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• Help ASAP, Stranded, Need clutch advise....
  Historical mailing list - Mike Ray
  Sat, 14 Apr 2001 22:39:46 -0400
  ...I have my Bentley and tomorrow I'll disconnect the slave off of the transaxle and see if I can push in the pedal...
• Re: WTB: aircooled tranny
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Tue, 15 Jan 2002 20:07:19 -0500
  ...aircooled tranny > Anyone have a 4-spd air cooled transaxle for sale? > > > Bradley Flubacher > State College, PA > '82 VW diesel westy > '84 GL wasserboxer >
• I need help on my conversion.
  Historical mailing list - John Stepto
  Sun, 1 Jun 2003 22:13:56 -0400
  ...I received my freshly rebuilt waterboxer trans (from Daryl at AA Transaxle)with diesel bellhousing and input shaft and proceeded to install. I did...
• Re: holy smokes (melted the instrument circuit)
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Fri, 6 May 2005 11:55:38 -0700
  ...minute tranny piston seal replacement into a $540 exchange with German Transaxle Inc. >early this morning before work I started painstakingly soldering in >wires...
• Re: costs of syncro tranny R&R
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Mon, 22 Aug 2005 10:20:42 -0400
  I'm pretty sure that with adding in Labor for the removal, transport and pallet for freight to AA transaxle for a full rebuild...
• Re: transmission is it fixable?
  Historical mailing list - AATransaxle
  Sun, 14 May 2006 18:57:22 -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: horse power
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Sat, 9 Nov 2019 17:58:07 -0600
  ...Had to save up for the transaxle build and dual mass flywheel/clutch. But I love the results. On Sat, Nov 9, 2019, 5...
• 91 Carat Restoration
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 9 Mar 2014 17:31:01 -0500
  ...But while the transaxle is out - I thought I might have a peloquin put in. Plan to have this done locally. No problem for...
• Re: 5 speed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:41:07 -0800
  ...and that is a Subaru 2WD transaxle with a reversed ring and pinion in it. Should be ideal for most road-going 2WD vanagons...
• Re: RIP Boston Bob...
  Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
  Sat, 23 Oct 2010 00:44:37 -0400
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" 86 Syncro Westy with a Zetec in the trunk
• Re: Peloquin torque biasing differential
  Historical mailing list - Daryl of AA Transaxle
  Tue, 3 Nov 2009 08:10:41 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 -----Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the Things that you didn't do...
• Re: Welded 091 3rd and 4th gears??
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Wed, 30 Jun 1999 14:49:17 EDT
  ...Keep telling myself that I'm doing it for the photo library on my forever delayed webpage! ;^) -Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA 360...
• report on syncro tranny rebuild experience
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 19 May 2000 08:53:09 PDT
  ...Auto in Seattle) and with the tranny rebuilder (Daryl at AA Transaxle in Duvall WA). I highly recommend either of these gentlemen for their...
• Reverse light not adjusted correct
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 11 Sep 2000 06:39:47 -0700
  ...Is there an adjustment on that switch or is it a black box thingee that does it's duty in the transaxle without any...
• Re: [OT] Anyone put a VW inline 4 in a Porsche 914?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 21 Jul 2002 10:08:27 EDT
  ...of installing Pinto motors in various vehicles which utilized the VW transaxles. They even campaigned a sand dragster called Pinto Beans. I spoke to...
• FS:88 wolfsburg weekender
  Historical mailing list - Joe Seremeth
  Mon, 17 May 2004 07:00:05 -0400
  ...This bus has a good transmission from darryl at AAA Transaxle. It needs brake work, a passenger side power mirror, and other stuff . All...
• Re: Locking Differential vs. Limited Slip Pros and Cons
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Tue, 14 Feb 2006 11:41:10 -0600
  ...likely have to replace the 3-4 syncro hub in my transaxle, its a BIG >job (easily $800 in parts and labor) so it...
• Re: Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Tue, 7 Oct 2008 09:10:31 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com 86 Syncro Westy..Happy the Camper Zetec in the trunk Subject: Re: Engine Conversions > > Bostig...
• Crunchy Clutch Pedal Feel - intermittant
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Alfonso
  Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:11:04 -0700
  ...Statistically speaking, what's more likely to be the issue? Do I rip out the dash, or drop the transaxle (again)? Grazzi, -R
• Re: AAZ swap progress
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Mon, 22 Jul 2013 20:00:20 -0600
  ...clutch as soon as you had the engine mounted to the > transaxle ? > > I have seen people spend hours and hours connecting the engine .. > only...
