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• Re: shifter bushings---- how thight should they be ?
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sun, 24 Jun 2001 12:36:58 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA.(Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 toll free http://www.aatransaxle.com (web site) Date...
• Fwd: '87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Fri, 11 Jan 2002 12:20:39 -0800
  Can anyone help this guy? I know nothing about automatic transaxles... (Please respond directly to craig.) Thanks! Brent Christensen www.vanagon.com '89 GL...
• Re: FLUIDS for VANAGONS
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 27 Aug 2002 15:36:55 -0400
  A lot of listees swear by Redline MT90 for manual tranny fluid (including me and, more importantly, Darryl of AA transaxle). I thin you...
• Re: Automatic Transmission Mystery Solved
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 12 Jul 2005 16:53:53 -0700
  ...The guy at German Transaxle told me it was a good thing I didn't just try to put it together and try to...
• Re: Syncro fool sender ...
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 23 Oct 2006 08:52:36 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle had one and so did I. Mine was from an early 86 Syncro. All of the other tanks I have...
• Re: Trans. Install: Input shaft & clutch splines
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:21:54 -0700
  ...even if splines misaligned? > > I'm not totally unfamiliar with VW transaxle remove/install, but > tonight, it was a royal PAIN. (don't ask...
• Re: New T3 - engine options.
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Fri, 5 Dec 2008 10:27:42 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com 86 Syncro Westy Zetec in the trunk ----- Original Message ----- From: "Raimund Feussner" <ray@V6BUS.DE...
• Fwd: [VANAGON] Manual alignment problem.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sun, 1 Sep 2013 15:24:23 -0600
  ...under the van, shift the shifter under the van at the transaxle into neutral, have someone hold that back shift rod in place, then...
• Re: removing input shaft seal
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sun, 13 May 2012 08:13:00 -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...
• 1.9 > 2.1 cooling kit?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 1 Sep 2010 16:31:39 -0700
  My mechanic called to say that the (AT) transmission rebuild (German Transaxle here in Bend) went smoothly, they found scoring on the face of...
• Re: Backup Lights Always On, Stiff Shifter. "Selector shaft, modifications" P 35.60a
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Mon, 12 Apr 2010 17:51:31 -0400
  ...I purchased an entire used selector shaft from Daryl at AA Transaxle and had it fixed in under an hour. If you take the...
• Re: Transmission Bell Housing Question Help
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 30 Mar 2009 19:40:29 -0700
  ...I can tell you this for sure .........I sent in an 87 vanagon transaxle for rebuidling, and an 84 as a core. The 87...
• Vanagon Engine Stabilizer
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 23 Mar 1996 08:27:57 -0500
  The engine/transaxle of my '85 Westy has always moved around a lot. Even when it was new, people would see the exhaust system...
• Vanagon Engine Stabilizer
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 28 Mar 1996 20:07:38 -0500
  The engine/transaxle of my '85 Westy has always moved around a lot. Even when it was new, people would see the exhaust system...
• AA Trans answers some tranny oil questions...
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 10:15:44 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA.(Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 toll free http://www.aatransaxle.com (web site)
• Re: More powerful waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Thu, 3 Feb 2005 19:22:32 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) 1-877-377-0773 toll free 425-788-4070 aatransaxle.com 86 Syncro Westy Turbocharged ----- Original...
• Re: Any tips on the last inch transmission mounting?
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sat, 14 May 2011 16:47:38 -0700
  ...Look, Turn, Push Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" 86 Syncro Westy w/Turbo Zetec in...
• Re: I4 conversion exhaust
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 8 Mar 2008 20:33:17 -0800
  ...My only concern was that the cat was a bit too close to the transaxle. And, I liked having the exhaust coming out of...
• Re: VW Atlantic version of Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 6 Apr 2012 10:11:31 -0700
  ...bit about the atlantic version....cheers again chris :) > > > > Daryl of AA Transaxle > > 425-788-4070 > > "On the cutting edge of Old technology" > > 86 Syncro...
• 84 head studs; Mobil One (good stuff!)
  Historical mailing list - Cliff Ober
  Tue, 17 Nov 1998 23:30:47 -0600
  ...etc.) and the only major problem area for me has been transaxles (I'm on my third). As I've torn down the engine...
