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• Re: Manual Trans Gear Oil ??
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Tue, 14 May 2013 13:52:17 -0700
  ...The transaxle hasn't ever been opened up and has 320k total miles on it. � TJ Hannink Goldibox - 1987 Vanagon Camper, Wolfsburg Edition 1981...
• Re: 86 Syncro 2.1 surging at 2K rpm no load
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Thu, 24 May 2012 10:23:31 -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...
• Re: In Missoula, overfilled oil UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:19:02 -0700
  ...Then I'll be taking the van >> in for a week to have the transmission pulled, rebuilt at German >> Transaxle, with all new seals...
• Broke something
  Historical mailing list - Gerry Lepage
  Sun, 6 Sep 2009 20:21:34 -0400
  ...is held with 2 Philips screws that is located on the transaxle in behind the drive shaft flange. This part does not seem to...
• Euro-Drive: FIX 88 Volkswagen Vanagon, Poor-idle
  Historical mailing list - "Paul Huffman (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Wed, 13 Dec 2000 17:07:16 -0500
  ...4-speed Standard Transaxle Mileage: 165,000 mi Emissions: ca VIN: WV2ZB0255JH072164 Symptoms: Poor Idle Quality Occurs: Always _____________________ CLOSED W/SUMMARY _____________________ Hello again, We...
• Re: Lost ALL gears, then they came back
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Tue, 7 Feb 2006 10:54:46 -0500
  ...leading to a destroyed 4th gear. > > Darrel (or Daryl) of AA Transaxle here near Seattle is one of the best > at repairing this but...
• Re: Locking differential
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 10:53:51 -0800
  ...I don’t > really want to go any knobbier if I can help it. > > Steve. > > > David Boan wrote: > > > I had my transaxle rebuilt a...
• Re: removing input shaft seal
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Sun, 13 May 2012 21:31:26 -0400
  ...Nice and shiny is what you wanna see. > > Daryl of AA Transaxle > 425-788-4070 > "On the cutting edge of Old technology" > 86 Syncro...
• Re: Suckers beware: Re: Interesting item on eBay
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Gies
  Tue, 16 Mar 2004 15:07:13 -0600
  ...He's >obviously hoping some sucker won't read it. > >does not include an engine assembly or transaxle > > >Jim > >On Mar 16, 2004, at...
• Re: G.W. 1.5" lift springs
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 11 Mar 2014 20:45:13 -0400
  ...Shouldn't be the transaxle (<4y.o. Daryl special), but what about something with the rear axles? Any ideas? Todd 91 Orly Weekender - 2...
• Re: idea?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Thu, 24 Oct 2013 20:04:39 -0500
  ...POS booster heater or > in the area above or around the transaxle ? Will need fans for each coil. > > Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td...
• Re: Ugh - Transmission whine in 3rd and 4th
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 30 Sep 2013 16:01:27 -0500
  ...This does not include the transaxle itself. That's another horse. As for the manual tranny - never rebuilt one myself - but was on hand...
• Re: Coolant bottle harbinger - opinions?
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Mon, 28 Jun 2010 08:57:39 -0700
  ...rear upper nut seepage with the factory heads Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" -----Original Message...
• Re: Need rear brake backing plates (now rear Discs?)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:13:46 -0700
  ...When (if?) my bank account recovers from the Subaru conversion, 5 speed transaxle and Audi front brakes, I'm really looking forward to getting...
• Re: Automatic transmission leak
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Sun, 5 Apr 2009 17:57:36 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com 86 Syncro Westy Zetec in the trunk ----- Original Message ----- From: "Hector Zapata" <hlzapata@GMAIL.COM...
• Re: Binding when turning
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Fri, 3 Oct 1997 09:35:37 -0400
  ...We used Amsoil and put the same in the transaxle. 2) adjust the tire pressure front and back. We found 43 psi front and...
• Re: Vanagon auto tranny lifespan
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Tue, 1 May 2001 21:53:36 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA.(Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 toll free http://www.aatransaxle.com (web site) On...
• Re: Stratagies to remember when to rotate tires
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 6 Dec 2012 19:42:27 -0600
  ...Differential lube changes, transaxle lube changes, > coolant changes, all of it. > > I've been doing this on all my vehicles since I started buying...
• Re: [Syncro] When is Oregons Mog Fest??
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sat, 30 Jul 2011 18:58:42 -0700
  18th thru 21st Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" 86 Syncro Westy w/Turbo Zetec in...