• Re: Using American engines for Vanagon swap - Rover V8
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 23 Mar 2002 13:17:17 +1200
  ...ultimate problem would be the transaxle - as Sudhir has reported with >his Buick V-6, the Vanagon transaxle is not up to the task...
• Re: 2wd Limited Slip
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Wed, 23 Mar 2011 09:53:48 -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 issue
  Historical mailing list - Arlene Sondergaard
  Wed, 13 May 2015 09:46:43 -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: Transmission issue
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 13 May 2015 08:36:02 -0700
  Any good VW shop in Portland will simply send your transmission to German Transaxle in Bend, or you can go there yourself and have...
• Re: Gas mileage query for bostig converts
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:11:06 -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: Friday quiz- '53 le Mans
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 11 Feb 2011 08:45:51 -0800
  ...At first I thought the dead #6 must have a Ferguson transaxle in >> it but that's not it...its a Talbot Lago . >> >> So...
• Re: Part needed-Selector lever
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 5 Jan 2011 06:19:31 -0500
  ...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: Fuses
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 18 Oct 2010 20:39:22 -0500
  ...is 20 amp if my remembery is correct > > Daryl of AA Transaxle > 425-788-4070 > "On the cutting edge of Old technology" > 86 Syncro...
• Re: Exhaust system insulation
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Thu, 19 May 2005 19:31:49 -0700
  ...Stays dirty from road spary, but keeps the heat down...Daryl of AA Transaxle ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET> To: <vanagon...
• Re: VW vs Subaru (picture)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Fri, 20 Apr 2007 09:46:15 EDT
  ...Just finish my Syncro transaxle rebuld. I know what your going thru.. What I can't believe is you have the time and effort...
• Re: Starter snap ring
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 11 Sep 2008 18:54:43 -0700
  ...Daryl from AA Transaxle sent me one (thanks Daryl!) and I go it back on the shaft. Putting the ring on and the cover...
• Re: Engine swap
  Historical mailing list - James
  Thu, 16 Oct 2014 13:26:11 -0400
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > "The Vanagon automatic transaxle can handle these engines just fine > except it shifts too soon for high RPM engines. Grinding...
• Re: Kudos for Daryl at AA Transaxle (syncro tranny work)
  Historical mailing list - John
  Sat, 30 Sep 2000 13:47:27 -0400
  Tim King wrote: > > Last year, I had Daryl at AA Transaxle (http://aatransaxle.com) rebuild my > syncro tranny. At the time, I was very...
• Re: sounds of doomed tranny?
  Historical mailing list - zampano
  Mon, 17 Mar 2003 16:14:08 -0800
  ...Others may have better advice, but with 134 miles on >> the >> transaxle you might need a rebuild or new tranny. Mine was replaced >> by...
• Re: Rebuilding Man. Tranny-Questions regarding taller gears??
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Fri, 20 Feb 2004 13:28:50 -0500
  I had Daryl do my transaxle last year and I'm happy with it. I definitely wanted the taller 4th, and I'm very...
• Re: Transmission Advice/Condolences? (w/pics)
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Thu, 13 Jan 2022 15:39:03 -0600
  ...best guys is right down the > Freeway. > Try mike with Rancho Transaxle. He has a backlog, but knows his > stuff. He’s done 2...
• Parts FS
  Historical mailing list - Michael Samson
  Sat, 2 Feb 2002 13:58:58 -0800
  ...I am planning to install a 5 cylinder engine and convert from 4-speed to automatic transaxle. I have acquired two vehicles to serve...
• Re: Ball Joint removal.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 18 Nov 2010 12:47:40 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle
• Re: Journeys under difficult conditions
  Historical mailing list - John Welsh
  Thu, 26 Jun 1997 22:17:12 +0000
  ...Though it already has the stock Syncro skid rails, I'm nervous about the propane tank, the front diff and rear engine/transaxle castings...
• Re: Alternate Syncro Ratios and Configurations #2
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Wed, 25 Nov 1998 14:45:26 EST
  ...Sounds like a good idea though. -Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA
• Re: Hang 'em High 2 (vendor perspective)
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 9 Sep 1999 20:45:46 +0200
  Chris Shoesmith wrote: > My main concern about the transaxle vendor in question is, why isn't he > defending himself. I'm sure this list...
