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Re: Vanablog (help)
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:19:45 -0700
...In his position (given that he has/can get the money to do it), I'd get a rebuilt auto section from German Transaxle...
Oregon Shakedown/Sweet Diana Trip Report
Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
Mon, 19 Sep 2011 22:51:15 -0600
...The R&R shop, German Mastertech, was simply amazing and just as sqweaky clean as G/Transaxle. More restored Porsches, Mercedes and BMWs than...
Re: Movement felt in the Shift Stick.
Historical mailing list - neil n
Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:19:55 -0700
...Trans mounts stay > pretty solid thru the years it seems. > > Daryl of AA Transaxle > 425-788-4070 > "On the cutting edge of Old technology...
Re: So What's Wrong with this Syncro?
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 09:57:55 -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: Propex and getting gas tight fittings
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Sat, 6 Jun 2009 12:33:21 -0700
...after soaping it down and seeing little bubbles Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com 86 Syncro Westy Zetec in the trunk...
Hope Lousy Luck comes in threes!
Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
Sun, 9 Aug 1998 12:37:37 -0400
...a piece of the final drive through the side of the transaxle, and the '86 Audi 5000 I borrowed popped a radiator hose. Managed...
Re: Shifting Problem
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Mon, 15 Jan 2001 11:37:42 -0800
...OK before you changed the oil...Good Luck Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA.(Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 toll...
Re: canvas weather resistance?
Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
Thu, 18 Aug 2005 13:23:55 -0700
...canvas weather resistance? > Hi all, > > After several months of work (rebuilt transaxle, new > fuel lines, new (all!) cooling system hoses, etc. > etc.) I am...
Re: Mexican Water cooled loaf bus? what engine?
Historical mailing list - David Milo
Thu, 8 Feb 2007 20:35:58 -0500
...same tranny with a new bell-housing or a completely different transaxle? > > I'm sure the parts are easy to import, once you find...
Re: Vanablog (help)
Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:17:20 -0700
...In his position (given that he has/can get the money to do it), I'd get a rebuilt auto section from German Transaxle...
Peloquin torque biasing differential
Historical mailing list - Troy
Sun, 1 Nov 2009 12:17:10 -0900
...I have an 89 automatic, and German transaxle out of Bend did the rebuild. As long as you have a little traction on one...
Re: Yeeeeeehaaaawwww!!!!... 12 step program
Historical mailing list - t
Sun, 28 May 2000 20:54:08 -0700
...It now has a freshly > >rebuilt tranny and final drive from Rick Long, of Long Enterprises, as > >well as a new pair of transaxles...
Re: 4th Gear Ratio Swaps?
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Tue, 23 Dec 2003 22:07:30 -0700
...Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 aatransaxle.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "J. Harvey" <jtharvey2@HOTMAIL...
Re: AA Transaxle and [other]
Historical mailing list - tom ring
Tue, 16 Mar 2004 20:03:35 -0600
Ok, one thing I see the group not doing that they need to when this happens, is including the full headers with the offending...
Re: stock gear ratios
Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
Mon, 23 Jan 2006 14:51:06 -0700
...stock gear ratios > > i'm buying a van that has a german transaxle trans, with "regeared" > 3rd and 4th. the p.o. (c.o...
Re: Redline MT90
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Fri, 1 Apr 2016 12:19:50 -1000
...have had good luck with that for shifting ease on many vanagon transaxles. Selecting or getting into 1st gear...never an issue that I...
Re: Friday's corvette problems
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Fri, 27 Aug 2004 09:45:40 -0400
...vibration/balance problem >>2 - Transaxle: creeper gear trying to escape, blows hold in case >>3 - Transaxle: Synchronizers 3th and 4th break, can not shift...
Tranny rebuild/82 air-cooled
Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
Wed, 23 Jul 2014 13:07:59 -0400
...When I reached out to find the legendary transaxle rebuilder up here (M. Laval) I learned that he was tragically killed by a vanagon...
Auto trans wisdom please?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 7 May 2012 17:25:30 -0400
...Suggested courses of action? The German Transaxle unit is out of my reach at this point. Thanks, David -- David Beierl -- dbeierl@attglobal.net
Re: Keeping things from freezing shut
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Wed, 9 Dec 2009 11:44:49 -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: noisy shifting
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:35:01 -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: Trans ID?-reply
Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
Mon, 22 Jun 1998 10:27:55 -0600
...bellhousing, gear > carrier housing, and nosecone with a 002 style main > transaxle housing. The 002s had been out of production > since the introduction of...
