← vanagon.com home · Continue the discussion in the forum

Search messages and discussions

Search preserved mailing-list messages and current email and website contributions. Current posts are searchable before weekly archival. Recovery gaps remain possible. Words are matched together; try fewer terms if needed.

Page 47+: 60 results shown for transaxle.

Source-balanced relevance: matches from both collections are interleaved, with source dates breaking ties. Restoration time is not the original posting date.

AA Trans back from vacation..what frey did I miss???
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Wed, 17 Mar 2004 12:24:44 -0800
...Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) 1-877-377-0773 toll free 425-788-4070 aatransaxle.com (web site) aatransaxle@direcway.com...
Motor Mount HELP!
Historical mailing list - Todd Brown
Sat, 16 Jun 2007 08:38:00 +0000
So, I'm out at AA Transaxle dropping off my core with Daryl and I ask him if he knows why my exhaust has...
Re: firewall plastic fitting/grommet
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:47:38 -0700
...There's a ton of room between the bottom edge of the fuel line and top of the transaxle or whatever. Sounds like he...
Re: Removing oil from upholstery
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Sat, 26 Jul 2008 19:21:14 -0700
...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Arnott" <jrasite@EONI.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday...
Re: Transportation for a Transmission?????
Historical mailing list - David O'Bryan
Sun, 30 Nov 2008 22:08:30 -0500
...Daryl at AA Transaxle says he ships them to all parts of the country for= $100. And I saw one on eBay and shipping...
Re: calling redline lube heads
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 27 Mar 2003 09:57:16 -0600
...especially in cold >>weather. >> >> > >I have been using MTL in my transaxle for almost 3 >years, because when I called RedLine, that was the...
Re: 91 Carat Restoration
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Sun, 9 Mar 2014 18:51:07 -0400
...But > while the transaxle is out - I thought I might have a peloquin put in. > Plan to have this done locally. No problem for...
Re: home-made pressure bleeder
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Tue, 10 Mar 2009 19:34:40 -0700
...provide pressure..worked > Ok > > then with about 30psi.. > > Daryl of AA Transaxle > > (425) 788-4070 > > aatransaxle.com > > 86 Syncro Westy > > Zetec in the trunk...
Re: stuck in fourth gear
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Wed, 22 Jun 2005 18:26:44 -0700
...Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) 1-877-377-0773 toll free 425-788-4070 aatransaxle.com 86 Syncro Westy WBXTurbo ----- Original...
Re: Mexican Water cooled loaf bus? what engine?
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Thu, 8 Feb 2007 16:41:29 -0800
...same tranny with a new bell-housing or a completely different transaxle? > > Coming up with our own inline4 and cooling system would be easy...
Re: Limited Vanagon content: using reverse running transaxles
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sun, 22 Nov 1998 09:59:04 -0800
...I am proficient at >tearing down transaxles and the possibility stills exists, but I too was >thinking of just making a rabbit motor run...
Re: Trans upshift
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Tue, 10 May 2011 17:16:11 -0700
...weight from the governor weighs on the side > of the automatic transaxle. > > that round cover on the left side, held on with a wire...
Re: Help: $1000 to fix Jetta Trans?! (NO VANAGON CONTENT)
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Wed, 22 Apr 1998 09:46:50 -0700
...A reman from >german transaxle in Oregon (they ship anywhere) would be a good choice. I can >get you a phone number if you...
approx price for tranny upgrade
Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
Tue, 5 Jan 1999 19:45:57 -0500
...some questions i have about the swap would be is this new transaxle i'm getting would it be a bolt in upgrade, or...
Re: aircooled transaxle with 1.6NA diesel
Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
Thu, 17 Jan 2002 11:42:05 EST
In a message dated 1/17/02 10:08:13 AM Eastern Standard Time, FrankGRUN writes: << Just facts, >> Frank..I TOTALLY agree..however ..drop...
<No subject>
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 2 May 2003 05:50:31 -0600
...You might check with Chris Turner for a good used auto tranny , or with Daryl at AA Transaxle for an overhaul on the one...
Re: Rusting Transmission Housing
Historical mailing list - Don in Phoenix
Sun, 14 Mar 2004 14:59:38 -0700
...A better choice (especially if the transaxle is out) would be one of the POR paints, a good marine paint (not too thick, though...
Trans. Install: Input shaft & clutch splines
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:52:08 -0800
...even if splines misaligned? I'm not totally unfamiliar with VW transaxle remove/install, but tonight, it was a royal PAIN. (don't ask...
Re: Vanablog (help)
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Sun, 15 Aug 2010 13:57:32 -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...
