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WTB: DK manual transmission from air-cooled vanagon
Historical mailing list - Sam Payne
Mon, 24 Mar 2014 03:23:57 -0400
I'm in the Bay area, looking for DK code air-cooled vanagon transmission. It needs to be in working condition, because I will...
Manual transmission repair shop in NE?
Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
Sat, 13 Jul 2013 20:57:05 -0400
I am looking for recommendations for a good Transmission repair shop in the Boston area. I would like to avoid the expense and additional...
Re: difficulty shifting
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Thu, 5 Oct 2017 11:39:23 -0700
...So > far as I know, the transmission has never been rebuilt, but manual > transmissions don't break, right? > > This morning I noticed a grinding...
Re: Mismatched Westy Transmission
Historical mailing list - JordanVw
Sun, 10 May 1998 12:58:28 EDT
...early '86 rather than the ACW late '86 transmission. >> actually, you can use ANY waterboxer manual trans, in a waterboxer. any man trans from...
Re: automatic vs. manual transmission
Historical mailing list - James Adams
Thu, 24 Jul 1997 11:57:57 -0600
Tim Marciniak writes: > >Hello, > > > > I have found a nice 87 which I might purchase, but it has an automatic > >transmission. Would anyone care to...
Re: difficulty shifting
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 5 Oct 2017 15:16:59 -0700
...The brass syncro friction rings are the #1 wear item inside a manual transmission, and it's the second gear syncro that goes first...
Re: Auto-tranny fluid level
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 3 Oct 2021 16:55:43 -0500
...PARK? Transmission in Neutral? Which? On Sun, Oct 3, 2021 at 2:29 PM David Beierl <dbeierl@gmail.com> wrote: > Owner's manual says...
Manual transmission lesson request
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 21 Jun 2022 21:35:31 -0400
Hi folks, So, I have learned a lot about my auto transmission but I have a lot to learn about my manual. This was...
Re: power steering
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Thu, 25 Nov 2004 12:36:50 -0500
It is indeed Automatic Transmission Fluid. Mike '84 GL 7 pass manual steering '85 GL Westy power steering > Bentley says ATF fluid. Is this...
Re: vanagon Digest - 19 Feb 2014 to 20 Feb 2014 - Special issue (#2014-103)
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Sat, 22 Feb 2014 18:51:21 -0500
...12:30 Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a): > I had wondered if the OP was interested in a manual transmission. > > The auto to...
Re: Manual Transmission, what to do?
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Thu, 11 Dec 2003 09:14:37 -0800
...Manual Transmission, what to do? I posted some of this before but I need to decide what I'm doing and do it. I...
ATF amount in autotrans?
Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
Thu, 16 Dec 2004 22:10:46 -0500
...Bentley manual says 2.6 quarts in the auto transmission chapter - BUT - on the back of the manual, it says 3.2 quarts for...
Re: WTB Transmission
Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
Tue, 3 Aug 2004 11:06:06 -0700
...WTB Transmission Hi All. I am looking for a tranny for an 88 GL, reasonably priced (something a teacher can afford. Jere
Re: Where can I buy Redline synthetic manual transmission fluid Re: Where can I buy Redline synthetic manual transmission fluid
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:12:30 -0800
That's the same as Jeg's regular price. Is that for the LSD or regular? On Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 4:48...
WTB: Used Manual Transmission for 86 or newer Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Paul Retherford
Fri, 19 Aug 2005 12:06:21 -0500
My mechanic is looking for one... Email or call 765-935-2241
Re: 1990 Westy - do 3 transmissions have same problem?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 11 Oct 2005 17:43:14 -0400
...1990 Westy - do 3 transmissions have same problem? > > Hi all, > > I've been having weird transmission problems with my 1990 Westy manual > transmission. I...
Aircooled transmissions better?
Historical mailing list - Gerry Lepage
Fri, 12 Sep 2008 07:30:47 -0400
I read in several engine conversion pages that the manual transmission out of air cooled Vanagons are better. Can anyone tell me the reason...
Re: auto vs. manual
Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
Fri, 11 Sep 1998 10:34:08 -0400
...91 transmissions (4-speed). > sucks. costs about $1400 to get fixed. :( > Does that mean that '83-'85 wasserboxers used a different (superior?) manual transaxle...
*Clue* Parts Request
Historical mailing list - Jason Gorfine
Sat, 6 Oct 2001 01:03:16 -0400
1982 air cooled BEAST!!!! manual transmission manual everything else Vanagon L Westfalia sorry for the absence of vital statistics. does make getting the right...
Re: Transmission Gurus?
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Sun, 30 Nov 2014 09:00:15 -0800
...Vanagon transmission? How do > limited slip differentials work? Can I have either one of these systems > installed into my Vanagon 5sp manual transmission when...
manual transmission woes
Historical mailing list - Jason Kirk
Tue, 30 Nov 2004 12:34:17 -0800
I have an 87 with manual transmission that has trouble shifting into 3rd gear. It seems not to want to go all the way...
