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• Re: Differential cost of replacing seals....
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 20 Jul 2005 08:22:40 -0700
  ...to someone else..., I got a quote for $300 from German Transaxle in Oregon for a complete rebuild of the final drive unit, so...
• Re: Tranny time, need some info
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 5 Jan 2007 07:37:09 EST
  ...it = would work for shipping etc thanks all I use _AA Transaxle_ (http://www.aatransaxle.com/) , in Duval, Washington for all my customers rebuilt...
• Re: Draining/refilling oil of the Vanagons transaxle?
  Historical mailing list - THOMAS IN GEORGIA
  Sun, 26 Aug 2007 16:15:12 -0700
  are you jacking the rear to get under it or just to move the oil to the drain plug? Thomas Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@hotmail...
• Re: Zetec Syncro Westy hits the road..yee haw
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Sun, 17 Aug 2008 09:21:18 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Don Hanson" <dhanson@GORGE.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday...
• Re: Snap On 17mm 21mm trans wrench $1
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 2 Mar 2010 22:33:36 -0600
  ...one end of a perfectly > good 17mm tool > > Daryl of AA Transaxle > 425-788-4070 > "On the cutting edge of Old technology" > > > -----Original Message...
• Re: syncro rumble....syncro whine
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Fri, 22 May 1998 18:01:21 -0700
  ...I have no idea whether worn parts in the transaxle can cause such symptoms. I am still concerned about the whine that you can...
• Re: Parts FS
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Mon, 4 Feb 2002 09:20:51 -0800
  ...I am planning to install a 5 cylinder > engine and convert from 4-speed to automatic transaxle. > > I have acquired two vehicles to serve...
• Re: Limited Slip v. Syncro
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Sun, 31 Dec 2006 10:04:36 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle ----- Original Message ----- From: Todd P. Last To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Saturday, December 30, 2006 2:19 AM Subject...
• Re: thoughts on a late model TDI engine into a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 10 Feb 2018 13:31:01 -0800
  ...I believe fast makes 50° oil pans > for later TDI engines and Weddle says they have 50° bell housing for > 091+094 transaxles. > > On...
• Re: <no subject>
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Wed, 29 Nov 2006 15:46:10 -0800
  > Nathaniel, I'm driving my 84 in the same deplorable weather conditions and > not having any issues with the transaxle. Traction is a different...
• Parting out a 1967 camper
  Historical mailing list - Mark Howser
  Thu, 11 Apr 1996 22:21:12 -0700
  ...door barn doors (scratched but saveable, I think) door handles 67 transaxle and 69 motor.... That's all know....so far....if there's...
• Re: 86 cabrio advice needed
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sun, 28 Jan 2001 20:34:10 -0800
  ...81 westy > 74 beetle > 86 cabrio > Vanagon Partsmobiles Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA.(Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 toll...
• Re: FS: 86 Syncro Westy in So. San Francisco
  Historical mailing list - Michael aka ECHO
  Thu, 1 Mar 2001 01:19:40 -0800
  ...full-Westy. 2.1 > Wasserboxer. Partial repaint > Runs good per seller. Transaxle rebuilt by seller. > Upholstery redone in > matching light brown velour with vinyl...
• Re: "Highway Flyer" Vanagon Trans - $1495
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 14 Sep 2001 00:46:00 -0500
  ...three brand new '83-91 (1.9L/2.1L) 4-speed > transaxles available for sale. These have a 456 final drive, not 487 as...
• Re: Wanted: Syncro camper body, no rust
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Tue, 8 Jun 2004 23:18:03 -0700
  ...Of course the drive shaft, skid plate, > front transaxle, etc. > > Some features (locking differential vacuum lines etc.) are unique to > the Syncro. Speedometer and...
• Re: shameless plug
  Historical mailing list - AATransaxle
  Mon, 13 Nov 2006 18:29:36 -0800
  ...too...Daryl ----- Original Message ----- > Folks, > just a shameless plug for AA Transaxle > > http://www.aatransaxle.com/ > > I delived 4 vanagon trannies to Daryl on...
• Re: oil leaks - was RE: Coolant leak in cold storage
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 13 Feb 2007 17:24:39 -0800
  Arrgh! sp. Transaxle. On 2/13/07, Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote: > > Yup, and so is tranaxle fluid, Joy. > > You'll need...
• Re: Using transmission from van with engine fire?
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Fri, 7 Nov 2008 08:33:27 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com 86 Syncro Westy Zetec in the trunk ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Guzyk" <paullist08@GUZYK.COM...
• Re: Transmission/gear lube
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 27 Aug 2013 14:58:10 -0700
  ...Transmission/gear lube Any suggestions on heavier transaxle lube when pulling a trailer/loaded heavy? I just want to know if its a good...
• Re: Busted Down Near Tekonsha, Michigan
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 24 Nov 2011 11:16:06 -0800
  ...Do you think >> the >> transmission or transaxle is generating heat somehow and causing the >> seals >> to compromise? >> > > Vent plugged by mud wasps? Cold would...