• [Syncro] 87' Syncro Westy for Sale (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 16 Sep 2002 12:44:35 -0700
  ...30,000 miles on rebuilt engine (Cory Motors in California, great bus folks), new front transaxle, new driveline, new CV joints, new shocks. Heat...
• Re: Replacing steel brake lines with copper alloy?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Mon, 2 May 2005 14:29:38 EDT
  ...That's about the life of the engine before leakdom and the transaxle before queefdom. George
• Re: Sad and depressed
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 1 Apr 2016 09:37:58 -1000
  ...but google 'replacing seal between differential and transmission on a Vanagon automatic transaxle.' that'll get you started. that's how to find out...
• Re: WTB: Transmission from 80-82 Aircooled Vanagon-reply
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Mon, 25 May 1998 14:27:08 -0400
  ...Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles // VW dealer mechanic Olympia, WA
• Subie Conversion Mystery ll
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 18 Oct 2022 11:23:15 -0500
  ...I tend to agree since I found excess movement in the final drive axles coming out of the transaxle. I can get that fixed...
• Restoration of 1991 Carat MT
  Historical mailing list - Ry
  Mon, 1 Mar 2010 13:00:44 -0600
  ...I have a rebuilt transmission from Daryl at AA Transaxle( the core will be returned shortly! if you're reading Daryl) I am waiting...
• Camper towing a trailer with Singlecab on it
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Thu, 4 Jun 1998 10:40:26 +0300
  ...It does have the longest transaxle rating 4.57, but a short 0.85 fourth gear. On the maximum 4600 rpm the van does...
• Re: Rebuilt Viscous Couplers (Was Re : How VC's work -- Please Read)
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 12:18:22 +0200
  ...Weddle Engineering Performance Transaxle Products P.O. Box 15466 Long Beach California USA 90815 free catalog ( 562 ) 598 2731 Syncro Transmission rebuilt US$ 1995...
• Re: Rick's good used cheap Syncro trans quest
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 13 May 1999 11:56:53 -0400
  ...luck on this search! You'll need it! ;^) > > -Todd Hill > VolksWerks Transaxles > Olympia, WA > 360-412-0948 > > PS- Last time I heard of a...
• Re: Easiest Platform to Cnvert to I-4 FROM?
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 06:02:56 +0000
  ...Mon, 26 Apr 2004 22:51:28 -0700 > >I understand it's the Diesel transaxle that makes it possible to use an >inline four...
• Re: transmission question
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Wed, 18 Jan 2006 09:35:50 -0800
  ...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: Rebuilding a Syncro Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Kinesis Conceptos Audiovisuales
  Tue, 20 Mar 2007 14:01:33 -0700
  Hi vanamaniacs! here in california, Racho Performance Transaxle is the option, http://www.ranchoperformance.com/ call with Francisco, For spare parts, upgrades, gears a...
• Re: Cut tranny input shaft while still in tranny? (for engine conversion)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 7 Mar 2008 18:18:09 -0800
  ...And I�ll tell you about KEP, yes, engines and vw transaxles is �their thing� and they don�t have their nose buried in...
• known Vanagon problems
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 07:52:23 -0400
  ...vibration/balance problem 2 - Transaxle: creeper gear trying to escape, blows hold in case 3 - Transaxle: Synchronizers 3th and 4th break, can not shift...
• Re: limited slip on ice and snow
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Sun, 4 Nov 2007 20:00:18 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Don Hanson" <dhanson@GORGE.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday...
• Trip Report
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 15 Jul 1997 17:48:54 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Had no real trouble with the Vanagon other than retorquing the transmission to transaxle bolts and transmission pan bolts after the first day. Averaged...
• Re: Roadkill and more!
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Fri, 30 Oct 1998 12:24:46 EST
  ...one while driving a Vanagon! (I was driving a Beetle at the time) ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA (No Armadillo sightings up here)
• Photon driven Vanagon - The Answer
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Sun, 17 Jan 1999 18:31:18 -0800
  ...how many yards of rubber bands to connect them to the transaxle...???? (But I *do* understand it won't work at night, even under...
• Re: mixing oils
  Historical mailing list - T Berk
  Mon, 27 Nov 2000 20:24:50 -0800
  ...PS- You mention Synthetic Blend but then mention Transaxle. Hmmm. I have not seen blends do anything well, go dyno or full synth. hth...