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• Re: Aircooled transmission options
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 20 Sep 2009 22:33:45 -0400
  ...I guess the question is, will type 2 transmissions from a loaf work in my bus or are there cheep 80-83 transmissions out...
• Replacing shoft lever bushing/seal with transmission installed?
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Mon, 12 Aug 2002 07:07:03 -0700
  Darrel, and other Listees, Is it possible to replace BOTH the seal and the bushing on the shift lever shaft of a manual transmission...
• Re: Transmission mechanic
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:06:32 -0700
  ...I get my rebuilt vanagon automatic transmissions from German Transaxle in Bend, OR . Been using them for over 20 years. cheers, scott www.turbovans...
• square footage
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Gies
  Wed, 24 Mar 2004 14:03:26 -0600
  ...If you have received this transmission in error, please immediately notify the sender and destroy the original transmission, attachments, and destroy any hard copies.
• Tranny oil
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Schuster
  Thu, 27 Oct 1994 10:53:58 +0100 (MET)
  What do you think about changing the transmission oil regularly? My manual says you never need to change the transmission oil of a vanagon...
• Aircooled vs. WBX manual transmission
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:07:57 -0400
  Hi Volks, I've heard that the aircooled/watercooled manual transmissions are not swappable... Is this true, or is it merely difficult? Are any...
• Re: Transmission Guide Pin: Should be Straight?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 21 Mar 2010 19:03:32 -0700
  Yeah, the vagcat.com transmission linkage illustration shows it to be straight. http://www.vagcat.com/epc/cat/vw/T2/1982/4/55/58858...
• CV Transmissions
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Wed, 12 May 2004 23:50:46 -0400
  Anybody try to put a Continuously Variable transmission in a vanagon? TEMiller
• Manual transmission identifiers.
  Historical mailing list - John Jensen
  Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:50:18 -0400
  I'm trying to figure out hot to identify my manual transmission. I can't find a serial number. Does it have one? I...
• 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...
• service/maintenance manuals '86 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Gies
  Mon, 11 Aug 2003 09:57:34 -0500
  ...If you have received this transmission in error, please immediately notify the sender and destroy the original transmission, attachments, and destroy any hard copies.
• auto transmission problem
  Historical mailing list - Peter Reilly
  Mon, 6 Sep 2004 17:27:22 -0400
  Hi all, I have an 88 westy with 153kms 2.1L engine, lately I've been experiencing shifting problems with the auto transmission. Transmission...
• Re: Automatic not shifting into high gear
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Tue, 16 Jan 2001 10:32:46 -0600
  ...When these seals begin to fail, gear lube is pulled into the transmission and overfills it. It also causes the transmission to shift poorly...
• Is there a difference in the 2.1 engine for auto trans vs standard transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Anderson
  Sat, 3 Nov 2012 22:46:58 +0000
  Hello All, I'm about to purchase a 2.1 engine came out of a vanagon with a standard transmission and I'm questioning...
• Checking Transmission Oil
  Historical mailing list - B. Webb
  Sun, 30 Jan 2000 14:16:17 +0000
  With all the discussion on what oil to use in the manual transmission I want to check mine. What is the tool to use...
• Re: 4 spd transmission noise, low oil level
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Mon, 2 Feb 2009 16:07:44 -0800
  ...4 spd transmission noise, low oil level > The 4 speed transmission in my '85 Westy started making noise when > underway. I looked under and...
• calliper bleed screws
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Gies
  Wed, 28 Jul 2004 12:08:39 -0500
  ...If you have received this transmission in error, please immediately notify the sender and destroy the original transmission, attachments, and destroy any hard copies.
• sportamatic transmission
  Historical mailing list - easoars
  Thu, 20 Jan 2000 22:17:40 -0800
  Does anyone have any info on these sportamatic transmissions that were used on 71 porsche 911s. Are they similar to the ones used on...
• Automatic Transmission Failing?
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Mon, 15 Oct 2007 07:45:20 -0700
  Hi Everyone, When changing the transmission fluid in my automatic transmission on my '84 Westy the mechanic found brown plastic parts in the filter...
• Gowesty transmission - Any reviews?
  Historical mailing list - Leo Lipert
  Sun, 15 Mar 2009 21:01:32 -0700
  Anyone have any experience with Gowesty's rebuilt transmissions? Thanks, Leo
• Re: Shipping a transmission cross country - looking for ideas
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Tue, 27 Jul 2004 16:53:01 -0700
  ...For shipping transmissions. Best offer, you pick up in san jose and must take 83 Aircooled with it. No transmission. tim in .... san jose...
