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• Re: Auto Trans Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 6 Apr 1999 10:21:51 -0400
  ...1.9L gas engine I have brand new ones for $1395, complete with torque converter. - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot http://www.busdepot.com
• Things to do while the AT is out
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 11 May 2003 12:24:16 -0400
  ...Doesn't look like there are any easily replaceable drive flange bearings? I will get my torque converter rebuilt at a local shop. I...
• Re: Torque converter seal leaking?
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 23 Sep 2013 12:15:44 -0400
  ...It appears the oil was coming out through the openings at the torque converter. We let the engine cool down and wiped off all...
• Re: Vanagon tranny
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 9 Oct 2022 22:47:02 -0600
  ...Same for torque converter. >> The Automatic section known as the 010 is common for many VW with some >> variances for application. For example, for...
• Re: AT rebuilding
  Historical mailing list - Robert Berkemer
  Mon, 24 Feb 2003 20:19:41 -0600
  ...Sorry, Bob 84 westy Helen Fahy wrote: > Hello, all. > > Who sells AT rebuilding sets? > > What exactly is rebuilt in a torque converter? Recommended converter...
• Rear main seal
  Historical mailing list - Al Carey
  Fri, 28 Feb 2025 10:15:00 -0500
  ...This is the seal at the torque converter plate. Does the seal get driven in just flush with the engine case, or inset? The...
• toque converter seal question?
  Historical mailing list - raul lince
  Thu, 6 Mar 2003 04:21:17 +0000
  ...Why did you say that the Govenor needs to be removed when replacing the torque converter. This is the first ive heard of this...
• Re: '86 Vanagon removing/installing flex plate & torque converter
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 20 Apr 2013 22:03:24 -0700
  ...Use a torque wrench. As others noted you will need to swap out the bottom studs. Also with the converter out inspect-replace that...
• Re: RPM?MPH
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 11 Jan 2007 19:33:29 -0500
  ...The Vanagon automatic does not have a locking torque converter. VW was most likely the last car manufacturer to use them. Dennis -----Original Message...
• Re: OUCH
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 18 Aug 2012 10:08:35 -0700
  ...The torque converter got a surprise and was stressed a bit but if everything is working right now not to worry.
• Anyone have a cheap auto tranny for a 90 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - S. Hajasz
  Sat, 10 Oct 1998 16:17:53 -0700
  ...PO burt up the tranny, I don't need the final drive or the torque converter just the auto transmission itself. Any suggestions would...
• Transmission Problem
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Mon, 5 Sep 2005 22:01:17 EDT
  ...Is there a set of circumstances regarding a failure of the torque converter which would allow this to happen. Any advice would be appreciated...
• AT torque converter seal leak
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Tue, 6 Nov 2007 19:05:59 -0700
  Okay, I was wrong, the leak was NOT coming from the final drive cover, but appears to be coming from the TC seal. It...
• Re: Automatic transmission question
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 17 Jul 2011 23:06:43 -0400
  ...To get to > this seal you separate the engine and transmission. �Don't let the > torque converter fall off the front shaft prematurely. �Then...
• Re: auto tranny parts swap
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 8 Jul 2007 16:03:35 -0400
  ...auto tranny parts swap Anyone know if a 1990 auto tranny torque converter will fit in a 85 auto tranny. Merv
• Tourque Converter Seal Blown...a question...
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Mon, 2 Dec 2002 17:04:32 -0800
  ...Well...the Anti-Christ (my 1990 Carat) is parked for the winter...havinf blown her Torque Converter Seal. I battled an uphill over-heating...
• Re: Transmission Seal Leak!?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 25 Feb 2009 06:12:47 -0600
  ...Looked like the torque converter > had spun some around on last weekend's short drive. > > I tried to dig up some info on Vanagon...
• Re: Leaking automatic transmission
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Thu, 30 Mar 2000 12:50:31 -0500
  My spin is a lot cheaper $3.50 torque converter seal, does exactly what you say, makes smoke billow out. Usually it is the...
• Re: How much ATF in Torque Converter
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Mon, 14 Jul 2003 17:00:02 -0700
  ...How much ATF in Torque Converter >Date: Wed, 9 Jul 2003 19:39:43 -0500 > >I didn't worry about it. I just put...
• Re: Need AT final drive seal replacement pointers
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Fri, 7 Apr 2006 22:41:35 EDT
  ...Also remember the torque converter is probably contaminated by the coolant also.
• Re: Leaking auto tranny
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 18 Jun 2007 18:39:40 -0400
  ...Can anyone tell me how difficult it is to remove the torque converter and get at and change the converter oil seal. Any other...