• Re: How much should parts cost?
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sat, 4 Sep 2010 10:38:20 -0700
  ...Always said to me that the labor pays the help and the > parts pays the bills. > > Daryl of AA Transaxle > 425-788-4070 > "On...
• Re: FS: 5 Speed Diesel Tranny
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 23 Jan 2010 18:03:57 -0800
  ...is ..........( since I think the ad said 80 to 82 >> vanagon transaxle ) .... >> is it a DK, >> or is it an 82 diesel 4 speed...
• redline/vc 89 syncro westy
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Mon, 30 Oct 2000 21:58:25 -1000
  ...gl-4 for the transaxle and gl-5 for the front diff. not easy... nobody sells it here. even the redline authorized dealer in...
• Re: Comment on 2.1 WBx vs. 2.2 Sub vs. Tiico (was The problem with TIICO)
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Thu, 28 Mar 2002 10:00:50 -0800
  ...I am curious if there has been a consensus on the max torque that is appropriate for the Vanagon transaxle. My gut tells me...
• loud noise from back
  Historical mailing list - abailey
  Sun, 25 Jul 2004 20:03:07 -0500
  ...Could it be the CV joints or I wonder the transmission/transaxle?? from Anthony Bailey (mailto:abailey@clas.net) on an ancient Power Macintosh...
• Re: transmission disassembly
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Thu, 17 Jun 2004 14:19:51 -0700
  ...or a lot of luck and some help...Daryl of AA Transaxle ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Scheckel" <jscheckel@NUTLEY.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Re: CV Joint packing
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Thu, 6 Jan 2005 14:09:56 -0800
  ...After I bolt the cv up to the axle stub/transaxle, I push the boot toward the joint and force the grease into it...
• Re: Transmission leak
  Historical mailing list - armando guzman
  Fri, 2 May 2003 21:10:58 -0700
  ...being a mechanic by trade, I removed engine and transmission, separated one from the other and installed a good used automatic transaxle I found...
• Re: Which automatic transaxle (A/T) has the best chance of life
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 26 Sep 2012 16:11:35 -0700
  ...Which automatic transaxle (A/T) has the best chance of life Did some stress testing today... a trip to the dump. I towed a...
• Re: 85 Vanagon - manual trans. fluid change
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 8 Mar 2008 18:06:33 -0800
  ...is the correct transaxle capacity for my 1985, correct? >> >> Thanks....just checking before I do this project! >> >> Larry >> Ga. >> >> >> > > > -- > No virus found in this...
• Re: VW Necessity...
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Fri, 21 Jan 2011 17:06:34 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" 86 Syncro Westy w/Turbo Zetec in the trunk -----Original...
• Vendor choices for rebuilt Auto Tranny
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 17 Apr 2010 08:09:11 -0400
  ...German Transaxle? Others? I'm in NC, so I guess closer would save some time and $ on shipping these heavy items. Thanks for any...
• Re: syncro sighting..White Salmon, Wa.
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:14:11 -0800
  ...good stuff..westys, Dokas,etc..Mostly Syncro's Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Don Hanson" <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM> To...
• '88 Westy 2.0L 4 sale (SEATTLE)
  Historical mailing list - Drovdahl, Mark
  Mon, 25 Oct 1999 10:50:07 -0700
  ...Thanks to Daryl of AA Transaxle and Ivan of TNT, Seattle. - New PS pump, now 1 month old. I've tried to price it...
• Re: fording in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Sat, 5 Aug 2000 22:46:26 -0700
  ...insects and gravel) Clutch breather tube Transaxle breather tube Front diff breather tube "Water proof" bearings and CV joints (Per, Dr. Woitok - am I...
• Re: how much does a tranny weigh?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 20 Sep 2000 09:03:29 -0700
  ...UPS, that is a very good estimate for a properly packaged > transaxle with clutch housing. I recently shipped one and I was billed for...
• Re: 5 speed transmission for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sun, 2 Sep 2001 04:55:07 EDT
  ...Try listmember and tranny rebuilder Daryl @ AA transaxle. Sorry I don;t have his email handy. Hopefully he'll see this. Chris Weddle at...
• 4th to 3rd gear tranny issue
  Historical mailing list - AA Transaxle
  Wed, 5 Feb 2003 09:50:59 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 (toll free) aatransaxle.com (web site) Hello Volks, The...
• Re: Suckers beware: Re: Interesting item on eBay web site item# 2467602
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 17 Mar 2004 06:47:00 EST
  ...does not include an=A0engine assembly=A0or transaxle EXACTLY, I spoke to him on Monday and was told there was no motor or transmission...
• GL-5, GL-4, Redline, Sta-Lube, Royal Purple...
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Mon, 12 Mar 2007 01:04:15 -0400
  What's the best to cure a synchro ring problem that's been there since my rebuild last year? Ron at Ron's Transaxles...
