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• Re: VC: Clinging sound found
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Mon, 15 Dec 1997 14:10:49 +0200
  ...DM 300.- what are about $180.- But I guess, You're speaking about the drive shaft to the front gearbox, right? Helmut '80 Camper
• Conversion bound folks:146 HP 2.6 liter 5 cylinder Engine for Vanagons and Smog Legal*
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 21 Jul 2004 00:11:16 -0700
  ...of money for an engine, you could get you a built WBX, a lot of new parts and a 5 speed gearbox for less.
• semi-OT: Anyone with DETAILED knowledge about 5HP19 Audi trans?
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Fri, 28 Jun 2024 19:05:40 +0200
  Hi Guys, I am trying to fix my Audi-powered Vanagon with 5HP19 auto gearbox. Engine and trans are basically seized after 20+ years...
• Re: Seals on automatic differential
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Sun, 11 Jul 2010 13:06:19 -0700
  ...to gearbox seals. Two seals back to back inside the transm. Zoltan ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Fisher" <garciasghostvw@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Re: Stiffness - 3rd Gear
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 22 Sep 2003 11:59:29 -0400
  ...Just ask Daryl at AAtransaxle.com or your favorite gearbox wrencher. BenT
• Silly CV abuse, part Deux /f (WAS: Re: Unknown vibration at light throttle settings.)
  Historical mailing list - Fred Porter
  Sat, 21 Mar 1998 11:44:13 -0700
  ...I ran out to my van, pulled the drain and fill plugs on both gearboxes of my syncro and let the oil run out...
• Re: Diesel transaxle codes-reply/1
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Thu, 17 Sep 1998 18:24:04 EDT
  ...The Vanagons switched to watercooled gasoline power roughly halfway thru the '83 production and that engine style used the 091-1 gearbox. Its very...
• FW: reverse coast lock-up!!
  Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
  Thu, 3 Dec 1998 07:30:51 -0800
  ...Could it be the diffs? As long as I keep the engine engaged > to > the gearbox it operates normally in reverse. But as soon...
• Re: aircooled transaxle with 1.6NA diesel
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Thu, 17 Jan 2002 11:42:05 EST
  ...On the old gearbox 38-41 mph was all wrung out ..too "low" for 3rd and to HIGH for 4th..when it's run...
• Re: Eurovan Camper , 5 speed
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Mon, 21 May 2012 14:41:11 -0400
  ...13:52 george jannini <georgejoann@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a): >>> I am considering getting a 1995 Eurovan with a 5-speed manual gearbox. What is...
• vanagons and westys
  Historical mailing list - JOHN WHEELER
  Sat, 9 Oct 1999 13:09:41 +0200
  ...5l five cyclinder inline motor developing 100kw with a 5speed manual gearbox.Additionally it has power steering,air con and electric front windows.I...
• Re: women and standard gearbox
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 2 Jan 2007 20:44:28 -0800
  ...women and standard gearbox > re: "On hills also turn the wheels toward the curb." > > Hmmm. Maybe it doesn't really matter, but if facing...
• <wanted>: rear wiper motor
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Tue, 28 Oct 1997 14:02:21 -0400
  Hi All, I need the rear unit, motor and gearbox, not the whole arm assembly. Supposedly '80-91 year fits. Local junkyard guy had...
• Conversions-16v?
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sun, 13 Mar 2005 13:24:04 -0600
  ...I know it's a faily high revving engine, but there are gearboxes avaiable to use that powere band. See, I've got one...
• Re: Clarification of noise
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Wed, 18 Sep 2002 22:22:25 +0100
  ...I'm going to have to check the levels and ensure that the oil leak is not from gearbox, it just seems too thin...
• Re: Please repost off road sychro site
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Sun, 9 Sep 2001 11:26:43 -0400
  ...In fact, they should never be taken out of the gearbox off road. Dirt and grit and funky stuff can get in there. You...
• Re: Taller 3.73 R+P for automatic transmission found!
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 20 Oct 2005 12:15:11 -0700
  ...stock gear set? Otherwise, it turns into a very expensive automatic gearbox for such a small gain. I inquired with Daryl @ www.aatransaxle.com...
• Re: women and standard gearbox
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Tue, 2 Jan 2007 18:53:28 -0800
  re: "On hills also turn the wheels toward the curb." Hmmm. Maybe it doesn't really matter, but if facing up hill, I was...
• Wild Idea from the driveway...
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 11 Nov 2006 15:02:36 -0800
  Has anyone considered installing early Transporter-style reduction gearboxes at the wheels for our Vanagons? The originals may not be suitable, but the idea...
• Need advice on buying an early Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Polson
  Sat, 28 Dec 2002 00:09:43 +0000
  ...My '84 Vanagon needs some bodywork and a rebuilt gearbox and deserves a new 1.9 TD engine. So it will be in the...
