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• Re: Are synchros more trouble than they are worth???
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 5 Mar 2001 09:50:33 -0800
  ...Two examples are the viscous coupling ($850) and a tranny rebuild from AA Transaxle--$1750 vs. $950 for the 2WD. You also have eight...
• Re: 3rd Gear Grind.....
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Thu, 10 May 2001 13:28:20 -0700
  ...Good Luck & holler if I can help Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA.(Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 toll free...
• Re: ETKA on windows XP...help
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 23 Aug 2001 00:08:13 -0500
  ...and no luck ...assuming I did it > right... > > Daryl of AA Transaxle > Duvall, WA.(Seattle area) > (425) 788-4070 > 1-877-377-0773 toll...
• Re: need a transmission
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Tue, 19 Oct 2004 08:35:30 -0700
  ...good luck Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) 1-877-377-0773 toll free 425-788-4070 aatransaxle.com ----- Original Message ----- From...
• Re: stuck in fourth gear
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Wed, 22 Jun 2005 14:12:17 -0400
  ...They both post almost every time someone inquires about these transaxle problems. In fact, you could greatly reduce the amount of 'garbage' to wade...
• Re: Transmission housing corrosion and (separate question) asbestos ;~(
  Historical mailing list - Herr Wibo Fichten
  Thu, 15 Jan 2004 23:23:59 -0400
  ...to hook the > plate to....no easy answer.. > Daryl of AA Transaxle > Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) > 1-877-377-0773 toll free > 425-788...
• Re: Tranny musings (or, getting stuck on my lawn)
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 28 Aug 2014 09:34:43 -0700
  ...Mark Roy Nicholl wrote: > Don, > > Is your tranny a true VW 5-spd like an ASS/ASR, or AAP or a 4+Granny transaxle...
• Re: New transaxle options
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Kupcinski
  Sat, 24 Nov 2012 16:46:43 -0600
  I can put another recommendation for Daryl. Having just completed a Bostig (and since he's got a Bostig install himself), I asked him...
• Re: clutch question
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:05:08 -0800
  ...In any case, where should I look 1st? Does this sound like a clutch or transaxle issue? Is there anything to check that doesn...
• Re: FW: Awesome! Pop-Up Hallelujah Chorus at Macy's
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 27 Nov 2010 12:10:56 -0800
  ...awesome-pop-up-hallelujah-chor%0Aus-at.html> > > > > Daryl of AA Transaxle > > 425-788-4070 > > "On the cutting edge of Old technology" > > 86 Syncro...
• Re: Syncro Tranny Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 19 Aug 2004 11:12:49 -0800
  ...rebuilder recommendations? Any > experience with Rancho Performance > (http://www.ranchoperformance.com/transaxles/vw.html)? > Thank you in advance, > > Daniel > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of...
• Re: Auto tranny from an Audi, possible 5 cyl. engine donor?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 12 Feb 2006 17:02:33 -0500
  ...I'm not certain what's involved in drilling/tapping that, but the guy at German Transaxle I got my rebuilt from said they...
• Re: Draining/refilling oil of the Vanagons transaxle?
  Historical mailing list - THOMAS IN GEORGIA
  Sun, 26 Aug 2007 15:29:03 -0700
  Is the fill plug on tip-top or on the side-top. How can you over-fill? I thought it was fill to hole...
• Re: Tom Hanks and his syncro Westy on Letterman
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:34:12 -0700
  ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Daryl of AA Transaxle Sent: Friday, October 30, 2009 7:15 AM To...
• Re: Tranny O-ring size
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 29 Dec 2011 14:45:08 -0800
  ...one from a competent VW dealer parts department, or a vanagon transaxle rebuilder .. or just reseal it with a really good silicone sealant.. I...
• Sport-o-Matic
  Historical mailing list - Jon B. Kanas
  Fri, 21 Jan 2000 15:35:39 -0700
  ...911 series cars in the late 1960s is a four-speed transaxle with both a manual clutchplate and a torque converter. There was not...
• Thanks for the positive vendor comments
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Thu, 13 Jul 2000 20:12:28 -0700
  ...Thanks for the bandwidth Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA.(Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 toll free http://www.aatransaxle...
• Re: aircooled transaxle with 1.6NA diesel
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Thu, 17 Jan 2002 01:26:39 EST
  My advice is not to try unless your DNA shows that Job was part of your ancestry, or alternatively you need to dictate your...
• Re: Towing a syncro.
