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• 93 Eurovan Automatic Transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Rissman
  Mon, 31 May 1999 20:38:36 -0700
  ...It was an automatic. I purchased an 83 automatic instead. I decided on the 83 after calling around and finding out a transmission job...
• Automatic transmission
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Laudin
  Mon, 4 Nov 2019 08:15:32 -0600
  I am rebuilding an automatic transmission from a 1984 Vanagon and I hosed up the case. If anyone has a useable case, (don’t...
• Re: reliability of Vanagon automatic transmission ?
  Historical mailing list - Alain Pierre Hovasse
  Tue, 19 Sep 2000 20:49:09 -0400
  ...got an appointment to look at an 88 Vanagon with an automatic > transmission tonight. It's got 83,000 miles on the chassis, about...
• Re: Two Automatic Transmission Questions
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 13 Oct 2005 14:25:24 -0700
  ...Two Automatic Transmission Questions Hi Folks: I need the following info, and informed opinion. (1)What is the approximate shipping weight of a Vanagon...
• Two Automatic Transmission Questions
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Thu, 13 Oct 2005 22:27:04 +0200
  ...I need the following info, and informed opinion. (1)What is the approximate shipping weight of a Vanagon automatic transmission, with final drive assembly...
• Re: convert auto trans to manual?
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 WBXs
  Fri, 6 Dec 2002 20:28:53 +0000
  ...automatic transmission! I have a '91 Westy MV and a '90 DoKa, both automatics and the transmissions work fine!!!! Installing an older manual transmission...
• Re: auto to 4spd
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Feb 2002 01:06:15 EST
  ...the automatic transmissions are far more reliable. chris
• Re: Ignition timing adjustment.
  Historical mailing list - Beth Young
  Tue, 10 Dec 1996 06:42:40 -0800 (PST)
  On Tue, 10 Dec 1996, Scott Maurer wrote: > > Also, after reconnecting the idle stabilizer, I tried to test it by putting > the automatic transmission...
• Re: Insane Syncro Prices!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Oct 1994 10:50:26 CDT
  What is the allowable speed range for the fifth "creeper" gear in the Vanagon Syncro transmission? Were Syncros available with automatic transmissions?
• Re: vanagon Digest - 25 Aug 2009 to 26 Aug 2009 - Special issue (#2009-702)
  Historical mailing list - Henry Luhrs
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:09:32 -0400
  ...Automatic transmission, WTF? > > Hi all, > > I don't usually rant about things, because I feel it's a waste of > emotional energy. However, the...
• Re: automatic transmission slippage
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 18 Jun 2007 10:51:27 -0400
  ...automatic transmission slippage >Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:25:09 -0800 > >Hi folks: > >Just did a search in the archives for transmission slippage...
• Automatic transmission failure
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:12:03 -0500
  The automatic transmission on my '84 finally gave out this week. I do not know how many miles are on my van. I have...
• Re: Porsche automatic transmission in a vanagon? Is it possible?
  Historical mailing list - pedro dos santos
  Mon, 31 Dec 2007 14:50:41 -0800
  ...Porsche automatic transmission in a vanagon? Is it possible? There are folks in germany who have fitted Tiptronic transmissions. Any rear-engined Porsche trans...
• Re: Automatic transmission repair guide
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Tue, 20 May 2003 00:10:41 -0700
  ...Now back to the automatic transmission... can it be made stronger??? For handling greater power... or for lasting longer even under a heavier load...
• Transmission Parts
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Fri, 5 Sep 2003 19:29:03 EDT
  For those looking for transmission parts for the automatic transmission in the vanagon, this is the source I found. They were very helpful and...
• Looking for good used Automatic transmission shift cable
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 24 Jul 2017 08:43:50 -0400
  ...from the front shifter lever to the side of the transmission on an Automatic Vanagon. I think it is in several parts and the...
• Re: reliability of Vanagon automatic transmission ?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Sep 2000 13:11:13 EDT
  ...me, I would have bought a manual transmission model which I did test drive. >> umm, i take it you meant to say automatic? chris
• Re: [vanagon] vanagon trivia..who can answer this???
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 May 2005 12:05:55 EDT
  In a message dated 5/13/05 11:59:12 AM Eastern Daylight Time, n6mod@milewski.org writes: > > why do automatic transmission vanagons have...
• Re: Automatic vs. 4 Speed Transmission
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 12 Oct 2005 12:51:37 -0700
  > > My '84 has about 174,000 miles on it which speaks highly of the durability > of the VW automatic. Contrast that with my wife...
• Opinions on Auto trannys
  Historical mailing list - Merrag
  Sat, 28 Mar 1998 21:51:29 EST
  ...I'm wondering how people who have automatics like the way they work/shift/accelerate/etc. and what the general reliabilty of the transmissions...