• Re: Cracked Bell Housing with video
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 28 Jun 2022 22:06:16 -0400
  ...I replaced the clutch and clutch release arm and bushing at the same time. > > After I get the gearbox out I will inspect further...
• Re: air-cooled vs WBX transmission
  Historical mailing list - Simon Glen
  Fri, 18 Jan 2002 09:24:29 +1000
  ...Chris, I believe the T3 "Vanagon" sold in USA with 2.1 litre MV series wbx motor and 5-speed gearbox had a final...
• Re: Here is diesel tranny code (Help!)-reply
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Thu, 17 Sep 1998 18:24:07 EDT
  ...Even though the 002s were discontinued with the introduction of the 091 gearboxes in '76 VW for some obscure reason chose to revive that...
• Re: Swap Entire '85 Shift Linkage into '81?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 2 Jan 2010 21:13:18 -0800
  ...http://www.relitech.com/helmut/GEARBOX.HTM Outstanding! Thanks Jim! Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups...
• Re: Microbus Badges
  Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
  Thu, 3 Dec 2015 17:35:13 -0500
  ...Sorry, I'm not able to fit any 5-speed gearboxes in my luggage. :-) > > -- > Chris S. > >
• Syncro stuff
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 12 Aug 1998 12:09:28 -0400
  ...Don't waste your money and time on a used > 091 gearbox. Spend the extra dollars for a > quality rebuilt. It'll pay you...
• Re: Transmission Options
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Tue, 14 Nov 2000 21:42:15 -0700
  ...What is the predominate manual > Gearbox for American Vanagons? > > >From observing the list over the last couple of months, I suspect it is th...
• Re: Manual Trans refill delimmas
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 18 Mar 1999 07:35:18 PST
  Todd, Since you can't drain the entire contents of the gearbox, wouldn't you end up with a mix of ATF and synthetic...
• Re: CV boot or axle?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:05:33 -0400
  ...are such amazing pieces of human thinking, as >are differentials and gearboxes. Yes, same here. It *would* be nice if human thinking would come...
• Re: Transmission Prob.-reply
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Sun, 21 Jun 1998 22:57:56 EDT
  ...Other than dealers!! I'd really appreaciate the input!! >> Camel, I might be able to help you as I specialize in VW gearboxes and...
• Re: vanagon turbo diesel gearing
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Sun, 21 Mar 1999 23:38:17 -0500
  ...please give me location of junkyard so I can post a warning sign to any others who think this gearbox will work in their...
• Chopper on hot pursuit - or weird sound from rear-wheel
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Mon, 18 Apr 2005 22:14:48 +0200
  ...So I guess that it comes from somewhere like; Gearbox, driveshaft or wheel bearing. But what is your best guess for this sound? Happy...
• Re: '81 Vanagon Diesel, small gears
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Wed, 5 Apr 2000 06:02:24 -0700
  ...Does anyone know whether it is possible to change to a four speed gearbox with a higher ratio, or a five speed? What are...
• Re: MPG Question
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 2 Apr 2006 06:19:57 -0700
  ...You said the 1.9 gearboxes had 4.57 and the 2.1 gearboxes had 4.83 or 4.86. I replied that in...
• Re: Joe's tranny quirks
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Thu, 6 May 1999 01:11:43 EDT
  ...hearing since I don't hear a thing! The 091-1 gearboxes are known for stretching and eventually shearing the pivot pin for the...
• Re: Clutch Judder - 83 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - MOST,DAVID
  Sat, 12 Aug 2000 11:59:31 -0700
  ...The gearbox > is a (replacement) five speed turbo, the engine is a model JX 1.6 Diesel. > Any ideas or suggestions greatly appreciated. > > Andrew >
• OK, Swepco gear oil..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 22 Apr 2010 08:37:37 -0700
  I just changed-over from MT-90 Redline to Swepco 201 in the gearbox of my 5sp manual tranny. Here are my impressions. The...
• Re: Size of the small ball in the 5sp reverse lockout?
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Sat, 21 Oct 2017 10:41:39 -0700
  ...should you have a 5sp gearbox and > lose yours. $.38 per ball at T.V Hardware..be interested to see what that > dealer part...
• Re: Just some annoyances..
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Jul 2016 14:26:35 -0400
  ...https://s19.postimg.org/mkaasgi1f/gearbox_lighting.jpg
• OOFF road manual
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Jul 1995 12:25:51 -0500
  ...I plan to build an engine gaurd like right away, and perhaps one for the gearbox. I might be able to make more than...
• Re: I Need a New (Manual) Transmission!!!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 22 Jan 2001 20:54:02 EST
  ...I started looking for a taller .091 fourth gear and ended up with a new five speed gearbox. Talk to Chris. They stand behind...