• Re: Vanagon Down in Clinton,Oklahoma
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Tue, 19 Oct 1999 11:22:29 -0400
  ...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: help. noise from the rear :)
  Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
  Fri, 23 Jun 2000 04:48:15 -0400
  ...Maybe > over the weekend. > > I am just wondering if anyone more familiar than I am with the transaxle > might want to venture a guess...
• Re: stuck in fourth gear
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 22 Jun 2005 13:44:25 -0500
  ...They both post > almost every time someone inquires about these transaxle problems. In > fact, you could greatly reduce the amount of 'garbage' to wade...
• Re: AT Problem
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 07:42:12 -0600
  ...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: Clutch slave bracket - diesel and boxer
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 7 Mar 2006 07:41:39 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle ----- Original Message ----- From: "mark > drillock" <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday, > March 06, 2006 12:57...
• Fw: 1985 Vanagon - manual trans. - jerky ride ?
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Thu, 10 May 2007 17:29:10 -0700
  ...a year..Good used or dealer new only... > Daryl of AA Transaxle > (425) 788-4070 > aatransaxle.com > > On Tue, 8 May 2007 09:30...
• Re: Peloquin experience?
  Historical mailing list - Jason Ewing
  Thu, 15 Nov 2007 22:07:35 -0500
  ...the best of > all worlds in my opinion. > Daryl of AA Transaxle > (425) 788-4070 > aatransaxle.com > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Pat Little" <redtail@CABLESPEED...
• Re: known Vanagon problems
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 09:33:56 -0500
  ...vibration/balance problem >> 2 - Transaxle: creeper gear trying to escape, blows hold in case >> 3 - Transaxle: Synchronizers 3th and 4th break, can not shift...
• automatic transmission replacement
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Wed, 1 Jul 2009 15:50:25 -0800
  ...I'm having a local shop here install a rebuilt transmission with a peloquin torqued biasing differential that Ken from German transaxle did for...
• Re: Engine Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Wed, 8 Apr 2009 16:35:51 -0400
  ...the German engines regardless if it is VW, >> >> Daryl of AA Transaxle >> (425) 788-4070 >> aatransaxle.com >> 86 Syncro Westy >> Zetec in the trunk
• Redline MTL
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Wed, 24 Mar 1999 11:14:45 -0800
  ...Bi-Tron oil products >Use Redline MTL in your transaxle...it WILL improve the second gear shift. > >Bruno Walser wrote: > >> About a week or...
• Re: JB Weld
  Historical mailing list - Bob Norman
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 12:50:58 -0230
  ...on the Temporary repair when he sold it.... > >Daryl, of AA Transaxle (who promises never to use it on a tranny rebuild..so > >help...
• Re: Cruise Control Vendors
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 21:53:10 +1200
  ...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: Need Viscous Coupling Refresher Course - '91 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Mon, 16 May 2005 07:54:14 EDT
  ...aggressive VC ends up trashing the front CV's and the transaxle. Bad, bad design - a consumable, easily replaced part which takes no prisoners...
• Re: Transportation for a Transmission?????
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Sun, 30 Nov 2008 17:14:50 -0500
  ...Daryl at AA Transaxle says he ships them to all parts of the country for $100. And I saw one on eBay and shipping...
• Re: shift linkage concept question
  Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
  Fri, 12 Nov 2004 05:56:35 -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: clutch question
  Historical mailing list - Joel VanderKwaak
  Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:43:37 -0800
  ...should I look 1st? Does this sound like a clutch or > transaxle issue? Is there anything to check that doesn't involve > pulling everything...
• Re: Jim Sperl's clutch engagement problem
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Sat, 24 Oct 1998 19:32:34 EDT
  ...Good luck and keep us informed. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA
• Re: slipping out of 4th gear
  Historical mailing list - Stuart
  Thu, 1 Jun 2000 20:41:56 -0700
  ...rather pay a pro and get a warranty on the Vanagon transaxles since they are more complex and expensive to rebuild, especially the syncro...
• Re: 82 vanagon tranny output shaft
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Thu, 26 Apr 2007 16:25:00 -0400
  ...They work > fine till the collar moves too much and when you go into reverse, then the > shafts can separate. > Daryl of AA Transaxle...