  Historical mailing list - SStones
  Mon, 14 Jul 2003 10:59:58 -0400
  ...The flywheel spins the clutch which spins the transaxle input shaft. That's the lower shaft, down in the oil, splashing it around onto...
• Re: Secret $15 steel wheel source
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Mon, 22 Dec 2008 20:14:40 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com 86 Syncro Westy Zetec in the trunk ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris S" <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM...
• Re: Buying a Van
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 13 Apr 2011 23:09:37 -0500
  ...I know to look to see if the > transaxle (or is it a transmission in these?) is from a later model > cause the diesel...
• Re: Clutch slave r+r from bracket: What Works?
  Historical mailing list - --------
  Fri, 17 Aug 2007 14:09:24 -0400
  ...This tip from trannyman extraordinaire >Daryll>at AA transaxle makes a drag of a job a LOT easier. Tim King >Seattle, WA 87 Syncro...
• Re: 1.9 Wasserboxer differences? (63 kW vs 66 kW)
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Mon, 25 May 2009 13:12:39 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com 86 Syncro Westy Zetec in the trunk ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Arnott" <jrasite@EONI.COM...
• Re: Joel's grinding 2nd
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Sun, 30 May 1999 15:29:32 EDT
  ...Grinding 2nd? Typical for 091-1 transaxles that have been run on GL5 for any long term mileage. Also, with 142+K on the...
• Re: Bloody great partition in trans case
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Wed, 16 Jun 1999 01:42:45 EDT
  ...Just a thought.... -Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA 360-412-0948
• Fw: used 1.9 Eng For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 16:52:36 -0700
  Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA.(Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 toll free http://www.aatransaxle.com (web site) --------- Forwarded...
• Re: Help with input shaft removal
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 16 Jun 2004 12:23:58 -0400
  Thanks, Z, but due to a suggestion from Daryl (AA Transaxle) I used a screwdriver with the blade bent over 90� to get behind...
• Re: e-code headlights- possible to replace just one lamp?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 4 Apr 2008 10:51:06 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area)
• Re: Auto Trans Modified Governor Test Report [addendum]
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 23 May 2011 15:21:05 -0700
  ...There may be other > unintended consequences, but damage to the transaxle does not seem > likely. > > >> BTW, I understand the need to change the shift...
• Re: Switching from GL5 to GL4 Gear Oil: Findings
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 4 Jan 2016 23:57:25 -0700
  ...d run two types of GL5 oil on my AA rebuilt transaxle. > > > -- > Neil n > > Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> > > 1988 Westy...
• Re: Update on The Miracle & New AA 091 w/ TBD 4 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 20 Oct 2011 22:22:45 -0700
  ...wrote: > David, I just got a rebuilt Syncro tranny from German Transaxle and they > recommended Redline MTL, so that's what is in there...
• Re: "Regular" ATF?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Thu, 19 May 2011 11:22:15 -0700
  ...I called German Transaxle to find out what kind of fluid they put in the thing when they rebuilt it last fall. The woman...
• Re: hijacked thread--lockers in Syncros
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sat, 16 Jan 2010 09:32:26 -0800
  ...Bbbob Stevens in Moab when I get healthy) Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" -----Original Message...
• Synthetic Tranny Oil?
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Wed, 31 Oct 2001 20:47:45 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA.(Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 toll free http://www.aatransaxle.com (web site) Thanks...
• Re: Automatic Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 23 Feb 2003 22:26:25 -0500
  ...Edward At 03:37 PM 2/23/2003, you wrote: >The fact that automatic's are easy to rebuild > >is confirmed by german transaxles...
• Re: Clutch slave bracket - diesel and boxer
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Mon, 6 Mar 2006 17:53:52 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle ----- Original Message ----- From: "mark drillock" <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday, March 06, 2006 12:57...
• another boring trip to Maine and Vermont.
  Historical mailing list - Rob Infante
  Thu, 17 Aug 2006 10:21:46 EDT
  ...Its also now sporting SA headlights, a rebuilt transaxle, schwenk springs with OMEs, SA front brakes, projekstwo fog lights and a decoupler, so it...
• Tranny rebuild--> take it to AA
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Mon, 13 Nov 2006 11:26:09 -0800
  Folks, just a shameless plug for AA Transaxle http://www.aatransaxle.com/ I delived 4 vanagon trannies to Daryl on Friday and hung out...
• Re: Mobil I ... negative..(from digest)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 5 Oct 2007 17:35:06 -0400
  ...Does anyone have > an opinion on Mobil 1 gear oil for the transaxle? I found some 75W90 on > clearance the other day and I...