• Re: Peloquin experience?
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Thu, 15 Nov 2007 18:13:08 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pat Little" <redtail@CABLESPEED.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday...
• Re: Peloquin experience?
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 14:58:20 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "--------" <VW4X4@verizon.net> To: "aatransaxle" <daryl@AATRANSAXLE.COM> Cc: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Re: tires
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sun, 5 Jul 2020 12:39:46 -0700
  ...FYI, I do have a limited slip > transaxle and do pretty well on loose dirt and gravel. I am not planning > on using any...
• Re: Manual Tranny Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 7 Mar 2016 11:14:30 -0800
  ...Would love a AAA Tranny or German Transaxle but they are to far away. Anybody? I'm in Birmingham, Alabama!. John
• Re: Anyone out there have an AAP 5 speed transmission (other than me)?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 24 Jul 2015 05:18:01 +0000
  ...Robert1982 Westfalia '95 Golf engine AAP (112hp European WBX 5-speed transaxle) From: Peter Kraiker <turbowesty@GMAIL.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent...
• Re: Matthew Pollard's downshifting into 2nd: whining sound
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Mon, 2 Nov 1998 11:09:02 EST
  ...Good luck and keep us posted! ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA
• Re: Joseph Murphy's gearing question
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Tue, 29 Dec 1998 16:56:05 EST
  ...as you would a ring and pinion swap so the labor would be the same. -Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA 360-412-0948
• Subject: transmission life expectancy?
  Historical mailing list - mark
  Mon, 12 Jan 2004 22:58:36 -0800
  ...transmission life expectancy? at one time, the vw transaxle was described as "bulletproof," capable of 100,000 miles and perhaps much more of reliable...
• Re: Seattle newspaper ad for Vanagon service
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Kimmons
  Tue, 14 Aug 2007 22:31:59 -0500
  ...ask for > much better than that these days.. > Daryl of AA Transaxle > (425) 788-4070 > aatransaxle.com > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Paul Guzyk" <paullist@GUZYK...
• Re: Stuck transaxle fill plug crisis
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Wed, 16 Jun 1999 09:10:35 -0500
  ...GL4 > 75w90 weight gearoil, such as Redline MT90. > > -Todd Hill > VolksWerks Transaxles > Olympia, WA > 360-412-0948 -- ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> Shalom 87 GL Mark Magee 91 Westy...
• Re: Syncro Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Ram�n Celaya
  Fri, 8 Feb 2002 00:23:05 -0800
  ...They should know exactly what you mean. > > Or, you can buy Redline from AA transaxle in Duval, Washington. He > has a web page and...
• Re: Syncro abuse (long)
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Mon, 9 May 2005 18:19:52 -0400
  Dave, First thing, change your transaxle fluid (preferably to synthetic, e.g. RedLine MT-90). When you drain the fluid, check for any metal...
• Re: Engine replacement
  Historical mailing list - Bostig Eng.
  Thu, 20 Apr 2006 12:04:26 -0400
  ...But change the equation again, this time increasing the bias on the transaxle itself, keep it open, and add WAY more power and torque...
• Re: AAZ swap progress
  Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
  Mon, 22 Jul 2013 19:20:05 -0700
  ...clutch as soon as you had the engine mounted to the >> transaxle ? >> >> I have seen people spend hours and hours connecting the engine .. >> only...
• Re: Rebuild tranny with taller 3rd or 4th--yes or no??
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 7 Jan 2002 11:35:38 -0600
  ...I am about to order a rebuilt air > cooled > >> transaxle, > >> and I am considering purchasing the gear modification option of > a > >> taller 3rd > >> or...
• Re: Powerflex transaxle bushing
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Fri, 29 Apr 2016 14:22:46 -0500
  Reduced movement across the board of driving situations. Originally a gutless 1.6 na diesel now 1.9 AAZ turbo diesel with Giles pump...
• Re: Large parts transport
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:02:27 -0800
  ...trans .. > needs to go from Meford , OR to Daryl's AA Transaxle near Seattle. > > thanks for any help ! > scott > www.turbovans.com <http://www...
• Re: MOD Mike Collum Tuesday AM status...
  Historical mailing list - Daryl of AA Transaxle
  Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:19:15 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle (stilll doin OK) 425-788-4070 ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Beierl" <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent...
• Re: We have lost the plot.
  Historical mailing list - Kris Weber
  Fri, 18 Sep 1998 16:51:32 -0400
  ...forgive this > humble Aussie, I cannot remember where,) with a > kaputed Transaxle. REMEMBER HIM. > > Lets cut this bull dust and put our brilliant, > collective...
• Re: 87 Transmission Shifting
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 18 Aug 1999 18:27:33 -0400
  ...Our question is: > the PO has the clutch replaced last year and the > transaxle rebuilt ('bad gear' he said). When > downshifting into second gear...