• Jumpy Trans
  Historical mailing list - clerkin
  Wed, 25 Jul 2001 14:19:29 -0500
  OK, so I have received responses from many a good-hearted listees about my shuddering transmission. The possible causes seem to range from moisture...
• Changing the Transmission fluid..? 91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Shannon Mitchell
  Mon, 11 Aug 2003 07:29:07 -0400
  ...I would like to change my transmission fluid in my 91 Vanagon.. I purchased the van with 50,000 miles on it and now...
• Re: 84 Vanagon Transmission NEEDED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Charles
  Tue, 11 Oct 2005 15:00:26 -0700
  Just received a call from my local shop telling me that I need a new Transmission: 2nd &3rd gears are shot. ( They couldn't...
• Re: transmission diagnosis help
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 3 Aug 2004 19:15:03 -0400
  ...If you have received this transmission in error, please immediately notify the sender and destroy the original transmission, attachments, and destroy any hard copies.
• van won't drive faster than 30 in any gear -- automatic
  Historical mailing list - will hansen
  Wed, 9 Apr 2003 14:56:56 -0700
  87 Vanagon GL 2.1L automatic transmission. Transmission engages manually in all gears, but van won't drive any faster than 30mph -- even in...
• Used / rebuilt auto transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Tom LaLanne
  Tue, 12 Oct 2004 14:36:44 -0700
  ...Does anyone have good sources for used or rebuilt transmissions? I live in the SF bay area. My first conversation with an auto transmissions...
• Re: Aircooled transmission into water cooled van- AUTOMATIC
  Historical mailing list - Dave Yates
  Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:46:18 +1000
  ...That is probably fatal to the transmission and comes about because an early 1980s auto transmission is old! The later models had the steel...
• Re: For those with automatic transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Mudd \"Not Jack\" Sparrow
  Thu, 19 Feb 2015 17:47:38 -0800
  Whatever you choose, I would ditch the stock transmission cooler in a heartbeat Mine is automatic. I just remember when the stock cooler broke...
• Transmission shift lever bushing variances
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Mon, 29 Jul 2002 09:07:49 -0700
  Dennis, What, in your opinion, is the permissible "play" in the transmission shift lever bushing? That's the one that is on the shaft...
• Looking for transmission shops in Southern California.
  Historical mailing list - david
  Wed, 3 Aug 2011 21:24:37 -0700
  Need to rebuild my auto transmission on my 88 westy. Any transmission shops in Los angeles or Orange County area with good reputation? I...
• transmission, final drive oil level
  Historical mailing list - Arkady Mirvis
  Tue, 30 Mar 2010 10:20:30 +0100
  There are different opinions on oil level in the transmissions and final drives. Bentley stated that for 1987 Westy level of transmission oil is...
• Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Stevie Havoc
  Mon, 28 Jul 2003 21:17:08 -0600
  Well, I have put off the inevitable long enough, I need a new transmission for my 83 Watercooled Van, Auto unfortunately. Does anyone know...
• 16" Transmission Codes
  Historical mailing list - simon glen
  Wed, 24 Jul 2002 19:57:16 +1000
  Does anyone know the Transmission Codes for 16" syncros? Simon Glen Toowoomba, Australia.
• Re: bushing on gear selector shaft on 85 transmission
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford
  Thu, 20 Sep 2018 10:04:42 -0400
  Mike, all of the shift bushings are located outside of the transmission. We have them available on our site if you need them. Ken...
• Wanted: Manual transmission for 80 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 18 Oct 1996 09:20:22 -0500 (CDT)
  If anyone has a manual transmission for a 1980 Vanagon I have a friend that is interested in buying it. Incidentally her van has...
• Do I need a new Transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
  Mon, 6 Sep 1999 20:18:48 -0400
  Hi, I have a 1985 Automatic Transmission Vanagon. This thing has NO power! Even a moderately sized hill will force the van to slow...
• Re: microbus is dead / VW sales NVC
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Gies
  Wed, 19 May 2004 10:56:37 -0500
  ...If you have received this transmission in error, please immediately notify the sender and destroy the original transmission, attachments, and destroy any hard copies.
• [WTB] Aout transmission 86 GL
  Historical mailing list - Dan Noll
  Sun, 16 Jun 2002 11:37:16 EDT
  Need an Auto Transmission for my 86 GL in Monterey CA . Dan
• Re: Transmission question GTA Auto Turbo real experience?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 5 Aug 2019 02:26:07 +0000
  ...In reality the stock transmission is quit stout as is and this area of the transmission rarely fails except for high horsepower applications or...
• General Warning for Newbies
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 18 Jun 2002 09:57:27 -0500
  ...Turns out that the oil installed was 10/30 wt and when they changed the transmission grease I let them purge or clean the...
