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• Re: 83-85 & 86-91 Gas Manual Gear Ratios
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 31 Jul 2005 15:33:46 -0700
  ...Tom Carrington's page has a link to >Helmut's fairly complete listing of Vanagon transaxle ratios. Good Luck, >Jake >----- Original Message ----- >From: "chris...
• Re: Redline Gearoil
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Thu, 16 Sep 1999 02:47:43 -0400
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle
• Re: Heavy Duty Rear Axels/CVs (108mm), Factory
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Wed, 3 Jan 2001 17:08:22 EST
  ...I was considering locating another (gas engined) Syncro transaxle with a taller gear ratio to replace the trans in my 1.6 turbodiesel engined...
• Re: Gearbox drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Tue, 3 Sep 2002 23:41:57 +0100
  Aha, I'm looking at a plug that is vertically in the middle of the transaxle unit and faces straight down. Thanks! I'll...
• Auto trans woes in a '90 Carat...
  Historical mailing list - ok artguy
  Sun, 23 Feb 2003 12:13:27 -0600
  ...I plan on pulling the transaxle and having a look, but I'd like to know what I should be looking for. Any help...
• Re: Grinding sound when rounding corners
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 15 Jan 2004 13:08:01 -0600
  ...Nope. > > So I am thinking maybe it is the transaxle mount? I can't see anything > under there that looks like it is rubbing...
• Re: Two Automatic Transmission Questions
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 13 Oct 2005 14:25:24 -0700
  Cary, Auto transaxle complete: ~200 lbs. (225 lbs in a crate). Sitting is the worst thing for an auto tranny. Lots of seals and...
• Re: final drive cover leaking
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Sun, 4 Nov 2007 10:07:55 -0800
  And are you sure the oil being slung around is fromt the pan gasket??? Torque convertor seal possibly?? Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788...
• Re: Speaking of CV joints, how do you get them back on??
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 18 Apr 2010 07:26:47 -0400
  ...The joints are loose enough so that if I offer one end up to the transaxle, the other end basically falls apart/disassembles itself...
• Re: Legendary Tardis-Classic Car insurance for Westies?
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Sun, 2 Aug 2009 17:14:18 -0700
  ...www.skysmith.com in Iowa Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com 86 Syncro Westy Zetec in the trunk ----- Original Message ----- From...
• Re:Brazilian clutch etc
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 01 May 1996 08:15:00
  ...However, I sprung for the German clutch because if the clutch failed prematurely, the whole engine or transaxle would have to come out, and...
• One Born Every Minute?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 03 Nov 95 15:05 CST
  ...No buyers came along (I didn't really advertise), but this fall a friend with a '66 single cab screwed his transaxle, asked if...
• Re: Use of Synthetic Oil in Syncro Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Fri, 15 May 1998 09:06:35 -0400
  ...and back transaxle) Larry '86 Syncro Westfalia <<<It is my intention to change the oil in the transmission and front differential of my 86...
• Re: Use of Synthetic Oil in Syncro Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Fred Porter
  Fri, 15 May 1998 08:31:32 -0600
  ...4 for the transaxle and 3 for > the diff, but it's been a few months. ****1.6 qts front, 3.2qts rear (and...
• Re: Syncro Conversion-reply
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Fri, 18 Sep 1998 18:43:29 EDT
  ...While this is not a Syncro its at least an option to consider. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA
• Re: New/Old 3rd/4th clutch hub for 091-1s
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Tue, 12 Jan 1999 13:43:07 EST
  ...home and get complete assemblies from VW!! Isn't that the way it always goes?? -Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA 360-412-0948
• Re: Build your own synchro westy - how hard is it?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 14 Feb 2000 16:33:55 -0800
  ...Front and rear suspension, brakes, engine ancillary systems, transaxle/transfer case, etc., etc., all would have to be removed and reinstalled, along with the...
• overstressed tranny's was (Re: Instant horsepower (Pinwheel))
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Mon, 8 May 2000 21:40:01 -0700
  > converted, and both have more than 30k since. > Neither has had any > transaxle/CV joint problems to date. It's nice to be larry...
• How much ATF in Torque Converter
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 9 Jul 2003 19:58:47 -0400
  I'm putting my transaxle back in the van. I had my TC rebuilt, so it is empty. The rebuilder told me to put...
