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• Re: automatic transmission rebuild - can I do-it-myself?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 3 Mar 2009 13:38:01 -0800
  ...I'm not sure there are rebuild kits for vanagon transaxles .......but there could be. Likely any transmission shop reubilding your trans would be...
• Re: Replaced auto tranny doesn't work. Advice needed!
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:50:05 -0500
  ...You can either take it > to > > > a > > > transmission shop (www.german-transaxle.com is a good one), or have > the > > > kids > > > rebuild it, if...
• Re: Vanagon Storage facility in PDX ?
  Historical mailing list - Danny C.
  Tue, 19 Apr 2011 15:31:56 -0700
  ...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: syncro driveline (want)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 May 1996 23:54:01 -0800
  ...I need the shaft between the transaxle and the front diff. All I really need is the front 10" of the shaft. My driveline...
• Re: Robert's .70 5th gear transaxle
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 23 Nov 1998 18:33:07 PST
  Todd >Robert stated somewhat that he is going to >have Weedle install a .70 5th. >I was wondering if you (Robert) had also >changed...
• Re: CV Joint separation from axle shaft
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Fri, 26 Nov 1999 16:45:41 -0700
  ...Note the direction of force being applied by your transaxle fingers. Now flip it end for end, and use the left thumb and forefinger...
• Re: Transmission mystery
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Thu, 17 Aug 2000 22:54:43 -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: SA Limited slip differential and getting stuck
  Historical mailing list - Dart 330
  Tue, 12 Feb 2002 23:09:03 -0600
  ...I pulled the motor and the tranny, the transaxle is just >hanging there by a v-belt and the axles (ok, the starter is...
• Re: sounds of doomed tranny?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 17 Mar 2003 17:33:05 -0600
  ...the van spends most its time in lower gears, in the city > and it's > the original transaxle with 134,000 on it. i...
• Re: NorCal transmission available?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 28 May 2005 10:34:27 -0500
  Try AA Transaxle in Seattle area. http://www.aatransaxle.com/ Stan Wilder Engine Ceramics 214-352-4931 www.engineceramics.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris...
• Re: How not to snake wire/why "constant" velocity joints? Was: Wiring rear speakers - 86 Weekender - long
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 16 Jul 2007 19:03:55 -0700
  ...the velocity, as they spin at the same varying speeds of the > transaxle? > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www.crescentbeachguitar.com
• B Bobs weekend report
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Tue, 4 Nov 2008 19:43:11 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com 86 Syncro Westy..Happy the Camper Zetec in the trunk
• Re: Engine replacement
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Thu, 20 Apr 2006 16:29:50 -0700
  ...But change the equation again, this time increasing the bias on the transaxle itself, keep it open, and add WAY more power and torque...
• Re: Brake locks up in reverse
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 26 May 2012 16:50:43 -0700
  ...Going forwards, the shaft is > pushed away from the diff and bass ackwards in reverse... > > Daryl of AA Transaxle > 425-788-4070 > "On the...
• Re: Brake locks up in reverse
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 26 May 2012 16:50:43 -0700
  ...Going forwards, the shaft is > pushed away from the diff and bass ackwards in reverse... > > Daryl of AA Transaxle > 425-788-4070 > "On the...
• Re: 82westie 1.6 diesel upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:41:57 -0700
  ...if you have the stock DZ very low geared DZ transaxle that's stock oin 82 D. Westy's..you need to replace that...
• Re: Emissions, Was: AC While Camping
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 10 Jun 2010 13:17:40 -0700
  ...won't be an entirely direct comparison because I've swapped transaxles > |as > |well but it should be fairly representative. > | > |Jake > |ke.googlepages.com...
• Re: How do you drain "all" the fluid out of the tranny?
  Historical mailing list - ChuckKuecker
  Sat, 16 May 1998 07:16:23 -0500
  ...I was surprised at how >clean and fresh looking my old transaxle looked after 90,000 >miles...still translucent...not at all black. >Good...
• fuel leaks
  Historical mailing list - Robert Harris
  Tue, 24 May 2005 16:31:33 -0400
  ...leak just behind the firewall (out of sight up over the transaxle)... it was making such a fine mist you could barely see it...
• Re: parting out or selling 1980 Adventurewagen
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 27 Sep 2005 19:18:00 -0700
  ...If I > part the van out, I want to keep the transaxle. I would llike $400 for the > engine. The interior is in great...