Re: NVC - Passat Question
Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
Thu, 13 Mar 2003 07:30:46 +0000
...or jetta? Or passat? I'm only >asking because the passat transaxles (automatic or std.) are really animals >of their own...their shift linkage...
Re: The tranny Guru in Washington state?
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Wed, 21 Mar 2007 08:41:32 -0700
...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Don Hanson" <dhanson@GORGE.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday...
Re: Stuck in 4th - Final Answer + more questions
Historical mailing list - Chris
Wed, 10 Nov 2004 15:03:55 -0600
...AA >> Transaxle in WA have a reputation for doing great >> work. http://www.aatransaxle.com/ GoWesty and other vendors also > sell >> rebuilts; not sure...
Re: known Vanagon problems
Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
Fri, 27 Aug 2004 09:25:28 -0400
...vibration/balance problem :::2 - Transaxle: creeper gear trying to escape, blows hold in case :::3 - Transaxle: Synchronizers 3th and 4th break, can not shift...
Re: Porsche 944 Motor & transmission in Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
Wed, 24 Mar 2004 18:26:46 -0600
...to have the proper slant to the engine, the > > >transaxle is similar to other transaxles used in > > >VW/Audi products... > > > > > >944 Motors are good...
CV bolts and DPO mechanics
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Thu, 20 Jan 2011 14:05:29 -0800
...Instead, that ONE tight bolt held the CV joint fast against the transaxle flange, and so long as ONE of the other five bolts...
FS: 1989 Synchro GL <-price reduced
Historical mailing list - Ryan McGee
Mon, 8 Jul 1996 21:56:42 -0500
...300 > Speakerlab 10" subwoofers driven by separate amp > >New/Replaced parts: > >Transaxle (46 k mi) >Rotors, pads (82 k mi) >Tires - Dunlop 205/70...
Re: 2.1 conversion warning--and solution
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 14 Sep 2000 13:55:16 -0500
...I won't put > dino gear oil in any of my transmissions/transaxles any more. > -- > Stuart MacMillan > Seattle > > '84 Vanagon Westfalia w/2.1...
Re: Vendors and shipping
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Sat, 6 Jan 2001 11:29:02 -0800
...Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA.(Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 toll free http://www.aatransaxle.com (web site)
Re: ETKA on windows XP...help
Historical mailing list - patrick paul clerkin
Thu, 23 Aug 2001 02:27:21 -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...
Vanagons & Busses F.S.
Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
Sat, 2 Mar 2002 11:57:52 -0500
...uo valve or something. Rock solid w/minor scrapes and dents. Transaxle rebiult 3000 mi ago. Never seen salt. Still has NC plates & receipts...
Re: broken hubs and broken hearts
Historical mailing list - AA Transaxle
Mon, 31 Mar 2003 09:17:29 -0800
...Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 (toll free) aatransaxle.com (web site) On Sat, 29...
Re: Other Engine Swaps
Historical mailing list - jimt
Mon, 11 Oct 2004 06:27:15 -0600
...The two best chevy mods I have seen actually used the chevy transaxle as well and were total mods of the rear end. One...
Automatic Trans Axles for 5 speed? (right side)
Historical mailing list - Otmar
Mon, 4 Jul 2005 01:25:41 -0700
...Diesel starters do Not fit Porsche transaxles. Shucks. It does look like AT starters may fit. Thanks! (I'm taking pictures and do hope...
Re: acceptable transmission leakage?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 5 Apr 2010 12:49:14 -0700
...I turned in 3 vanagon transaxles about a year ago, hoping that two would have good core value ...even up to $ 400 each ... thus...
Re: sounds of doomed tranny?
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Mon, 17 Mar 2003 16:43:18 -0800
...Others may have better advice, but with 134 miles on > >> the > >> transaxle you might need a rebuild or new tranny. Mine was replaced > >> by...
Manual Transmission Removal - 89 Westy
Historical mailing list - Paul Smith
Wed, 29 Aug 2012 08:20:47 -0400
Well the diagnosis is in and the transmission needs to come out and go to AA Transaxle for a rebuild. I've found a...
another out-of-the-way junkyard for buses/vanagons
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Sat, 02 Apr 94 17:22:36 CST
...and a 74 bus (no transaxle; has the motor) ... didn't write price down. so for all you people within 50-100 miles of...