Re: Syncro linkage problem
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Sun, 13 Jun 2004 09:06:34 -0700
...Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) 1-877-377-0773 toll free 425-788-4070 aatransaxle.com > Anyway inquire of a good...
Re: Trans noise
Historical mailing list
Tue, 2 Oct 2018 16:06:58 +0000
...noise coming from the right rear. Turns out it is a transaxle noise, as all else has been eliminated. Local (good) mechanic said we...
Re: Now: Vanagon Passion. Was: ... Brake Drum:
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Fri, 1 Jul 2016 19:49:33 -0700
...Regardless, along with some VW edu-mu-cated adult help, we managed to replace the "hockey stick" in the transaxle and rebuild the engine...
Re: Porsche 6 cyl, was conversion
Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
Thu, 6 Jan 2000 05:45:08 EST
...Looked like Vanagon transaxles. Exhausts cobbled-up from Porsche pieces. There was a big collection of dead insects on the windshield. These guys were...
Re: 2wd Syncro Traction
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Mon, 19 Jan 2004 10:57:14 EST
...ideal Vanagon would be a 2WD Sunroof with a locking Syncro transaxle. I feel that hookup would get around as well as, if not...
Re: Syncro Springs On My 2WD 84' Westy
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004 17:06:51 -0700
...While checking the transaxle fluid the > other day, I noticed that one of my CV boots have gone bad. > That makes two going bad...
shipping a Vanagon tow hitch-a saga
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Tue, 25 Jan 2005 09:43:10 -0800
...Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) 1-877-377-0773 toll free 425-788-4070 aatransaxle.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "No Name...
Re: VWSA Big Brakes
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Tue, 13 Dec 2005 20:55:24 -0800
...I lost > a > > transaxle to a guy on Vancouver Island! > > I don't know what his shipping costs are like, but the brake price...
Re: oil all over rear hatch?
Historical mailing list - Howard Allen
Fri, 23 Jun 2006 08:40:43 -0400
Paul; Another possibility - do you have an automatic transaxle? If so are you sure it is engine oil and not transmission fluid? Best Regards...
Re: Cheapest way to ship a transmisison
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:03:51 -0800
...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com 86 Syncro Westy Zetec in the trunk ----- Original Message ----- From: "Edward Duntz" <eduntz@HOTMAIL.COM...
Re: semi-urgent auto transmission question
Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
Sat, 11 Sep 2010 19:47:27 -0400
I loves my German Transaxle rebuilt! On Sat, Sep 11, 2010 at 3:34 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans < scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: > re > > but...
Re: 090 (automatic) transmission questions
Historical mailing list - C. Abney
Fri, 20 May 2016 16:57:58 -0700
I called it the "final drive", it's also called the transaxle, or the differential. It is a separate entity from the "transmission", although...
Re: 5 speeds, was: Noisy transaxle??
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Tue, 22 Oct 2013 13:02:48 -0700
There is no way to make 4 gears as useful as 5 for a non-tdi diesel. Spreading out 4 gears to cover the...
Re: Toll inquiry: 12 spline thingy
Historical mailing list - Berry Kercheval
Thu, 14 Dec 1995 16:27:37 PST
...I wrecked 3 K-D versions taking the drive shafts off my Jetta transaxle, then chased and tackled a Snap-On truck and bought...
Re: Zetec
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 8 Feb 2009 16:24:59 -0800
...Daryl of AA Transaxle proudly has one ....... he'll probably chime in . Scott www.turbovans.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dale Goodvin" <dgoodvin@YAHOO.COM...
Re: Dumb Question
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 02:02:29 -0500
...Hope to get Daryl at AA Transaxle to do the deed. John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http...
Re: Manual trans replacement
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Wed, 11 Mar 2009 12:28:58 -0700
...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com 86 Syncro Westy Zetec in the trunk ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Johnston" <inmytree1@GMAIL.COM...
Re: grease on axek
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Mon, 2 Oct 2023 14:20:07 -0600
...If by > inboard axle, you mean the one that goes into the transaxle, would it be a case of > the a oil seal failing...
Shift linkage? 84 manual transmission
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sat, 15 Apr 2017 11:44:09 -0700
Any suggestions for adjusting? I have a 5sp diesel trans, recently rebuilt by AA Transaxle. Over the winter, away on an extended road trip...
Re: Transmission mechanic
Historical mailing list - Richard Adams
Tue, 26 Mar 2013 21:09:59 -0700
Arlene, Call German Transaxle in Bend - 541.382.7723 and talk to them. They're an excellent rebuilder and they do automatics. Richard > Date...
Re: Rear Pillar Bolt Hole. 7/16" 20 TPI ? (fine)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:29:08 -0700