Re: [vanagon] vanagon trivia..who can answer this???
Historical mailing list - Alan Sinclair
Fri, 13 May 2005 09:21:08 -0700
...org writes: > > > > > why do automatic transmission vanagons have a plastic accelerator pedal > > > reinforced with metal, and manual transmission vanagons just have a > > plastic > > > accelerator...
Auto transmission questions
Historical mailing list - Aaron
Thu, 6 Mar 2014 11:19:12 -0800
...I've only dealt with manuals in the past. The transmission is leaking ATF and the owner keeps filling it when it starts shifting...
Re: Which Syncro Tranny is better?/ I LOVE MY AUTOMATIC
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Fri, 11 Apr 2003 03:02:29 EDT
In a message dated 4/10/03 4:49:34 PM, boatshop@INTERCOM.NET writes: << Is the automatic or manual Syncro transmission better for...
Re: For Sale: '88 manual tranny for sale.
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Fri, 5 Jul 2019 23:48:14 -0300
...manual tranny and ej2.5 Subie engine. It has 5000 > miles on it since rebuild and has always run with Redline MT90 transmission > oil...
Re: Manual or AT?
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Thu, 11 Sep 2003 14:43:32 -0400
...In the snowy north (and east), a manual transmission is superior to an automatic...especially if you already know how to drive in snow...
Re: Auto Tranny vs. Manual?
Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
Fri, 27 Mar 1998 22:00:41 -0500
You may not notice it, but automatics consume more power than manuals. This extra power consumption comes from heat generated by shearing transmission fluid...
Re: Transmission Problems - 85 Vanagon Automatic
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 25 Nov 1999 19:10:12 -0500
...Similar to as if it was a manual transmission > and someone was lightly stepping on the clutch. When I release and reapply > the gas...
Re: Additions and corrections to Technical Transmission Question.
Historical mailing list - Jon VonOhlsen
Sun, 17 Apr 2016 11:04:32 -0600
...Jon On 4/17/2016 10:08 AM, Geneva Saint-Amour wrote: > 1985 Westfalia hightop with a manual transmission linked to a zero miles...
Re: Manual Transmission Input Shaft...?
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Sun, 29 Mar 2009 18:47:41 -0700
...Manual Transmission Input Shaft...? > Hello all, > > How much play is acceptable for the main input shaft...? > > http://picasaweb.google.com/inmytree1/RubyTransmission#5318712722934892850 > > Mine...
WTB: 90's Weekender w/ Manual Transmission
Historical mailing list - J Tassone
Mon, 23 Jan 2006 10:14:00 -0500
...I am looking for a 90's model Vanagon with a manual transmission. Ideally I'd like the Carat model (aft facing seats with...
syncro
Historical mailing list - David Letsch
Tue, 18 Mar 1997 12:13:49 -0600
I'm in the market for a Vanagon Syncro, manual transmission, any year. I would prefer one with major engine problems.
Tranny swap time
Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
Mon, 31 Mar 2003 12:12:46 -0500
Hi gang, How long should it take a good mechanic to swap manual transmissions in an '84?? Thanks, Doug
Bus Depot manual transmission fill tool
Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
Tue, 2 Oct 2007 07:49:29 -0400
Sorry for the trivial nature but I cant find that wrench, Someone please link me? Thanks.
Re: Automatic Rebuilder
Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
Thu, 20 Feb 2014 15:52:55 -0700
...Just below their name plate on their www page: "Rebuilt Manual VW Transmissions with a 2 Yr Warranty" They only refer to all the...
Re: difficulty shifting
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Thu, 5 Oct 2017 17:39:41 -0600
...So > far as I know, the transmission has never been rebuilt, but manual > transmissions don't break, right? > > This morning I noticed a grinding...
tranny conversion - manual to automatic
Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
Wed, 13 Oct 2004 23:22:26 -0500
...which had a good automatic transmission that I really enjoyed. So I'm thinking about pulling the manual tranny out of Billy Bones and...
Re: where to get an accelerator cable
Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
Sat, 20 May 2006 08:28:11 -0400
...an alternate source? Why does it matter manual vs >auto for an accelerator cable? Auto transmission has a metal "kick-down" linkage that doesn...
Re: Strange noise from 84 manual transmission - what broke?
Historical mailing list - Terry K.
Tue, 12 Feb 2002 23:07:28 -0600
Sounds like a throw out bearing, going Buy-Bye. Later, ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ~~~ ~||-(())----(())-| Terry-- "Zoom, Zoom, Zoom" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
van won't drive faster than 30 in any gear -- automatic
Historical mailing list - will hansen
Wed, 9 Apr 2003 14:56:56 -0700
87 Vanagon GL 2.1L automatic transmission. Transmission engages manually in all gears, but van won't drive any faster than 30mph -- even in...
