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Re: 85 Vanagon Torque Converter?
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:10:02 -0700
...I am looking for a torque converter for a 1985 Vanagon Westy.� Anyone have one they would be willing to part with or have...
Re: AT Intercooler Question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 8 Jan 2007 21:13:01 -0500
...particularly as it pertains to the torque converter. That is, the torque converter seems to continuously loose fluid to the cooler. Is this normally...
Re: pulling engine
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Thu, 3 May 2001 18:32:55 -0500
...The torque converter stays with the trans. You unbolt it from the engine by accessing 4(?) bolts thru a hole near the top of...
Automatic reply: Need Torque Converter ASAP
Historical mailing list - Vanderzanden Michael (DC-LP/SAL-US)
Tue, 25 Jun 2019 10:28:18 +0000
I am out of the office. I will return on Thursday June 27. Please call my mobile phone (610)937-1938 if your matter...
Update, looking for Automatic transmission for 90 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Wed, 10 Dec 2014 10:48:06 -0500
...The late Bus and early Vanagon used the NG auto trans with a Z torque converter, no tranny cooler, and the same final drive...
Re: flex plate break
Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
Fri, 2 Apr 2010 23:10:37 -0400
Happened to me last year, broke the torque converter tip that center it to the flex plate. Not fun, had to replace them both...
Re: Transmission Problem
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Mon, 5 Sep 2005 21:23:43 -0500
The torque converter does the same thing whether the trans is in reverse or a forward gear; it is probably OK. The clutches controlling...
Re: Vanagon tranny
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 9 Oct 2022 11:08:30 -0500
...Same for torque converter. > The Automatic section known as the 010 is common for many VW with some > variances for application. For example, for...
Re: replaced tranny but no move. What next? - New TC?
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Wed, 21 Dec 2005 22:08:40 -0500
...if the > >torque is empty... you won't go far! > > > >I did replace 3 torque converter lately, the van won't move if the...
Re: Dexron III compatible with my plan? + Ammendment
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 3 Mar 2003 22:16:55 -0500
...Since the trans was out to change the Torque converter, I would have went for overhauling the AT section. There are so many cavities...
Re: TIICO: drive plate confusion
Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
Fri, 13 Jul 2001 08:57:51 -0400
...You will see that there are three holes in it for attaching to the torque converter. This is the item that is 2mm thicker...
Flywheel replacement/wear, Bay Area EV market
Historical mailing list
Wed, 10 Jul 1996 10:41:46 -0700
...suffice to say, the ring gear around the torque converter (yep, AT too...) got trashed where it and the Bendix gear met. It took...
A/T torque converter seal replacement
Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
Tue, 24 Sep 2002 11:24:51 -0400
Hi, Has anyone out there replaced a torque converter seal in their automatic transmission? I have my tranny pull and I'm putting the...
Re: Blown Torque Converter Seal....a common problem???
Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
Thu, 14 Nov 2002 22:47:02 -0500
> Rebuilt Vanagon torque converters are not > readily available due to the integral starter gear. A local transmission > shop will have some one that can...
Re: 1984 Westphalia Automatic Transmission
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 30 Jun 2007 10:35:10 -0400
Yes, Torque converters do fail. The usual failure is the one way clutch. Van will still move but no torque multiplication so acceleration sucks...
Transmission Problems
Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
Sun, 28 Aug 2005 12:30:41 EDT
...The torque converter was replaced last winter. I would appreciate any suggestions as to where to look for a fix. Thanks, Rico
Re: Update, looking for Automatic transmission for 90 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 10 Dec 2014 09:12:35 -0800
...Regarding the torque converter, if it was used on the 1.9 and the 2.1 is different, they likely have different stall speeds...
Re: Transmission quits after 310,000 miles
Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
Sun, 13 Nov 2011 12:44:11 -0500
...There is only one way I know to test a torque converter outside a shop that's set up to manufacture them - install it...
Re: looking for a Torque Converter
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 4 Jan 2023 15:42:21 +0000
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Re: Transmission quits after 310,000 miles
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Sun, 13 Nov 2011 11:09:54 -0600
There is only one way I know to test a torque converter outside a shop that's set up to manufacture them - install it...