...Scott turbovans leaving for Bend this afternoon, going to German transaxle in the afternoon there tomorrow. ----- Original Message ----- From: "neil n" <musomuso@GMAIL.COM...
Re: Where can I buy Redline synthetic manual transmission fluid
Historical mailing list - Jerry
Sun, 29 Nov 2009 08:16:36 -0600
...which and they >> have a list of vendors >> >> Daryl of AA Transaxle >> 425-788-4070 >> "On the cutting edge of old technology" >> >> >> -----Original Message...
Re: NVC - Passat Question
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Thu, 13 Mar 2003 11:07:34 -0800
...or jetta? Or passat? I'm only >asking because the passat transaxles (automatic or std.) are really animals >of their own...their shift linkage...
FS: 1985 Vanagon GL in SF $500
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Fri, 31 Dec 2004 14:00:23 -0800
...smog check. Just passed smog check two or three months ago. Transaxle (4-speed) works fine through all gears. Clutch was very recently done...
Re: New IRS Axles vs 108mm Porsche CVs
Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
Sun, 26 Feb 2006 20:28:09 -0500
...6 with stock tranny/axles/cvs/hubs) I definately broke more transaxles >:D Sudhir On 2/26/06, Dave Mari <vw4x41987@yahoo.com> wrote...
Re: 4 speed transmition stuck in fourth
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:39:23 -0700
...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "George Thorburn" <thorgk@ACCESSCOMM.CA> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday...
BOSTIG V.2 Web Site
Historical mailing list - Dave Mari
Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:27:54 -0800
...There are several in > Vancouver...I can > check with the group and see whassup. > Daryl of AA Transaxle > (425) 788-4070 > aatransaxle.com > 86...
Re: Torque convertor seal
Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
Mon, 26 Feb 2001 21:32:03 -0800
...way...done 50 + of them over the years > >Daryl of AA Transaxle >Duvall, WA.(Seattle area) >(425) 788-4070 >1-877-377-0773 toll...
Porsche transaxle in Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Thu, 16 Aug 2001 19:46:11 +1200
>Porsche 901, 905, 930, or G50 transaxle will physically fit in the >Vanagon? If so, >does somebody machine an adapter to go between the...
Fwd: Re: GEX update
Historical mailing list
Tue, 05 Mar 1996 18:40:46
...Taking the GEX president at his >word that my ordeal was highly unusual, I made the stupid mistake >of ordering a new transaxle from...
Northern Starter Blues -Mystery # 2
Historical mailing list - Rob Wilke
Sun, 3 Jan 1904 02:16:20 -0500
...Big Sur! So is this a clue?? My theory is the transaxle is throwing just a wee bit of oil up towards the starter...
Re: strange cv/transaxle behavior?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 22 Apr 2001 17:48:59 -0500
I know it sometimes nearly breaks our back to get under our van. One good way to check out strange noises is to get...
Re Transmission Fluid Change
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Thu, 3 May 2001 09:50:50 -0700
...Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA.(Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 toll free http://www.aatransaxle.com (web site) On...
Where to get 84 GL Automatic Transmission rebuilt?
Historical mailing list - John Hawk
Wed, 26 Dec 2001 11:02:16 -0600
...The transaxle seals where leaking. The transmission wouldn't shift into higher gears until it warmed up and pressure built up. (I have been...
Re: Sorta Scary Event
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Sat, 26 Feb 2011 10:48:44 -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...
Re: sucks in snow!
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Fri, 2 Dec 2005 14:13:32 -0800
...Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) 1-877-377-0773 toll free 425-788-4070 aatransaxle.com 86 Syncro Westy WBX Turbo...
Re: Peloquin torque biasing differential
Historical mailing list - Daryl of AA Transaxle
Mon, 2 Nov 2009 17:24:14 -0800
...Any other questions?? Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 -----Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the Things that you...
Re: axles r off...
Historical mailing list
Sat, 29 Jul 1995 11:50:40 EST
...Mine were not torqued dowm too tight and felt similar to the nuts holding the axle flange to the transaxle (suggested torque of 18...
Manual Tranny Leak- full story (condensed), with mystery
Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
Mon, 28 Aug 2006 20:02:44 -0400
...Daryl at AA transaxle sent me a used one (along with great advice); Dennis Haynes wrote me a great procedural, and in a drizzling...
Re: Peloquin experience?
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Fri, 16 Nov 2007 09:39:02 -0800
...is that most of us..just want one Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lee Peterson" <iridewheelies@GMAIL...
Re: 86 Syncro 2.1 surging at 2K rpm no load
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Thu, 24 May 2012 18:16:16 -0700
...Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" 86 Syncro Westy w/Turbo Zetec in the trunk 90...