Re: Vanagon towing HEAVY loads
Historical mailing list
Tue, 5 Mar 1996 23:44:08 -0500
...has it had any dire consequences on >the VW engine or transaxle? > > Scott, I have had my 85 Westy (1.9l wimpy) for three...
Re: VW better get on the ball.
Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
Fri, 15 Jan 1999 07:57:57 -0800
...the US with a 2.5liter TDI and a > 5-speed transaxle. Being the owner of a '98 Jetta TDI with 23k on the...
Re: Anyone shipped an auto trans?
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Wed, 12 Mar 2003 13:02:48 -0800
...idea of what it might cost to > have a complete auto > transaxle shipped from Allentown, PA to Oklahoma > City. Is this even > feasible? What...
Parting Out Vanagon - 87' Syncro
Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
Mon, 17 Apr 2006 18:00:58 +0000
...The front & rear transaxles are gone as well as the front suspension. The rear seating and carpet is taken. I've swapped out the...
Re: Aircooled transmissions better?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 12 Sep 2008 16:03:49 -0700
...one could resource to ask would be Daryl at AA Transaxle in the Seattle area. He might be on this group. ----- Original Message ----- From...
Re: Rebuilding Man. Tranny-Questions regarding taller gears??
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 21 Feb 2004 13:23:01 -0600
...I am just reporting what I have heard from others...never having >driven one personally... >Daryl of AA Transaxle >Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) >1...
Re: 1991 westy: torn CV boots on AT - best course of action?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 13 Jan 2016 19:00:56 -0600
First, keep in mind that the axles on the automatic transaxle are different lengths, one side to the other. That given, unless the boots...
Re: For those with automatic transmissions
Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
Thu, 19 Feb 2015 19:45:01 -0600
...the expensive FAS/Van Café heat sink ($300, approved by > German Transaxle), > > http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_1717_1011/automatic-transmission...
Re: door edge seals
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Sat, 5 Dec 2009 09:12:11 -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: Syncro transaxle hard shifting
Historical mailing list
Wed, 2 Oct 1996 00:02:58 -0400
In a message dated 96-10-01 12:58:03 EDT, you write: << Someone had been into the trans before and installed brass syncro...
Re: Shifting question.
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Sun, 27 Aug 2000 10:12:50 -0700
...Thanks in advance!! > > Chuck Keeter > 1983.5 westy Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA.(Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 toll...
Re: Will Porsche transaxle fit in Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
Wed, 15 Aug 2001 16:33:52 EDT
Thomas, All these questions have been asked before and answered by both the industry and here in this forum. The archives are full of...
Re: Suddenly it won't ...
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Fri, 11 Mar 2005 10:22:16 -0800
...IMHO they three > times more difficult to repair than the WBX engine. > Of course remember that a used transaxle might have the same time...
Re: 2003 Eurovan Weekender - heating and power for camper
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 19 Jan 2017 16:54:03 -0800
...Go Westy and German Transaxle rebuilds are $4000 to $5000 with huge core charges ($3500 for GT) and come with only two year 48k...
Re: Manual alignment problem.
Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
Sat, 31 Aug 2013 21:42:25 -0600
...under the van, shift the shifter under the van at the transaxle into neutral, have someone hold that back shift rod in place, then...
Re: Transmission/gear lube
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 28 Aug 2013 08:33:39 -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: WTB VW adjusting ring tool
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Sun, 7 Nov 2010 16:29:45 -0800
...Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" 86 Syncro Westy with a Zetec in the trunk -----Original...
Re: 85 westfalia tranny lube question
Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
Sun, 11 Jun 2000 07:14:44 -0700
...It should not be used in transmissions requiring an engine oil or automatic transmission fluid, or GL-4 performance level." Yur transaxle requires a...
Euro-Drive: 88 Volkswagen Vanagon, Poor-idle
Historical mailing list - "Paul Huffman (by way of Derek Drew )"
Tue, 12 Dec 2000 08:37:50 -0500
...4-speed Standard Transaxle Mileage: 165,000 miles Emissions: ca VIN: WV2ZB0255JH072164 Symptoms: Poor Idle Quality Occurs: Always ____________________________________________________________ Hi All, I have a problem...
Re: locking rear diff on 2WD van or Limited Slip?
Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
Wed, 12 Dec 2001 20:37:51 EST
...Positrack- like the General Lee :-) is not an option with our transaxles. A non-list vanagon buddy told me that ther was an article...