• Re: Transmission Questions
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Fri, 25 Dec 2009 19:08:19 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On...
• Automatic transmission, WTF?
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 09:27:02 -0800
  ...I had my transmission rebuild recently by German transaxle, who also installed the Peloquin limited slip or torque biasing differential. The transition between gears...
• Split Case to Tunnel Case Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Fri, 18 Nov 1994 09:44:21 -0800 (PST)
  ...I would like to upgrade to the later transaxle, but nobody has been able to give me a good, solid answer on what changes...
• Re: GL4 vs GL5 gear oil
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Mon, 23 Oct 2000 10:04:19 -0700
  ...Draining the oil when hot of course..Happy motoring Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA.(Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773...
• Re: Can anybody in Phoenix area give me a ride?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Mon, 26 Apr 2004 17:59:50 -0700
  ...would require the three > steprepair procedure: > > 1) Remove engine > 2) Remove transaxle > 3) Remove gas tank > > Reassembly is the reverse of removal... > > Don in...
• USA Vanagon EOL
  Historical mailing list - Chris
  Sun, 16 Jan 2005 15:23:10 -0600
  ...This question has been eating me ever since trying to locate transaxles for my (now) 3 speed van. Cores are very precious it seems...
• Re: Do GL-5 rated oils damage transmission brass syncronizers?
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Sat, 15 Nov 2008 09:52:04 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com 86 Syncro Westy Zetec in the trunk Subject: Re: Re: Do GL-5 rated oils...
• Re: Is there such a thing as a good used transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 22 Oct 2008 15:58:40 -0700
  ...the Porsche 911, or earlier 356's too..........And almost all front transaxles can't be turned around. Most are not designed to allow...
• Re: VW 2.5 liter 5 cylinder
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Mon, 25 Jul 2016 17:12:30 -0700
  ...You can use that bellhousing to install the older generation VW and Audi 5-cyl onto a Vanagon transaxle. I have an Audi 5...
• Re: Transmission (transaxle) Drive Flange Seals
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Sat, 26 Mar 2016 13:03:53 -0700
  Yes, it is obvious that the end of the axle shaft was hammering on the flange plug. Warn CV joints can allow the axle...
• Re: FW: Awesome! Pop-Up Hallelujah Chorus at Macy's
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Fri, 26 Nov 2010 17:00:33 -0500
  ...awesome-pop-up-hallelujah-chor%0Aus-at.html >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > Daryl of AA Transaxle >> > >> > 425-788-4070 >> > >> > "On the cutting edge of Old technology" >> > >> > 86 Syncro...
• '81 2.0L in '73 westy no fit?
  Historical mailing list - HARMON SEAVER
  Fri, 03 Feb 1995 14:55:57 -0600 (CST)
  ...The flywheel was just a bit too big, and you had to grind out the inside of the transaxle clutch housing --- is that what...
• Re: Chris W's '87 Syncro trans problems
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Tue, 15 Sep 1998 09:59:13 EDT
  ...I haven't had one yet that came back with the new style hub cracked. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA
• Re: Ed's makin funny noises....reply
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Mon, 4 Jan 1999 01:37:44 EST
  ...Just some late night thoughts on the subject. -Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA 360-412-0948
• Re: Syncro: Dyno smog test dangerous?
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Fri, 26 Feb 1999 09:27:34 -0500
  ...testing on a dynamometer (engine >output analysis and brake test) the transaxle drive shaft must be >disconnected. > >The differential lock must not be engaged...
• Re: AA trans (who doesn't own a van)
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Wed, 18 Jul 2001 12:28:55 -0700
  ...mentally & phsically prepared for all the flame throwing... > > > Daryl of AA Transaxle > Duvall, WA.(Seattle area) > (425) 788-4070 > 1-877-377-0773 toll...
• Cruise Control Vendors
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Sun, 22 Sep 2002 23:48:15 +0000
  ...There were four major different items that needed to be ordered: - Servomotor & Controller - Control lever at steering wheel - Speed sensor that attaches to transaxle...
• Re: Differential cost of replacing seals....
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Wed, 20 Jul 2005 13:58:56 -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: My AT is fine, but...
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:12:42 -0800
  ...Do your Vanagon manual trannies every 2 yrs or 30K MAX YMMV of course Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting...