• Re: Re powering `82 Diesel with 1.9 Turbo Diesel (not TDI)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Thu, 3 Jul 1997 06:36:45 -0700
  ...82 Vanagon gearbox swap ?". He lists numerous gearbox ratios, including diesels and turbodiesels. Generally, the gas 4-speeds use a 4.57, 4.83...
• Re: 5sp
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 14 Jan 2012 07:53:18 -0800
  ...http://volksweb.relitech.com/helmut/GEARBOX.HTM On 1/13/2012 11:49 AM, Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski wrote: > As I've been following the...
• Re: Strange vanagon engine pondering, audi 5cyl
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 28 Feb 2009 10:53:36 -0800
  ...the bodywork etc - but also the welded > adapter work on the gearbox :-) > Man that's intense..... like the life of a "Repo Man". <grin...
• Re: Vanagon with a zetec
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Sat, 13 Oct 2018 17:52:04 -0700
  Hi Stan, Regardless of the engine, you're stuck with the old 3 speed Vanagon gearbox, so yes, those values are pretty close to...
• Re: women and standard gearbox
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 27 Dec 2006 21:28:30 -0500
  ...Mike George Thorburn wrote: > Sam wrote: > "All miles were personally driven by myself since it has a standard gearbox > of which most women are...
• Re:speeding buses/list stickers? [f]
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Feb 1996 11:21:43 -0400
  ...loafs shifted to Mexico ALL models have been given five-speed gearboxes. 'Neutral' will henceforth be refered to as 'overdrive' in marketing and traffic...
• Re: Switching 091from early to a later style./2
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Sat, 12 Sep 1998 22:27:45 EDT
  ...If its a used gearbox you need then get an indentical one to the unit that you wish to replace. That way you eliminate...
• Re: Transmission Codes
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Mon, 8 Mar 1999 12:06:22 +0100
  ...http://www.koeln.netsurf.de/~Martin.Schulte/vw_bus/t3_tech/tech_f.htm Gearbox ID DZ Gears 4 Built until 31. Jul. 1982...
• Peloquin experience?
  Historical mailing list - Pat Little
  Thu, 15 Nov 2007 13:31:34 -0800
  The recent thread on traction reminded me ("1 wheel drive") about the Peloquin limited slip differential that can be installed in the Vanagon gearbox...
• Using transmission from van with engine fire?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 7 Nov 2008 10:08:49 -0500
  ...to buy? Or do I have to open up the entire gearbox? photo here: http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/baboonia/vanagon/IMG_0319...
• Re: '93 Eurovan auto to manual
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 6 Mar 2014 23:39:58 -0500
  ...gotchas associated with converting an automatic early Eurovan to a manual gearbox? I have the skill to do it on a Vanagon, but am...
• Re: Starting From Engine Bay
  Historical mailing list - Cetin Seren
  Thu, 5 Dec 1996 13:45:18 -0500 (EST)
  ...Is there a contact anywhere in the gearbox that one could use to tell the vehicle is in gear or not? A lot of...
• Re: removing recalcitrant gearbox drain plug.
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Fri, 22 Dec 2000 09:48:30 -0700
  Geoff Law wrote: > > Hi Folks, > Tried to change my gear box oil the other day, but when I inserted my trusty > plug removing tool...
• Re: ok, stretched beetle limo!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 21 Feb 2005 23:13:31 +1300
  ...Getting the gearshift points synchronized was critical, as there were TWO gearboxes, clutches etc. Apparently it worked well, but was never developed beyond the...
• Re: Syncro Gearbox synchromesh
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Thu, 24 Oct 2002 22:27:02 +0100
  ...Syncro Gearbox synchromesh > Clive...You probably would be better (cheaper) to find a local trans guy > over there just due to the shipping & customs...
• FS: Tristar in Germany
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 Jun 1997 12:07:21 +0100
  ...0049-(0)5304-4076 ATM means Austausch Motor - New Engine -=20 ATG means Austausch Getriebe - New gearbox - maybe its interesting for one off you...
• Re: Brazen VW advertisement on my part
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Mon, 26 Oct 1998 19:13:03 EST
  ...So, if anyone out there is in dire need of a rebuilt 091 gearbox for their '80-'83 aircooler then just post me a...
• Re: shifter problems
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 27 May 1997 08:13:39 +0200
  ...Set the gearbox to idle > -Transmission in neutral >> and pull the rod,which goes horizontally into the box, out of >> the gearbox. > -lengthen the...
• Clutch problems
  Historical mailing list - Bob Bolton
  Sat, 17 Jan 2004 16:28:40 +1030
  ...While the gearbox was out, the mechanic noticed that the clutch was burned and worn, and the flywheel was uneven. So a changeover, skimmed...