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  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sun, 19 May 2019 10:29:18 -0700
  ...As the Vanagon auto does not have a locking torque converter > there is the variable of slip which is massive at lower speeds, especially...
• Re: Desperate!
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sat, 15 Jul 2006 13:52:31 -0700
  ...a new torque converter fitted. Everything was great and we continued our trip. About 10 days later the transmission started slipping again so we...
• Re: Install external oil cooler? Re: Trans fluid in coolant system
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 5 Apr 2012 01:14:42 -0400
  Considering these transmissions do not have locking torque converters (constant slip and resulting heat load) and the fact that they can still go 150K...
• More wear index
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Tue, 29 Nov 94 10:43:04 PST
  ...chassis # 2x3 2068 548 * These numbers should be increased by 5-10% due to torque converter slip Dave Kautz dkautz@hpsidms1.sid.hp.com
• Re: Now that the mileage survey is done . . .
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 07:05:42 -0800
  ...did the stall test to the torque converter as Dennis > Haynes suggested in case the transmission is slipping. Engine > stalled at > about 2400 rpm...
• Re: My AT Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sat, 3 Jul 2010 09:15:33 -0700
  ...My AT Rebuild > > >>You may have read my posts over the past several months about my >>on-and-off leaking torque converter. I finally...
• Re: Short shift for 5 speed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 15:08:58 -0700
  ...VW Bug vacuum large canister already ) .. > plus there is a small torque converter too .. > Works quite well, is still a manual trans, and no...
• Attention syncro owners, tech info on trans & VC's from German Transaxle.
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Thu, 5 Aug 1999 01:57:25 EDT
  ...an almost zero-slip torque converter. The job of the viscous coupling is to allow a very small amount of slippage between the front...
• Attention syncro owners, tech info on trans & VC's from German Transaxle.
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Thu, 5 Aug 1999 00:44:07 EDT
  ...an almost zero-slip torque converter. The job of the viscous coupling is to allow a very small amount of slippage between the front...
• Re: My auto transmission troubles
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 22:46:48 -0400
  ...Why does it do that, and where does it go when it is "missing"? Still no leaking at the torque converter seal. Edward At...
• Re: Auto Trans 1st Gear Noise
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 7 Mar 2009 12:06:18 -0800
  ...all of the old out .........like say what's in the torque converter ........if you're using a low tech drain and refil methoed...
• Re: Automatic vs Manual
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 27 May 2012 00:14:46 -0400
  Except for torque converter slip the auto in third gear has the same overall gear ratio as a stock 4 speed in 4th. Dennis...
• Re: Automatic trans won't stay in 3rd
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 30 Apr 2007 11:08:06 -0400
  ...It DOES NOT SLIP in gears, and only on cold occasion takes a moment to build up and lock in the Torque converter on...
• Re: Desperate!
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Fri, 21 Jul 2006 18:57:44 -0400
  ...a new torque converter fitted. > > Everything was great and we continued our trip. About 10 days later > the transmission started slipping again so we...
• Re: Not the tire thread (again)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 14 May 2007 13:48:03 -0400
  ...Since there is no lock up on the torque converter, any slippage is heat. You also need to consider the wind resistance of what...
• Re: Short shift for 5 speed
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 20:02:23 -0400
  ...plus there is a small torque converter too .. Works quite well, is still a manual trans, and no clutch pedal. And VW and Porsche...
• Towing ---> WAS: Re: Not the tire thread (again)
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 14 May 2007 20:21:10 +0000
  ...For the automatic, I would suggest 1,500. > Since there is no lock up on the torque converter, any slippage is heat. You > also...
• Re: Automatic vs Manual trans. ( Friday )
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 11 Sep 2015 12:51:32 -1000
  ...do you have to know of your GM rig has a lock-up torque converter ? I assume you know what that is . 2. Does...
• Re: Towing ---> WAS: Re: Not the tire thread (again)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 14 May 2007 19:48:22 -0400
  ...For the automatic, I would suggest 1,500. > Since there is no lock up on the torque converter, any slippage is heat. You > also...
• My auto transmission troubles
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 27 Jun 2007 22:46:35 -0400
  ...It appears to be the torque converter seal, and it's dripping pretty fast onto the exhaust pipe right under it making lots of...
• Re: Any Websites? - Auto Tranny Repair/Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Dave Yates
  Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:40:41 +1000
  ...You would be strongly advised to have the torque converter serviced too as it should be cleaned out at the same time. I had...
• Re: Engine rebuild/swap in an AT
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 21 May 2007 19:28:24 -0400
  ...The other obstacle is the Vanagon auto tranny especially without a locking torque converter. There is always some slip which wastes power and makes...
• Re: Auto Trans 1st Gear Noise
  Historical mailing list - Bill Prats
  Sat, 7 Mar 2009 19:55:50 -0800
  ...all of the old out .........like say what's > in the torque converter ........if you're using a low tech drain and refil > methoed...
• Re: My auto transmission troubles
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 27 Jun 2007 23:35:26 -0400
  ...It appears to be the torque converter seal, and it's dripping pretty fast onto the exhaust pipe right under it making lots of...
• Fw: Neils' Downpipe/"Y" pics + exhaust flex bushing and pipe reducer questions
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Fri, 4 Apr 2008 20:58:23 -0400
  ...For the sake of discussion, the typical I-4 conversion with HP and torque peaking at @ 4,800 rpm, wants secondaries that are close...
• Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 22:26:09 -0400
  ...As the van is driven, the fluid in the torque converter heats up and expands rapidly. If air can�t escape out the breather...
• Re: 1991 2.1 - Oil Cooler coolant line blown...
  Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
  Sun, 3 Jul 2016 22:37:09 -0700
  ...but those have a hose that goes over the torque converter/bell housing area .. they get blasted with hot air and ATF fumes ...they...
• Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 22:49:18 -0400
  ...As the van is driven, the fluid in > the torque converter heats up and expands rapidly. If air can��t escape > out the breather...
• Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 23:18:24 -0400
  Actually, With the engine off, fluid will drain from the torque converter and give a really high reading on the stick. Then the fluid...
• Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 23:21:09 -0400
  ...Mike Dennis Haynes wrote: > Actually, > With the engine off, fluid will drain from the torque converter and give > a really high reading on the...
• Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 23:27:38 -0400
  ...wrote: > Actually, > With the engine off, fluid will drain from the torque converter and give > a really high reading on the stick. Then the...
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 14 Sep 2008 11:39:14 -0400
  ...automatic can vary due to the torque converter/ load/ over-run downhill, etc. The manual has no slippage (hopefully!), so that's not a...
• Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 23:06:37 -0400
  ...As the van is driven, the fluid in > the torque converter heats up and expands rapidly. If air can�t escape > out the breather...
• Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 23:16:04 -0400
  ...As the van is driven, the fluid in >> the torque converter heats up and expands rapidly. If air can��t escape >> out the breather...
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 14 Sep 2008 11:59:31 -0400
  ...automatic can vary due to the torque converter/ > load/ over-run downhill, etc. The manual has no slippage (hopefully!), so > that's not a...
• road test: 1980/82 Vanagon (real long)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 11 Jan 95 14:56:49 CST
  ...It develops 67 bhp (SAE net) at 4200 rpm and 101 lb-ft torque at 3000, which propels the Vanagon along in reasonable fashion...