• Re: Automatic transmission supplier?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 30 Aug 2024 18:30:50 -0400
  ...Does anybody have any experience with Rancho Transaxles or German Transaxle? I don't have a core - it's a long story that I...
• Re: High pitched noise
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Sun, 2 Aug 2015 12:14:50 -0700
  ...The real killer though, will be to your wallet when you rebuild the transaxle. Overhaul costs will increase the longer you wait. I drove...
• Re: idea?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 25 Oct 2013 04:26:33 -0500
  ...wrote: > There's quite a bit of unused space above the transaxle in a 2WD vanagon. > huge 'outside' area there ....just integrate the unit...
• Re: Syncro Rumble Syncro Whine-1
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Tue, 21 Jul 1998 05:27:14 EDT
  ...They replaced what I would have replaced during a rebuild so it sounds like they have done this before! Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia...
• Bay Area VW Shops/Mechanics
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Sun, 8 Nov 1998 12:25:43 -0800
  ...They did my transaxle rebuild. There was a little problem/concern with the tranny and the clutch after the rebuild. Volks Cafe pulled out...
• Re: proper oil level in 2wd trans
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Sat, 24 Nov 2001 07:31:45 -0800
  ...the fill hole was recommended to me by Daryl of AA Transaxle. -Dana- Dennis Atkins wrote: > > What is the oil capacity of the 2wd...
• stub axle headache
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Tue, 2 Mar 2004 19:25:21 -0600
  ...Transaxle stub axle seal <<<<<<<I remembered you had asked about changing the stub axle seal in the transaxle a few days ago. I just...
• Re: oil to coolant coolers, get rid of the one on the automatic transmission!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 25 Oct 2017 17:34:00 -0400
  ...I have the one German > Transaxle assembles and recommends, and it's the same one they make for Go > Westy (and included now on...
• Re: 1977 VW van hybrid
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Thu, 9 Dec 2010 16:52:20 -0700
  ...Never heard about the outcomes though. > > Daryl of AA Transaxle > 425-788-4070 > "On the cutting edge of Old technology" > 86 Syncro Westy with...
• Re: In Missoula, overfilled oil UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Peter Kraiker
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:09:44 -0400
  ...Then I'll be taking the van > in for a week to have the transmission pulled, rebuilt at German > Transaxle, with all new seals...
• Re: Vans for sale
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Tue, 9 Feb 2010 22:41:24 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
• Re: boot: shifter linkage
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 May 1996 10:47:43 -0500
  ...where the shift rod connects to the >>shift actuator on the transaxle. On the '90 GL standard, this is a >>two-pleat accordian shape...
• Re: Vanagon transmission rebuilders/sources?
  Historical mailing list - Jack Maynard
  Sat, 27 Sep 1997 11:23:25 -0700
  ...CA 94549 '81 Vanagon > --------------------------------------------------------------------- I have had great luck with German transaxle of America in Bend, OR. They reman and ship trannies all over...
• Re: Vanagon Shifting problems
  Historical mailing list - Jwilli941
  Thu, 30 Apr 1998 00:45:40 EDT
  ...Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA
• Re: Hang 'em High 2 (vendor perspective)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Thu, 9 Sep 1999 14:13:53 -0400
  Hi, >My main concern about the transaxle vendor in question is, why isn't he >defending himself. I'm sure this list is a...
• Re: Oettenger 2.5L Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sat, 28 Oct 2000 02:47:13 EDT
  ...They get so much torque out of them that the Vanagon racers in Nurburgring this year were breaking transaxles all day long without the...
• Re: shifting
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 6 Oct 2000 15:13:55 -0700
  your shifting is either a busted transaxle or a mis-adjusted shift linkage. You can tempt fate and go under the bus and rotate...
• My hats off to you do it yourselfers
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sat, 30 Apr 2005 21:08:15 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) 1-877-377-0773 toll free 425-788-4070 aatransaxle.com 86 Syncro Westy Turbocharged
• Re: Subie Vulchers
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Fri, 2 May 2008 07:57:53 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris S" <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday...
• Re: Transaxle stub axle seal
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 2 Mar 2004 05:52:54 EST
  ...you had asked about changing the stub axle seal in the transaxle a few days ago. I just changed those seals today when I...
• Re: Other Engine Swaps
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 10:35:01 -0600
  ...You would have to > enlarge the opening of the engine compartment to encompass the > area above the transaxle, but this would just be a...