Re: Leaking Torque Converter Seal
Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:21:52 -0400
The more we find out the more we're seeing that there is a rather substantial problem of late with poorly rebuilt torque converters...
Re: Torque converter seal leaking?
Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
Mon, 23 Sep 2013 11:21:00 -0400
...It appears the oil was coming out through the openings at the torque converter. We let the engine cool down and wiped off all...
When pestered with low end torque problems ...
Historical mailing list - Jonc
Sat, 29 Jul 2000 15:59:10 -0400
What is the down side of putting an 1 1/4 inch pipe right through the middle of the Cat converter and the muffler...
Re: Auto trans operating test help?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 11 Nov 2012 05:18:48 -0500
...If there is any >overrun potential at all it is in the torque converter. Once the converter >goes above the stall or slip speed...
Re: leaking torque converter oil seal?
Historical mailing list - Thoreau
Tue, 11 Mar 1997 00:20:37 -0600 (CST)
...The "stuff" appears thicker than engine oil and is NOT leaving > spots on the driveway. > Does anybody have any experience with this torque converter...
Re: A/T torque converter seal replacement
Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
Wed, 25 Sep 2002 00:19:49 +0000
...And remember to fill your torque converter with oil.</P> <P> </P> <P><BR><BR> </P></DIV> <DIV></DIV> <DIV></DIV> <DIV...
Re: Vendor choices for rebuilt Auto Tranny
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 18 Apr 2010 08:09:07 -0400
...They access to the parts including getting the torque converter rebuilt. This really a very simple automatic box. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
Re: Film of oil all over back hatch
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 7 Nov 2005 14:32:10 -0600
...I replaced the torque converter and the > problem was solved. The difficulty in finding the cause was compounded > because the leak only occurred at...
Re: The automatic tranny on vanagons
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Mon, 23 Jul 2007 08:28:15 -0700
...They are basic three speed units, no locking torque converter. The torque conveters are air cooled, water cooled Vanagons have water cooling added to...
Re: Automatic vs Manual trans. ( Friday )
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Fri, 11 Sep 2015 11:03:27 -0700
...Autos are 1:1 top gear, and there is always some torque converter slip, so they will have poorer mileage than the manual. The...
Re: Question about torque convertors.
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Thu, 19 Oct 2000 21:23:52 -0400
The gears are usually pressed onto the converter, sometimes welded. You should be able to buy just the gear from VW. If not, try...
Re: What colour is freon?
Historical mailing list - Larry Stichweh
Mon, 13 Jan 1997 21:08:16 -0600
...If the torque converter > seal starts going it can get slung ALL over by the torque converter (a > condition I may be looking at...
Re: transmission change: how to turn a/c engine to get at bolts???
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Sat, 3 Dec 2005 16:52:04 -0500
...Pull it yourself for $75 Torque converter an extra $25.Condition unknown.
torque converter maintenace?
Historical mailing list - raul lince
Wed, 30 Oct 2002 04:07:58 +0000
...Im going to have to clean out my torque converter from what i hear , No mention in Bentley on how to do this any...
Re: Auto to manual conversion
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Fri, 9 Sep 2005 12:20:04 -0700
...I suppose one could have a new R&P set machined, but man, that would be expensive! The torque converter situation appears to also...
Re: Leaking Torque Converter Seal
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:13:55 -0700
...Leaking Torque Converter Seal > Jim, I'm not alone when I say thank you for all the in depth research, > development, and problem solving...
Re: Leaking auto tranny
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:04:13 -0700
I can only think of the seal behind the torque converter. Zoltan ----- Original Message ----- From: "Merv" <themervino@CS.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
TIICO oxy sensor, torque converter, and misc questions
Historical mailing list - Sean B.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001 10:25:12 -0700
...Where does the 3rd wire go? Also, where have you folks gotten the longer torque converter bolts? Lastly, my old 2.1l auto used...
Re: TDI
Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
Tue, 3 Mar 1998 14:51:00 +0200
...Helmut? As the Vanagon Turbo Diesel comes with auto, even the TDI will fit the corresponding torque converter. Helmut
Re: Transplant complication
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Wed, 27 Aug 2003 22:16:45 -0400
There are 3 shafts that go into the torque converter. The smallest one goes all the way through the final drive and trans to...