• Re: Peloquin torque biasing differential
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 2 Nov 2009 09:24:10 -0500
  ...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: 85 Vanagon & 4th gear/1
  Historical mailing list - Jwilli941
  Sat, 28 Mar 1998 23:12:00 EST
  ...and there is a slim chance that something else could be causing your problem. (But I doubt it) Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA
• Re: Syncro Rumble...Syncro Whine
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Fri, 22 May 1998 18:45:45 -0700
  ...wheel bearings, cv joints, something amiss in the > > transaxle, but what?<snip>>>
• Re: Oil change intervals
  Historical mailing list - Fred Porter
  Wed, 17 Jun 1998 11:12:20 -0600
  ...using synthetic in the transaxle is much more worthwhile. later, fred Sorin Bejenaru wrote: > > Looking through the VW Vanagon Maintenance booklet I was surprised...
• Re: Transmission job?
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Thu, 21 Jan 1999 12:09:14 -0600
  ...the old busses, never had one go bad on a van. Transaxle jobs are pretty difficult without a couple special tools, but it can...
• Vanagon Down in Clinton,Oklahoma
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 19 Oct 1999 08:32:02 -0600
  ...Can this be done with the van, given its rear engine/transaxle configuration. Any and all suggestions would be appreciated. John Rodgers 580-323...
• Re: Oh Shit!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 25 May 2000 12:16:48 -0700
  ...option #1, especially if you run into a problem reassembling the transaxle. Then you will really be SOL! Good luck! -- Stuart MacMillan Manager, Case...
• Re: Cold Idle Problem and warm Surging--let me know if I'm confusing
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Thu, 18 Jan 2001 04:47:51 -0600
  ...Also the transaxle has a ground strap on it that people say to keep clean. Also the upper bleed screw is the one to...
• Re: GL5 vs GL4 Gear Oils
  Historical mailing list - AA Transaxle
  Tue, 12 Mar 2002 09:33:50 -0800
  ...My unscientific .02 cents worth Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 (toll free) aatransaxle.com...
• Re: 89 Syncro Westy FS in Oregon sighting (NOT MINE)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 10 Jul 2005 20:04:31 -0700
  ...IMHO, too much money unless it's had a recent engine and transaxle from a reputable source. Yes on propane heater. Hydro-flame from...
• Re: We lost an icon last night.
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Thu, 23 Oct 2008 18:10:56 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Beierl" <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, October 23, 2008 3:22...
• Re: shift linkage concept question
  Historical mailing list - Joe Lin
  Fri, 12 Nov 2004 06:58:13 -0800
  ...If the depth of this shaft isn't correct within millimeters, you are shifting into "nothing" back at the transaxle. And to guide you...
• Re: Determine if new pilot bearing needs replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 9 Oct 2017 15:09:34 -0700
  ...I cut the transaxle > input shaft to correct length but only put a mild chamfer at shaft > end..... -- Neil n Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general...
• Re: 81 Manual Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 25 May 2010 06:34:51 EDT
  ...The very best is AA Transaxle, _AA Transaxle - Home Page_ (http://www.aatransaxle.com/) , in Duval Washington. You may have some success in finding...
• Re: oil to coolant coolers, get rid of the one on the automatic transmission!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 25 Oct 2017 15:28:39 -0700
  ...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: LED lighting
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Fri, 18 Feb 2011 14:09:57 -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: Engine conversion on 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sat, 9 May 2009 01:11:16 -0600
  ...s case from your > neck of the woods. > Daryl of AA Transaxle > (425) 788-4070 > aatransaxle.com > 86 Syncro Westy > Zetec in the trunk...
• Re: Possibly stupid Syncro questions
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 Sep 1996 16:11:38 -0400
  ...in Long Beach, CA can install one in a 2WD Vanagon transaxle. These locking diffs (like the Detroit Locker) are generally meant for off...
• Re: strange clicking noise on 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Jwilli941
  Sun, 5 Apr 1998 04:50:42 EDT
  ...Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA
• Re: Lower 1st gear in 091-1 - forgot to add this
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Thu, 3 Jun 1999 13:03:00 -0500
  Hi Shawn, The 1st and 2nd gears on our transaxles are part of the main shaft and are not replaceable without replacing the main...
• Re: Redline Oil
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 4 May 2003 11:34:32 -0500
  ...someone could tell me the capacities of the front > diff > and transaxle. I would like to get redline in their. I see they > are...
• Re: Zetec Question
  Historical mailing list - Bostig Eng.
  Thu, 8 Dec 2005 15:34:21 -0500
  ...let's not get that thread started :) >I currently have a transaxle from Darryl that allows me to cruise at 70 at >about 3600...