• Audi 5000 Automatic Transmission in a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 24 Jan 2001 00:38:11 -0500
  Does anyone have any actual experience using a Audi 5000 automatic transmission (not including the differential/bell housing unit) in a Vanagon? A search...
• Re: Your thoughts on auto transmission
  Historical mailing list - Robert Mendonca
  Wed, 17 Mar 2004 10:14:23 -0800
  I, personally, would take the automatic transmission any day!! It is much peppier and easier to operate. We have one of each on our...
• Re: Eutovan Tranny
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 14 Dec 2005 13:09:29 -0600
  ...I do not believe that any of the EuroVan automatic transmissions are problematic. Now hopefully if you buy a 1993-1995 automatic, you will...
• FS - automatic transmission and related parts
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Mon, 3 Jan 2005 10:16:20 -0800
  Hello all, I have for sale,an automatic transmission and all the parts that are exclusive to vanagons with automatic transmission.These parts are...
• Automatic transmission, WTF?
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 09:43:47 -0400
  ...So, who the heck designs an automatic transmission that, when the pedal is to the floor, kicks down to 2nd at 45 and back...
• Automatic transmission repair guide
  Historical mailing list - armando guzman
  Fri, 16 May 2003 21:53:12 -0700
  ...I recentle acquired a 1988 Vanagon, Wolfsburg adition, with a bad automatic transmission. The car was super-clean and the price was very good...
• Syncro's Transmission....
  Historical mailing list - dave
  Thu, 23 Jul 1998 10:27:57 -0700
  Hi Folks, I have a quick question about VW Syncros and their transmissions. Can Syncros come with an Automatic transmission? Personally, I have never...
• Re: Automatic transmission, WTF?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 07:01:43 -0700
  On Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 6:43 AM, Marc Perdue <mcperdue@gmail.com> wrote: > > So, who the heck designs an automatic transmission that...
• Automatic transmission. How do I know what the fair value is?
  Historical mailing list - MtnGal
  Sat, 24 Apr 1999 20:48:42 -0700
  Can somebody please respond promptly with an idea what a used automatic transmission is worth. I found one for this person, but now have...
• Needed-differential for 84 automatic
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Mon, 18 Oct 1999 10:48:03 -0500
  I need a differential for an '84 automatic if anyone is parting one out. Do not need transmission section, only final drive.Thanks, Steve...
• 1984 Westfalia Automatic Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Randy C. Nunes
  Sat, 30 Jun 2007 09:07:03 -0400
  The problem is my automatic transmission. I just pulled the Westfalia out of the weeds after 5 years. Got the van started pretty easily...
• Re: Vanagon auto tranny lifespan
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Tue, 1 May 2001 22:41:38 -0400
  ...Vanagon auto tranny lifespan > Looking for mid 80's vans, and finding some with automatic transmissions. > What is the lifespan of these things? I...
• Re: Automatic Transmission
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 3 Apr 2004 10:22:36 -0600
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver LOREN BUSCH wrote: > I'm looking for local referals (Seattle area) on automatic > transmissions. The auto tranny in...
• Vanagon Automatic Transmissions
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 Jun 1997 13:36:09 -0500 (CDT)
  I found to following link to a Parts Distributor for Vanagon Automatic Transmissions http://www.zstarr.com/impex/trans.htm IMPEX Foreign Auto Parts...
• Re: EV Transmission Preference
  Historical mailing list - Drew B. Farenwald
  Wed, 28 May 97 9:19:46 EDT
  ...for manual or automatic transmissions? > >(especially in terms of derivability and service.) > > >IMHO, I like automatics, but maybe a manual transmission is the way...
• Re: Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Douglas L. Urner
  Tue, 29 Jul 2003 15:49:49 -0700
  ...I didn't end up getting an automatic, but they seemed like good people to deal with. Doug >Get your transmission rebuilt or get...
• Re: Automatic transmission. How do I know what the fair value is?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 25 Apr 1999 02:37:07 -0400
  > Can somebody please respond promptly with an > idea what a used automatic transmission is worth. I have brand new Volkswagen units complete with torque...
• 90 Vangon Trany swap
  Historical mailing list - Robert McKnight
  Sat, 8 Nov 1997 12:24:39 -0500
  ...Is it possible to swap the manual transmission for an automatic? What's involved? Cost? Anyone done this? Better yet, anyone with an automatic...
• Re: Vanagon Diesel Automatic?? Do they exist??
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Wed, 21 Feb 2001 09:01:56 -0800
  ...Vanagon made with the Diesel and Automatic trans? Scott, VW never sold at diesel Vanagon with automatic transmission in the North American market. I...
• Opinions on 87 Vanagon Automatic Trans.
  Historical mailing list - Tim Ness
  Mon, 24 Aug 1998 17:19:24 -0400
  I am in the market for a later model Vanagon Westy and have been looking at an 87 with automatic transmission. I wasn't...
• Re: Automatic transmission, WTF?