• Re: Auto Transmission Fail (Pics)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 16 Jul 2010 09:49:39 -0400
  ...Auto Transmission Fail (Pics) What's wrong with these pictures (besides being blurry)? http://picasaweb.google.com/garciasghostvw/TransmissionFail# <http://picasaweb.google.com/garciasghostvw...
• Re: expected lifetime for transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Philip Menchions
  Fri, 11 Jun 1999 08:14:49 -0230
  yOn Thu, 10 Jun 1999, Steve Macaulay wrote: > > > > What should one expect the lifetime of a Vanagon manual transmission > > to be? I know it...
• Syncro trans w/ diff lock in 2WD?
  Historical mailing list - Filcoff, David M.
  Mon, 19 Feb 2001 14:35:17 -0600
  I'm in the market for a new transmission for my 87 2WD. An option I'd like to look into is installing a...
• Re: 84 manual transmission - pops out of 4th
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 1 Dec 2003 13:06:23 -0500
  That movement you feel in the shifter while changing between accelerating and decelerating is not the transmission moving. It is the main gear shaft...
• Re: 93 Eurovan Automatic Transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Korn
  Thu, 27 May 1999 10:03:44 -0500
  ...Those transmissions are junk >and will take a dump on you soon. The new 99 VR6 Eurovans have a wonderful >reliable transmission in them...
• Need a good cheap Air Cooled transmission, Code "DK"
  Historical mailing list - Joe Hunt
  Fri, 12 Oct 2001 19:21:57 EDT
  Need a good cheap Air Cooled transmission, Code "DK", This about says it all, I have many diesel parts that I could trade, transmission...
• Re: Manual Transmission Removal - 89 Westy
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 29 Aug 2012 10:45:40 -0700
  ...Been a while since I've done this, but with floor jack under transmission, lower the drivetrain down so transmission looks like it will...
• Canadian suppliers?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Gies
  Mon, 8 Sep 2003 09:56:18 -0500
  ...If you have received this transmission in error, please immediately notify the sender and destroy the original transmission, attachments, and destroy any hard copies.
• Transmission
  Historical mailing list - HENNING KRISTIANSEN
  Tue, 12 Jan 1999 18:21:06 +0100
  ...Wich transmission ( 1979-> ) can manage a 2,5 TDI engine with 140HP (180 HP Chip tuned) and 300-400 Nm Anyone heard of a...
• Re: Fwd: CamperVW
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Fri, 2 Jul 1999 20:29:58 -0400
  ...I own a 1990 Vanagon (syncro) Camper > and I am in need of someone to work on my transmission. > > The local VW dealership wants...
• Re: Average time to pull transmission, engine, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Mon, 26 Jun 2006 13:40:20 -0500
  ...What is the average time to: > >1) Pull a syncro engine and transmission together >2) Pull a transmission (without pulling the engine) >3) Replace...
• Transmission Oil Cooler Leaking - Again!
  Historical mailing list - Tobias Gogolin
  Sat, 16 Apr 2011 02:36:59 -0700
  Is it a common issue? I replaced my automatic transmission fluid cooler (with a used one) about a year and a half ago, now...
• auto and manual transmissions for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:45:03 EDT
  i have some auto transmissions and manual transmissions for sale.. - waterboxer automatic tranny -waterboxer manual tranny -aircooled manual tranny email me if interested..price...
• Re: Pilot Bearing
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Sat, 12 Apr 1997 21:03:38 -0400
  ...This rig will support the back end of the engine while you remove the transmission. 10) Put a transmission jack under the transmission, remove...
• Re: Engine Conversion Transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 15 Jan 2003 10:20:38 -0800
  ...I said: "I'm not sure if they're available for Vanagon trannies, but I used Hewland gears in a '79 VW 090 transmission...
• Re: Zetec CA approval was: Vanagon Zetec Conversion update
  Historical mailing list - Jon Brown
  Thu, 8 Dec 2005 13:44:49 -0800
  You do NOT need to "use" the transmission from the new "donor vehicle", this requirement is frequently misunderstood when first reading the regs. The...
• Re: Pulling engine/transmission together?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 30 Apr 2017 01:10:53 +0000
  ...After removal the transmission is easy to manage and move of lift as needed. A good transmission jack can make moving the engine or...
• bushing on gear selector shaft on 85 transmission
  Historical mailing list - mike riley
  Thu, 20 Sep 2018 14:02:34 +0000
  Is this replaceable from the outside of the transmission? thx mike
• 16" Transmission Codes
  Historical mailing list - simon glen
  Thu, 25 Jul 2002 08:27:06 +1000
  Does anyone know the codes of the transmissions used for 16" syncros? Simon Glen Toowoomba, Australia