• Sport-o-Matic
  Historical mailing list - Jon B. Kanas
  Fri, 21 Jan 2000 15:35:39 -0700
  ...The torque converter is used to prevent stalling when the vehicle is stopped. The transmissions were very ineffecient; high power loss and poor fuel...
• Re: Gas Consumption
  Historical mailing list - Sean Birkner
  Wed, 1 Mar 2000 17:45:27 EST
  ...Other times I rev up to 3000rpms and the torque converter finally grabs and I get a lurch accompanied by a loud thunk.
• Re: Auto Trans questions/ woes
  Historical mailing list - aka.bugle
  Wed, 27 Sep 2006 13:57:23 -0400
  ...Auto Trans questions/ woes > > > >I have an '86 GL Automatic and I'm getting some serious idleing speed > > noise from the torque converter area...
• Re: Automatic Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 23 Feb 2003 22:26:25 -0500
  ...The part on torque converters was really interesting. Seems they slip about 10% normally, and can't really beat that without a lock-up...
• Re: Jetta tranny to Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 13 Mar 2003 11:28:41 -0500
  ...The > converter, is just pass through. If I had to guess, I'd suspect the torque converter stall speed might be different for the...
• WANTED: 2.1l wbx flywheel for 4-sp tranny (Portland or Seattle)
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Wed, 23 Apr 2014 07:47:32 -0700
  Getting ready for Cunegonde's engine swap; need a flywheel to replace donor engine's torque converter. Who locally has a flywheel, or a...
• Re: Leaking Torque Converter Seal- Fixed
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 27 Mar 2010 08:20:56 -0400
  Intermittent torque converter leaks are usually a sign of something else being wrong. Worn TC bushing, loose TC to flex plate bolts, or trans...
• Re: Speed vs rpms w/ AT?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 17 Nov 2007 08:52:28 -0800
  ...Then reduce that by a little to account for the stupid non-locking torque converter---- I'd say a conservative 10% is about right...
• Pulling engine/transmission together?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 29 Apr 2017 17:56:56 -0700
  ...Which is easier, both together or separately (automatic transmission)? I'll disconnect everything before removing either, including the torque converter. I have multiple floor...
• is there a difference in distributor, FI between automatic and ma nual 2.1L?
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Wed, 20 Mar 2002 21:37:22 -0600
  ...is that it is an automatic.......Besides switching the flywheel and torque converter/plate from the 2.1 to the 1.9.......what do...
• Thoughts on changing auto trans fluid?
  Historical mailing list - jesse and monica
  Tue, 19 Aug 2003 20:43:52 -0400
  ...just pull the plug and let the fluid drain? How about the torque converter? I know on some german cars it has a seperate...
• Re: 1980 starter...man vs auto
  Historical mailing list - DSTEVENS
  Wed, 26 Aug 1998 13:18:13 -0400
  A standard starter predominatley has a pilot shaft extending past the gear while a Auto starter does not (the torque converter has a larger...
• Re: Suddenly nothing
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Fri, 20 Jul 2012 17:49:09 -0400
  ...If the torque converter has > failed, no pump, no pressure, no drive on any gear. You need to lower the > AT's pan and...
• Re: Bostig engine
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:54:53 -0700
  ...It's a tough as nails transmission, but what I wouldn't give for a slightly higher ratio and a locking torque converter.... -- John...
• Re: Pulling engine/transmission together?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 30 Apr 2017 01:10:53 +0000
  ...If you do remove it as an assembly leave the torque converter attached to the drive plate. Letting it bounce a bit on the...
• Vendor choices for rebuilt Auto Tranny
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 17 Apr 2010 08:09:11 -0400
  ...You might remember my posts about my leaking ATF in the torque converter area. So tranny is going to need to come out to...
• Looking for good used flex plate for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 24 Jan 2014 17:12:37 -0500
  ...This is the plate goes between the engine and the torque converter on an automatic transmission Vanagon. If you have one, please pmail me...
• Re: '86 Vanagon removing/installing flex plate & torque converter
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 20 Apr 2013 09:58:14 -0700
  On Apr 20, 2013, at 2:58 AM, Bob Anderson wrote: > I'm wondering if this is pretty straight forward or are there > particular...
• Re: Install Auto transmission to final drive problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 28 May 2006 09:45:47 -0400
  ...This is a direct connection from the torque converter. The next shaft goes from the converter turbine or rotor to the trans input. The...
• Re: 090 (automatic) transmission questions
  Historical mailing list - C. Abney
  Sat, 21 May 2016 22:01:30 -0700
  ...The Torque converter, the differential, and the CV joints are all things I wanted to learn about at a later date. I guess I...