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:24:48 -0400
  ...26/2009, Marc Perdue wrote... > >> So, who the heck designs an automatic transmission that, when the >> pedal is to the floor, kicks down to...
• Auto transmission questions
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Thu, 6 Mar 2014 11:19:12 -0800
  ...engine and transmission) and have some questions regarding the Automatic transmission. I've only dealt with manuals in the past. The transmission is leaking...
• Re: Transmission Problems - 85 Vanagon Automatic
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 25 Nov 1999 19:10:12 -0500
  ...Transmission Problems - 85 Vanagon Automatic > I have a 1985 Automatic Vanagon that seem to be having some transmission > problems. When driving at high speed...
• Re: ominous sounds from automatic transmission
  Historical mailing list - john
  Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:43:17 -0500
  ...ominous sounds from automatic transmission > > > >I don't know the problem, but my experience with auto trans is they make > > noise for a precious...
• can't go forward
  Historical mailing list - Lisa Bloch
  Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:52:06 -0700
  ...I have reverse gear (automatic transmission), but no forward gears. There's a small transmission leak when the engine is running, but not apparently...
• Re: automatic transmission 87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Detlev Hanschke
  Mon, 22 Mar 1999 21:05:06 EST
  ...automatic transmission 87 Vanagon Date: 99-03-22 21:02:38 EST From: DeHanschke To: mhawks@ALLTEL.NET Hi Hawk , Your tranny has a...
• Re: NVC- Source for Jetta Transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:44:20 -0500
  ...Which one do you need? Unless an automatic, your best source will most likely be the bone yard. Unless broken or seized, the automatic...
• Re: 1997 EV/Winnebago
  Historical mailing list
  19 Sep 96 08:00:32 PDT
  ...a flame war on that statement) > Automatic transmission (4-speed) made standard Never have liked automatic transmissions, still don't. > Any thoughts on any...
• Re: Need good Westy Auto Trans shop in SE Michigan
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 28 Apr 2013 06:15:45 -0400
  ...You do not need a Vanagon Specific transmission shop. Almost any transmission shop that services and rebuilds automatic transmission should be able to work...
• West Coast Westies for Sale
  Historical mailing list - William Gau
  Wed, 17 Jul 1996 09:14:32 -0400 (EDT)
  ...GL power steering air conditioning automatic transmission very good condition pager VW - Westfalia, '85, 64k, $ 6,750, N. Peninsula - Private Party, (415)232-9175...
• Automatic Transmission alternatives
  Historical mailing list - Scott Grillo
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 13:02:43 -0500
  ...Noticed that a auto transmission from a Audi looked very similar to that on the Vanagon. Could be some commonality. Scott
• Re: Automatic transmission advice needed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:33:22 -0700
  ...Automatic transmission advice needed > If VW built a 4 speed automatic for Vanagons please tell us where we can > buy one. > > Every Vanagon auto...
• Automatic transmission questions
  Historical mailing list - David Yates
  Mon, 28 Nov 2005 20:57:47 +1000
  ...In the 'Chilton's Guide to Automatic transmission Repairs: 1980-86 Import Cars and Light Trucks" reference is made to the 010 series transmissions...
• Re: Auto Trans, Shift Points etc.
  Historical mailing list - John
  Thu, 23 Sep 1999 22:48:07 -0400
  ...cc:Mail Text > > Virtually all non-electrically activated "automatic" transmissions use > Al, Does the Vanagon automatic have a lock up torque converter ? JP
• Coolant in my automatic tranmission fluid...
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Fri, 7 Feb 2003 10:18:12 -0800
  Okay, so I have coolant in my automatic transmission, and ATF in my coolant. In my coolant I can deal with, the transmission is...
• Locking Torque Converter: Was: Re: Change gearing on Automatic Transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Fri, 27 Nov 1998 09:13:30 -0600
  ...I wonder if we could somehow add this to a > Vanagon automatic. > > I was wondering this same question, does the Vanagon auto transmission have...
• Early 70's Auto Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Howald
  Fri, 15 Oct 1999 13:42:18 PDT
  ...I have heard that the early 70s Automatic transmissions are somewhat unreliable. The motor is kaput at this time so I have no idea...
• Re: Where can I buy Redline synthetic manual transmission fluid
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 29 Nov 2009 08:29:43 -0800
  Redline IS available for automatics, in fact just had my '90 automatic serviced and had Redline Synthetic put in. On Sun, Nov 29, 2009...
• Re: Any real automatic trans upgrade for vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Wed, 26 Dec 2007 23:18:22 -0800
  ...Any real automatic trans upgrade for vanagon? > > Hi Volks! > > I was looking into upgrading my vanagon automatic > transmission. By the way I love the...
• Re: Automatic vs. 4 Speed Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 12 Oct 2005 16:43:09 -0700
  ...4 Speed Transmission > You are asking a very hard question, I like both > automatic and manual. The automatic for ease of > putting it in...