• Re: Transmission quits after 310,000 miles
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 13 Nov 2011 11:09:54 -0600
  ...I have an automatic transaxle, accelerator cable, axles, shifter, starter from and 84 that I would like to install. The only part I am...
• 10K km later (6300miles)
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 5 Sep 2007 23:24:50 -0400
  ...Since i have rebuilt my van, put a Vanaru 2.5L and a great AA Transaxle trany... this van as been a dream one...
• Re: Syncro: Dyno smog test dangerous?
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Thu, 25 Feb 1999 20:08:03 -0800
  ...testing on a dynamometer > (engine output analysis and brake test) the transaxle drive shaft must be > disconnected. > > The differential lock must not be engaged...
• Frenchglen RSVPs * Still Wanna Go?
  Historical mailing list - Marty Wallace
  Wed, 2 Sep 1998 19:53:40 -0700
  ...Todd Hill, VolksWerks Transaxles * Olympia, WA: "I will not be able to attend as I am self-employed doing VW transaxles and this is...
• Re: Syncro linkage problem
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Sun, 13 Jun 2004 20:43:08 -0400
  ...see what I > mean...Hope that helps someone. > Daryl of AA Transaxle > Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) > 1-877-377-0773 toll free > 425-788...
• Re: Auto Transmission advice
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Wed, 3 Nov 2010 18:06:06 -0400
  ...Auto Transmission advice Get a rebuilt from German Transaxle and swap them out. Easily done on a weekend. No more worries. On Wed, Nov...
• Re: Peloquin torque biasing differential
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 2 Nov 2009 12:04:01 -0800
  ...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: More horse power from the 2.1??
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Thu, 25 Jul 1996 13:41:32 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Sorry, I tend to babble when I think about Vanagons with a 5 speed transaxle. All I can say is... Go for the ram...
• Re: Oil gallery plugs poping
  Historical mailing list - Backus, Brian G
  Wed, 11 Mar 1998 11:00:06 -0800
  ...But Jerry at Con Rod Northwest was good on his word and removed my transaxle to replace the Main Seal. It still leaked so...
• Re: Syn ATF is it worth it?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 23 Feb 2004 16:23:55 -0700
  ...you can't get to without opening up the tranny and transaxle. just my experience and $0.02 Bob Stevens '87 Syncro Westy Synful...
• Re: Shifting problem
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 1 Jul 2004 10:19:07 -0500
  ...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: New on this list
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Wed, 1 Aug 2007 13:11:24 -0700
  ...I own an 83 Westfalia diesel 1.9 and an DK transaxle from Daryl. > > I am very happy with my vehicule I own it...
• Re: thoughts on a late model TDI engine into a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 12 Feb 2018 09:22:01 -0500
  ...I believe fast makes 50° oil pans > for later TDI engines and Weddle says they have 50° bell housing for > 091+094 transaxles. > > On...
• It's All Good! [short happy owner story]
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Speer
  Mon, 11 Aug 2003 18:36:57 -0500
  ...I happened to be at his shop when he separated the transaxle (not a sight for the faint of heart) and pulled out the...
• I added a Turbo to improve air flow...
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sat, 27 Nov 2004 18:23:44 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) 1-877-377-0773 toll free 425-788-4070 aatransaxle.com
• Re: CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sat, 12 Apr 2008 23:48:41 -0400
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ian Allan" <ian.allan@BMTS.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent...
• Re: Message to Newbies - ATF
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:00:35 -0500
  ...forget this important additional service point. >>>That's why >>>many auto transaxles go in for rebuilds or cores with a bad ring and >>pinion...
• Re: Bostig suspending AT kits
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:33:53 -0800
  ...Motorsports so as to avoid any problems related to opening the transaxle... On Thu, Mar 11, 2010 at 9:12 PM, Mike South <msouth...
• AC Retrofit with Vintage Air stuff
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Mon, 7 Dec 2009 15:20:48 -0800
  ...I will try to take some pics before I reassemble it and put it on a picassa site soon Daryl of AA Transaxle 425...
• Transmission Advice/Condolences? (w/pics)
  Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
  Wed, 12 Jan 2022 22:03:54 -0800
  ...to pull the transmission and send it off to AA or German Transaxle, or whomever the favorites are these days. Thanks as always, Alex