• Re: 85 Vanagon Torque Converter?
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:56:46 -0700
  ...AutoZone sells Vanagon Torque converters for $125? WOW!I will be getting one for stock. Especially at that price. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of...
• Re: Help?
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Thu, 9 Dec 1999 15:45:26 -0500
  ...These are the same bolts that would secure the torque converter to the drive plate. The iron bar will prevent the drive plate from...
• auto trans available NY
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sun, 20 Sep 2009 11:13:26 -0700
  ...pulled to do an engine and 4 speed swap. $375 with torque converter, stock cooler, mount�and axels. Available for pickup in Hudson, NY...
• Re: silly me, but still need feedback
  Historical mailing list - Don Kane
  Thu, 9 Dec 1999 17:28:10 -0800
  At 04:55 PM 12/9/99 -0600, Jay & Kim Schmidt wrote: >Regarding the torque converter removal, I just remembered that a crank hath...
• Re: Driveline vibration 87 automatic
  Historical mailing list - Project Pat
  Mon, 9 Sep 2013 13:54:18 -0400
  Torque converter or flex plate will vibrate when the van is stationary. Rev the motor in the driveway and check. Brakes- did you replace...
• Strange Auto Trans Behavior
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 22 May 2010 11:03:25 -0700
  ...Is there a chance that it's just the torque converter that is bad? Afterall, all the gears seem to work when the trans...
• Re: towing a Automatic vanagon in neutral w/ drive wheels on the ground??
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 12 May 2002 19:43:22 -0400
  ...The oil pump on the engine simply circulates oil through the torque converter. The vacuum operated clutch works the same way a pedal operated...
• Trans swaps - Porsche Sportomatic or Triptronic?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Pickering
  Tue, 8 Dec 1998 01:13:57 +0000
  Anyone investigated using a Porsche Sportomatic (4 speed gearbox with torque converter-you shift but have no clutch) which can be had quite cheaply...
• 87 westy with tranny woes
  Historical mailing list - Bill Harris
  Mon, 8 Feb 1999 12:52:58 -0500
  ...I'm thinking damage to the torque converter. Any thoughts/experience on this? Thanks in advance Bill [text/html]
• Re: Leaking auto tranny
  Historical mailing list - David Yates
  Tue, 19 Jun 2007 08:26:44 +1000
  ...and yes, it was the seal to the torque converter. The seal is actually on the transmission (differential) not the converter. In my case...
• Re: Vendor choices for rebuilt Auto Tranny
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 18 Apr 2010 11:56:13 -0400
  ...Got the Torque converter rebuilt at a "reputable" shop. Put it all back in, and it not go well at all. ATF leak in...
• Re: van won't drive faster than 30 in any gear -- automatic
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Wed, 9 Apr 2003 21:54:16 -0700
  ...speed stays the same, you have a trany problem, suspect the torque converter. If you keep giving it gas but the engine reaches a...
• Re: Auto to manual conversion
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Fri, 9 Sep 2005 12:18:59 -0400
  ...gear to provide a lower rpm? Looking for an overdrive or torque converter "lock-up" in order to increase fuel efficiency and reduce engine...
• Re: Suddenly nothing
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 23 Jul 2012 13:43:13 -0400
  ...The engine did run, the torque converter paid the price. > > Hector > > > > On Mon, Jul 23, 2012 at 10:22 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail...
• Re: Do I need a new tranny?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Sun, 9 Jan 2000 10:06:34 -0800
  ...He said that the oil in the torque converter can on some xsmns leak back into the xsmn pan, when the vehicle isn't...
• Re: 1984 Westfalia Automatic Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 30 Jun 2007 13:06:00 -0400
  The torque converter takes awhile to fill with fluid.Was it full when installed? Also when hot,old transmissions like to shift better. Perhaps...
• Re: Transmission cooler for 86 automatic?
  Historical mailing list - Detlev Hanschke
  Sat, 27 Feb 1999 12:08:23 EST
  Hi Karl , this is a good question! There shouldt be a way to hook on a cooler in the line to the torque converter...
• Automatic Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Nock
  Sun, 23 Feb 2003 12:37:13 -0800
  ...Do you have any idea how to "tighten" up the torque converter so the mileage loss is not so great?
• Automatic Transmission for Sale
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly, Aircooled.Net
  Fri, 3 Sep 2004 17:11:28 -0600
  ...I also have the torque converter for it, it's still on the transmission. I would change the input seal. $100 firm, that's...