• Re: SVX Conversion List?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 6 May 2006 12:36:48 -0400
  ...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: Mexican Water cooled loaf bus? what engine?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Thu, 8 Feb 2007 19:47:35 -0500
  >What about importing transmissions and/or bell-housings??? Is it the >same tranny with a new bell-housing or a completely different transaxle? I...
• Re: bob stevens publication credit
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Wed, 5 Mar 2008 17:16:51 -0800
  ...Teh company wasn't bad either...(thanks Bob) Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com Subject: Re: bob stevens publication credit > Ditto...
• Re: Syncro/Tires/Viscous..HELP!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 29 May 1997 00:32:18 -0400 (EDT)
  ...After the transaxle rebuild he drove the van around 1k miles before we met in Arizona for the sale. The first thing I did...
• Transmission (transaxle) Drive Flange Seals
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 26 Mar 2016 12:51:26 -0700
  Hi all. For an '88 Westy. Both blue "cap" seals at ID of each transmission drive flange were leaking badly. One outright failed, the...
• Re: Tranny rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Thu, 10 Mar 2016 01:46:17 +0000
  ...What a bummer! John Don't know anyone in the Southeast, but Arizona Transaxle (http://aztransaxle.com/) here in Phoenix rebuilt mine a couple...
• Re: broke down in Seattle
  Historical mailing list - Doug Elledge
  Wed, 1 Dec 2010 09:03:41 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" 86 Syncro Westy with a Zetec in the trunk
• Re: Mercedes wheel lug nuts
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:01:13 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com 86 Syncro Westy Zetec in the trunk ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris S" <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM...
• Re: removing main engine seal?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Tue, 8 Jun 1999 14:47:31 -0700
  ...toy > :-) or will a modified screwdriver work? Also, advice on removing the > transaxle seal is desired. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Tom Young young@sherlock.SIMS.Berkeley.EDU Lafayette...
• Re: cylinder hone/rings/pistons
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Thu, 22 Jan 2004 16:49:46 -0800
  ...02cents worth from an old school retired tech Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) 1-877-377-0773 toll free 425-788...
• Re: Broken down in Orlando, except I'm in Pasadena
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Sat, 11 Dec 2004 10:03:27 -0800
  ...This morning I got Goldibox in the garage, up on stands, pulled the transaxle and found that the pressure plate side of the clutch...
• Re: Heads up for you van owners in BC BowBow is ouuta BIz, deals to be had ..
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Wed, 10 Jan 2007 17:10:45 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "TC" <trclark@SHAW.CA> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, January...
• Re: Bearing Replacement
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 8 Oct 2022 01:03:50 -0600
  ...My transaxle has 250,000 miles on it. I'm > starting to think transmission rebuild along with everything else. The > thing has leaks as...
• Re: What is it with the US? (No real van content)
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Mon, 25 Jun 2007 02:29:33 -0500
  ...The electric motors are inside the transaxle. If you saw a Prius engine and transaxle assembly out of the car, it would pretty much...
• Re: [subaruvanagon] Diesel to Gas engine conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 24 Oct 2001 04:29:59 EDT
  ...Does that answer your question ? Scott >> Scott, I'm heading for 80,000 on my conversion, DZ transaxle and all. I have clocked a...
• Re: GL-4 vs GL-5 Some more good reading!
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Thu, 7 Jan 2016 22:31:20 -0800
  ...calls "insignificant") 10mm hypoid offset, as found in BOTH Porsche & VW transaxles: > > "In order to fit a compact transmission with the requisite features in...
• Re: Transmission/gear lube
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 28 Aug 2013 00:33:06 -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...
• Re: Baja Whale trip, success! Video!
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:51:12 -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: The right tool for a clean cut?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 27 May 2011 22:36:14 -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...
• FS: 1989 Silver Synchro GL <--On the Block
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Jun 96 21:13:22 -0500 (CDT)
  ...300 Speakerlab 10" subwoofers driven by separate amp New/Replaced parts: Transaxle (warranty) Rotors, pads, fluid, alignment Tires - Dunlop P205/70R14 Water Pump 1...
• oil change/filter
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Sat, 12 Feb 2000 00:12:02 -0600
  ...I finally got them to tell me that they had drained the transaxle instead of the engine, and couldn't figure out how to...
• Yeeeeeehaaaawwww!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sun, 28 May 2000 19:59:44 -0400
  ...It now has a freshly rebuilt tranny and final drive from Rick Long, of Long Enterprises, as well as a new pair of transaxles...