AT questions
Historical mailing list - Philip R. Hanlon
Thu, 17 Sep 1998 17:36:38 -0500
...The torque converter is bolted to the engine flywheel. The engine torque is transmitted to the transmission and final drive via viscous coupling (a...
Re: Auto torque converter bolts
Historical mailing list - phil cain
Sun, 2 May 2004 05:47:44 -0700
Just remove the EGR valve and install the bolts, save the aggravation for something hard, I haven't found a way around it yet...
Re: '86 Vanagon removing/installing flex plate & torque converter
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 21 Apr 2013 01:22:31 -0400
...Re: '86 Vanagon removing/installing flex plate & torque converter I would add , lock-tite on the flex plate bolts that go into the crank...
Re: Vanablog (help)
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:56:32 -0700
...If he did fry the inners of the automatic, there will be plenty a crap circulating in the system, including inside the torque converter...
Auto Transmissions $1395
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Fri, 26 Mar 1999 19:10:08 -0500
I have four Vanagon automatic transmissions available, new Volkswagen units with torque converters, for $1395 each. These are originally for '83-85 Vanagons. They...
Need a used core torque converter
Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
Wed, 26 Feb 2003 06:34:42 -0500
Cheap for air-cooled van Adam P 81 Westy "The Brick " 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at paint...
Re: Automatic trans performance questions
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 31 Jul 2002 19:16:49 -0400
You probably have a bad torque converter. The torque converter has multiple vanes and a one-way clutch on the stator. If the clutch...
Re: torque converter maintenace?
Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
Fri, 1 Nov 2002 00:12:05 +0000
...If your van has high mileage, have the torque converter rebuilt, not cleaned. Cleaning the converter caused me lots of pain, because sludge...
Re: Mating AT to engine
Historical mailing list - Cold Noses
Fri, 31 Jan 2020 19:20:31 +0000
...Did you get this resolved? If not, is the torque converter disconnected from the flex plate? It should be so that it can slide...
Re: Leaking Torque Converter Seal
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:01:19 -0700
...Leaking Torque Converter Seal > It's leaking again. A few years ago it started leaking when I tried > to climb an extended grade in...
Re: Suddenly nothing
Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
Sat, 21 Jul 2012 13:15:07 -0700
...The front pump is driven by the small diameter rod that goes from the torque converter thru the center of the input/output shafts...
Re: Automatic transmission question
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Sun, 17 Jul 2011 14:16:11 +0000
...Don't let the torque converter fall off the front shaft prematurely. Then carefully pull the torque converter off the front shaft and you...
Re: The Price We Pay For Being "Cool"-A story
Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
Sat, 31 Dec 2011 07:07:38 -0500
...Since automatics have the torque converter for torque multiplication less gears were needed. Tow speed autos were very common back then. Remember the GM...
Engine noise/Flywheel correction
Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
Tue, 20 Jun 2006 14:39:39 -0700
...Could the torque converter be making a knocking sound? Thanks for all input... Kevin __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the...
Re: Won't go in ...
Historical mailing list - thewestyman
Wed, 16 Jan 2019 16:20:13 -0800
...One more thing still did not allow me to install the torque converter. The main shaft has a sleeve around it and it is...
Re: Leaking Torque Converter Seal
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:34:22 -0700
...Leaking Torque Converter Seal > It's leaking again. A few years ago it started leaking when I tried > to climb an extended grade in...
Re: Leaking Torque Converter Seal
Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 06:19:30 -0400
...there is a rather > substantial problem of late with poorly rebuilt torque converters in > vanagonland(and one of the very first symptoms to pop...
Source for auto trans information 90GL
Historical mailing list - Loretta Abbott-Kennon
Fri, 14 Mar 2003 01:59:27 -0500
...Does anyone know a source for detailed vanagon auto trans rebuild/repair? Just an exploded photo/drawing of all the parts including torque converter...
Leaking Torque Converter Seal
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:47:30 -0400
...If that doesn't work, the next step is to replace that Torque Converter seal. I've pulled the trans out before, but what...
Re: Vanagon tranny
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sun, 9 Oct 2022 23:19:25 -0600
...Same for torque converter. >> The Automatic section known as the 010 is common for many VW with some >> variances for application. For example, for...