• Re: Back-up lights don't work
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
  Sat, 4 Aug 2007 08:24:26 -0400
  ...to switch to lights...grounded at the lights. > Daryl of AA Transaxle > (425) 788-4070 > aatransaxle.com > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Jack R." <jack007@COMCAST...
• Re: GL-4 vs GL-5
  Historical mailing list - paul guard
  Tue, 5 Jan 2016 21:00:44 +0000
  ...even find any bare brass pieces in a factory-built Vanagon transaxle, as our synchro rings are moly. Just as a precaution, VW recommended...
• Re: Gas mileage query for bostig converts
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Sat, 18 Feb 2012 15:30:46 -0900
  ...wife who was leading the way..Never mind... > > Daryl of AA Transaxle > 425-788-4070 > "On the cutting edge of Old technology" > 86 Syncro...
• Re: Subie Conversion Mystery ll
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 18 Oct 2022 14:52:45 -0600
  ...I tend to agree since I found excess movement in the > final drive axles coming out of the transaxle. I can get that fixed...
• Re: Standard Transmission oil change - Redline MT-90 vs. Royal Purple
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 30 Aug 2020 15:04:07 -0500
  ...purchasing Royal Purple 75W-90? > >> > >> Originally, I had gone to AA Transaxle's website and figured MT-90 would > >> be best. > >> > >> https://aatransaxle.com...
• Re: Viscous Coupling
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
  Sat, 7 May 2016 13:10:49 -0700
  ...I'm trying to figure out if > this is an emergency where I risk frying my transaxle, or if I can get away > with...
• Re: Manual Tranny Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 7 Mar 2016 19:26:59 +0000
  ...Would love a AAA Tranny > or German Transaxle but they are to far away. > > Anybody? > > I'm in Birmingham, Alabama!. > > John >
• Re: Slow turnover when starting.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:15:29 -0500
  ...front trans mounts tie t0 to the frame... > > Daryl of AA Transaxle > 425-788-4070 > "On the cutting edge of Old technology" > 86 Syncro...
• Re: Fuses
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 18 Oct 2010 17:37:40 -0700
  ...is 20 amp if my remembery is correct >> >> Daryl of AA Transaxle >> 425-788-4070 >> "On the cutting edge of Old technology" >> 86 Syncro...
• Re: Porsche 944 motor & transaxle for conversion
  Historical mailing list - tim vb-o'brien
  Mon, 21 Feb 2000 23:09:58 -0800
  Wait a minute.... It's late ~23:00 but that car has not usable transaxel if I remember right. The transmision is in the...
• Re: Help! Piston sleeves stuck
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sat, 21 Oct 2000 21:39:21 -0700
  ...you will see what I mean...Good Luck Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA.(Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 toll...
• Re: Source for hydraulic clutch line?
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Fri, 6 Sep 2002 17:38:35 -0400
  ...Looking for a source (other than VW) for the hydraulic hose that connects the metal clutch lines between the frame and the on transaxle...
• Re: Transmission whine
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 12:26:20 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) 1-877-377-0773 toll free 425-788-4070 aatransaxle.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Shepherdson...
• Re: 1986 Vanagon GL Auto - Mileage
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Wed, 4 May 2005 06:45:57 -0700
  I get between 18-19 mpg around town, 20 mpg on the highway, manual transaxle camper, no P/S, A/C on 95% of...
• Limited Slip v. Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Tue, 26 Dec 2006 07:32:31 -0800
  ...I'm in AA Transaxle's neighborhood, so they're obviously the source. TIA Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative...
• Re: Fwd: [NVC} Alternative Computer Operating Systems
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Sun, 4 Feb 2007 15:33:18 -0800
  ...So your on teh right track it seems Daryl of AA Transaxle in Microsoft land... (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Doug...
• Re: Limited slip differential on ice or snow
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Sun, 4 Nov 2007 10:06:01 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Collum" <collum@VERIZON.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday...
• Icons, Vendors, and services was Re: new engine
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:40:29 -0500
  ...Bob, Benny Boy, Bus Depot, Vanagain, Van Cafe, Go Westy, AA Transaxle, Frank Condelli, Vanaru, Sewfine, Bus Boys, etc. etc (if I missed anyone...
• Re: '87 Vanagon GL: Oil leaks
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:24:32 -0500
  ...Because you must have the transaxles disconnected at the tranny end to remove the transmission, now would be a good time to completely remove...