• Re: Recent Upgrade Experience (wheels/tires/transaxle)
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 15 Dec 2006 13:37:28 -0800
  ...the previous wheel/tire set that I had > on there. > > Re: Transaxle re-gearing > ------------------------- > With the new gearing, I can cruise at 70Mph now...
• Re: Gear box oil - Redline MT90 or Swepco ?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 27 Aug 2012 18:51:52 -0600
  ...find info these days ) know that when it comes to VW Transaxles Daryl@AATransAxle is THE AuthoritativeReference. ORR ~ DeanB On 27 Aug , 2012, at...
• Re: 227 Hp Vanagon 4 sale on Samba.
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Fri, 5 Jun 2009 06:01:41 -0400
  ...He did loose fourth and THEN went to Daryl at AA transaxle for a taller gear. Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/ in statu...
• Re: <no subject>
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 29 Nov 2006 15:19:34 -0800
  Nathaniel, I'm driving my 84 in the same deplorable weather conditions and not having any issues with the transaxle. Traction is a different...
• Re: CV source
  Historical mailing list
  19 Feb 97 09:01:07 PST
  ...To gain time, you must flop the CV's from one side of the transaxle to the other. It doesn't matter which CV...
• Re: Ring and Pinion Wear
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Wed, 1 Sep 1999 23:26:00 EDT
  ...Daryl, AA Transaxle aatransaxle.com 1-877-377-0773 toll free
• 87 Syncro Westfalia For Sale-Cheap!
  Historical mailing list - chris rahn
  Sun, 1 Apr 2001 09:20:35 -0600
  ...4 wheel drive transmission plus granny gear(Professionally rebuilt by German Transaxle Sept. 2000, Less than 3000 miles on trans), Rear differential locker, Alloy...
• Which redline oil to use
  Historical mailing list - AA Transaxle
  Mon, 29 Apr 2002 21:02:46 -0700
  ...Use MT90 for the vanagon Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 (toll free) aatransaxle.com...
• "conventional" transmission for a mid-engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir H. Desai
  Mon, 17 Nov 2003 10:26:51 -0500
  i know one of our resident germans has performed a mid-engine swap on his van using the audi longitudinally mounted v6+transaxle (which...
• Re: 91 Vanagon Manual - slow cranking....
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Wed, 8 Dec 2010 13:22:35 -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: Corvair Vanagon conversion
  Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
  Sat, 25 Nov 2006 09:28:46 -0800
  ...Now i'll also add a 4/5 speed transaxle to the list. I'm quite pleased I'm not the only one doing...
• Re: Transmission Bell Housing Question Help
  Historical mailing list - Doug Noganav
  Thu, 2 Apr 2009 00:22:42 -0800
  ...shift rod..If they are gone..no issue. > > > > Daryl of AA Transaxle > > (425) 788-4070 > > aatransaxle.com > > 86 Syncro Westy > > Zetec in the trunk...
• Re: Limited Slip v. Syncro
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Tue, 26 Dec 2006 10:23:58 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle Subject: Limited Slip v. Syncro > We're presently in vehicle reassessment mode and need some advice. > Recently > I asked whether...
• Automatic transmission final drive gear oil leak.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Tue, 21 May 2019 08:09:06 -0400
  ...Other than taking the transaxle down, how difficult a fix is this? Thanks, BobC
• Re: Fuses
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 18 Oct 2010 17:15:48 -0700
  ...Fuses > White is 10 amp > Red is 15 amp > Blue is 20 amp if my remembery is correct > > Daryl of AA Transaxle > 425-788...
• Re: New to me - 87 Westy Weekender
  Historical mailing list - Daryl of AA Transaxle
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:04:57 -0700
  ...saw Mark Knoffler before I did..the rat...) Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 > Finally, I wanted to acknowledge the fact that we...
• Re: Clutch Question
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sun, 8 Mar 1998 09:17:40 -0800
  ...fluid in yet? Should you be > able to depress the clutch pedal with the engine and transaxle disconnected? --------------------------------------------------------------------- Tom Young young@sherlock.SIMS.Berkeley...
• Re: auto tranny vs. manual/1
  Historical mailing list - Peter Zendzian
  Sat, 28 Mar 1998 09:23:58 -1000
  ...calls for than to ignore it until you have no choice but to >rebuild it. > >Todd Hill >VolksWerks Transaxles >Olympia, WA
• Re: rought shifting
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Thu, 16 Nov 2000 19:44:47 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA.(Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 toll free http://www.aatransaxle.com (web site)On...