Special 4x4 Vanagon Manual
Historical mailing list
Mon, 03 Oct 94 15:01:50 EDT
Horray! After two years of failures I finally received in the mail today the manual called "Workshop Manual Volkswagen Transporter; Four-wheel drive 5...
Re: Torque converter drive plate question....
Historical mailing list - phil cain
Thu, 6 May 2004 18:46:39 -0700
The needle bearing is in the end of the flywheel to hold the tail shaft of the manual transmission straight, it can be left...
Re: Aircooled vs. WBX manual transmission
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:34:35 -0400
Greg you mention the manual transmissions. On the aircooleds and diesels i believe, the transmission is mounted in a different position than that of...
Free Used automatic transmission
Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
Mon, 2 Sep 2002 11:35:15 -0400
...Was removed when I converted to a manual transmission for my tiico engine conversion. Should be a good candidate for rebuilding. Located in Raleigh...
automatic vs. manual transmission
Historical mailing list - James Adams
Tue, 22 Jul 1997 11:37:40 -0600
Hello, I have found a nice 87 which I might purchase, but it has an automatic transmission. Would anyone care to comment on the...
auto transmission drain
Historical mailing list - Clarence J Falarski
Sat, 9 Nov 2002 18:06:45 -0500
...Look at the Haynes manual and it suggests removing the filler tube and letting the transmission drain from the filler tube hole............ Is there...
Looking for a Manual GL Tranny
Historical mailing list - Steve Grayer
Thu, 24 Aug 2000 15:33:09 -0400
HI- I'm looking for a manual transmission for my '86 GL. Must be in good shape with 3rd and 4th intact. You can...
Re: Looking for a Manual GL Tranny
Historical mailing list - Steve Grayer
Fri, 25 Aug 2000 12:00:57 -0400
> > I'm looking for a manual transmission for my '86 GL. > Must be in good shape with 3rd and 4th intact. > > You can also...
Re: Transmission Problems - 85 Vanagon Automatic
Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
Fri, 26 Nov 1999 00:32:50 -0500
...Similar to as if it was a manual transmission >> and someone was lightly stepping on the clutch. When I release and >reapply >> the gas...
Re: no GL-4 available
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 6 Sep 2000 19:20:43 -0500
...The secret to their success is two-fold. > First, they have the appropriate coefficient of friction for most manual > transmission synchronizers. Many gear oils...
RE: Manual transmission Q's
Historical mailing list - Erik Rhodes
Wed, 13 Aug 1997 15:40:12 -0700
...Manual transmission Q's > > Hi all: > > Last week my transmission started making a howling or whining noise > (not > too bad yet) in 1st and...
Re: auto -> manual?
Historical mailing list - westydriver
Mon, 11 Nov 2002 08:43:25 -0700
...after looking at the configurations of auto and manual vanagons it appears to be very appropriate comparison in the vanagon as well. the transmission...
Wow MT90 Redline is great.
Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
Tue, 17 Feb 2004 13:06:23 -0600
I switched to MT90 in the rebuilt manual transmission from AATransaxle this weekend. Wow the shifting it tons smoother.
GL-5 tranny lube
Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
Wed, 14 Apr 1999 16:12:44 -0400
Hi all, I could not seem to find any Red Line GL-4 synthetic manual transmission lube. Therefore, I used Slick 50 synthetic, which...
Re: transaxle lubricant
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Thu, 3 Dec 1998 06:21:26 -0600
--------------------------- Hi again Volks, I have been learning a little about rear end and manual transmission lubricants. It seems there should be a difference between...
Re: Your thoughts on auto transmission
Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
Tue, 16 Mar 2004 19:34:23 -0600
...but all have been manual transmission. > > I am curious about the reliability, loss of power as opposed to > manual trans, and any other general...
Removing engine/transmission
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Olson
Sun, 29 Jan 2006 09:35:29 -0700
...manual. Has anyone put together a simple, step by step description that fills out the Bentley procedure on how to drop the engine/transmission...
Re: Aux. Battery relay study
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 27 Aug 2011 17:18:06 -0400
...in my Bentley Manual >What up with that? For the 2.1l 97.34 et seq shows for the manual transmission and 97.221...
Re: New guy here (manuals?)
Historical mailing list - Tom Nagy
Fri, 8 Jun 2007 11:14:59 -0400
...New guy here (manuals?) I welcome a new Hungarian member to the List anytime. Speedy is a real good name for the most underpowered...
Differences between manual/auto trans. equipped engines?
Historical mailing list - CARY CHIANG
Thu, 25 Mar 1999 13:07:45 MST
...I was wondering if there were any differences in engines on 1985 vanagons between manual and automatic transmission equipped vehicles other than the flywheel...