
• Re: Stuck in gear - Help!
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sat, 31 Mar 2001 15:37:58 -0800
  ...warranty rebuild...call if you have any questions Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA.(Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 toll...
• Re: Switching bodies between chassis advice seeked
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 29 Oct 2002 13:10:39 -0500
  ...The tank is in the rear mainly to accommodate the front transaxle (which intrudes into the space where the tank is on the 2wd...
• transmission rebuilding..how hard
  Historical mailing list - AA Transaxle
  Tue, 1 Apr 2003 09:09:15 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 (toll free) aatransaxle.com (web site)
• Re: Ls and GLs and such, L not most basic
  Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
  Wed, 3 Sep 2003 10:02:35 -0400
  ...after a major front end crash. (I got the engine and transaxle, and the more plush cloth seats.) But this van didn't have...
• Re: 84 Vanagon Transmission NEEDED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Wed, 12 Oct 2005 17:59:08 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) 1-877-377-0773 toll free 425-788-4070 aatransaxle.com 86 Syncro Westy WBXTurbo ----- Original...
• Re: Whats the REAL poop on gowesty engines
  Historical mailing list - honemastert
  Mon, 19 Mar 2007 21:26:28 -0700
  ...since the transaxle re-gearing, I get 16-19mpg (depending upon conditions) prior to that with stock ring/pinion and 3rd/4th and 15...
• Re: place to overhaul auto tranny ... for a passat
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 19 Sep 2007 21:52:43 -0700
  ...Or German transaxle in Bend, OR But you could be in Vermont for all I an tell, sorry to bitch. s. -----Original Message----- From...
• Re: trans fluid
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Wed, 27 Feb 2008 09:25:40 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com Subject: trans fluid > I'm finally getting around to pulling my tranny to fix the...
• Re: Standard Transmission oil change - Redline MT-90 vs. Royal Purple
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 30 Aug 2020 10:00:23 -0600
  ...purchasing Royal Purple 75W-90? > > Originally, I had gone to AA Transaxle's website and figured MT-90 would > be best. > > https://aatransaxle.com...
• Re: Eurovan tranny case...
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 22 Sep 2015 18:48:12 -0700
  ...I think he's looking at German Transaxle for a rebuilt one without a core to exchange. $4000 for the tranny plus $3500 core...
• Re: Daryl at AA Transaxle
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 20 Apr 2010 10:43:06 -0700
  Thanks for the address Andrew! Please say 'Hi' for me. Jake On Tue, Apr 20, 2010 at 9:37 AM, Andrew Martin <ramblinvan@gmail...