• Re: Air/wasser swap
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hineline
  Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:33:08 -0700
  ...If you > swap the transaxle as well you may need to bring along the shift > linkage with it, as there were differences between aircooled...
• Re: Aftermarket Rooftop Cooling Experiences?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Rasmussen
  Fri, 13 May 2011 05:40:31 -0700
  ...Daryl at AA Transaxle installed one in his Syncro and is pleased with the results. -- Michael Rasmussen, Portland Oregon Riding to support treatment of...
• Re: 91 Vanagon Manual - slow cranking....
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 3 Dec 2010 11:39:47 -0800
  ...I ended up adding a second engine ground and a second > transaxle ground, just because the straps were attached to the engine and > trans...
• Re: Sportsvans (sick)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Apr 1994 14:40:06 -0600 (CDT)
  ...I would think the inline arrangement would be a tight fit, but would allow the use of the standard Typ II transaxle, while the...
• Re: Axle flange sloppiness
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Wed, 2 Nov 2005 09:53:52 -0800
  ...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: AT Problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 11:57:32 -0500
  ...to transmission shops (AAMCO, Cottman, > even a shop that does german transaxles) but I wanted to at least > have some ideas before I discuss...
• Re: Eurospec Rectangular headlights
  Historical mailing list - AATransaxle
  Mon, 28 Aug 2006 17:25:26 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) 1-877-377-0773 toll free 425-788-4070 aatransaxle.com 86 Syncro Westy WBXTurbo > Last...
• Re: [WetWesties] Inquiry - Source for E_Code Headlight Glass
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 13 Jan 2008 12:17:16 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) 1-877-377-0773 toll free 425-788-4070 aatransaxle.com 86 Syncro Westy WBXTurbo And...
• Re: 4/26/14 Daryl's Life Celebration, "Darylstock"
  Historical mailing list - Pete O
  Mon, 21 Apr 2014 14:15:56 -0400
  ...AA Transaxle). EVERYONE is invited, period. > > > > Lots a folks will be camping on Friday and Saturday nights, including the > Pacific Northwest Camping Society "WETWESTIES...
• Re: AAZ swap progress
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Mon, 22 Jul 2013 19:16:39 -0600
  Engine is mated to the transaxle and bolted in to place!! Now for the fun stuff, I have to change one coolant line or...
• Re: Busted Down Near Tekonsha, Michigan
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 24 Nov 2011 15:24:51 -0500
  ...Do you think >> the transmission or transaxle is generating heat somehow and causing >> the seals to compromise? >> > > Vent plugged by mud wasps? Cold would...
• Re: Subie engine prices
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Mon, 28 Dec 2009 08:11:44 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
• FS (or?): '66 VW Bus
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 21 Jan 1995 15:20:08
  ...The only two problems I can remember, excluding the problems associated with a 6-V system, is that the transaxle leaks (it has for...
• Re: buying vanagon, recommendations?
  Historical mailing list - Mitch A.Miller
  Fri, 25 Dec 1998 18:26:30 -0800
  ...Any chance that could be transaxle? > > Next, should I really look for a newer one, or is there that big of a > > difference. > $ 2400...
• Re: driving legal
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Thu, 17 May 2001 11:38:50 -0700
  ...so two years later i am driving it around the block is a quiet residental neighborhood- I had to check the brakes and transaxle...
• Re: Shifting problem
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Wed, 30 Jun 2004 11:34:52 -0700
  ...Below is info from msgs I have saved, including info from Daryl of AA transaxle. -Engine off, put the shifter in the gear that...
• Re: Are Syncro and 2WD Vanagon Brake Lines the Same?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Thu, 1 Sep 2005 20:45:09 -0400
  ...out lines (one above the steering rack, the >other above the transaxle). I have a donor Vanagon available, but >didn't want to start...
• Re: Message to Newbies - ATF
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:26:56 -0400
  ...That's why > many auto transaxles go in for rebuilds or cores with a bad ring and pinion. > Daryl and others should have some...
• Re: shifter adjustment
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Sat, 21 Jun 2008 20:34:10 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Allan Streib" <streib@CS.INDIANA.EDU> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent...
• Re: 45k out of a tranny?
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
  Tue, 25 Jun 2013 10:32:38 -0700
  ...All that said these transaxles have a rough life in a Vanagon. If the original rebuilder had explained it via this route rather than...
• Re: List Census
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Tue, 5 Jun 2001 10:17:27 -0700
  ...your priorities in order before its too late Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA.(Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 toll...