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• Re: Oil over fill concern
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sat, 1 Feb 2014 16:12:16 -0700
  ...http://volksweb.relitech.com/tech/clutch/transfill.jpg This is the passenger side of the transaxle, and the fill plug is just above a...
• Re: Tranny leak?
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Mon, 8 Jun 2009 09:00:30 -0700
  ...Holler if questions Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com 86 Syncro Westy Zetec in the trunk ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Jansen...
• Re: Smooth Gear Change
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Mon, 11 May 2009 09:44:52 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com 86 Syncro Westy Zetec in the trunk ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brenton Tait" <BTait@INVESTEC.CO...
• Re: Ring and Pinion Wear
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Thu, 2 Sep 1999 09:08:54 +0000
  ...Good luck Mark-I assume you got my post 2 days >ago re $$ of parts. >Daryl, AA Transaxle >aatransaxle.com >1-877-377-0773...
• Re: Turnkey Proposal Rocky Mountain Westy
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 24 May 2012 21:14:08 -0500
  ...the price by a fair > amount I think > > Daryl of AA Transaxle > 425-788-4070 > "On the cutting edge of Old technology" > 86 Syncro...
• Re: trouble installing new starter bushing
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 11 May 2012 15:21:35 -0400
  ...Put the bushing on > the end and tap it in flush. > > Daryl of AA Transaxle > 425-788-4070 > "On the cutting edge of Old...
• Re: The Thompson Coupling
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 4 Dec 2007 11:05:17 -0700
  ...There are 930 flanges for almost all transaxles and stub axles readily available, too. but for a fairly inexpensive alternative to cv joints, this...
• Re: The hits keep coming
  Historical mailing list - Richard Young
  Sat, 9 Apr 2016 21:34:18 -0400
  ...Or order one from German Transaxle and have the VW shop install > it. > > Stuart > > -----Original Message----- > From: Michael [mailto:mikewelldon@icloud.com] > Sent: Saturday...
• Re: 2011 Syncro de Mayo
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 20 Jan 2011 10:12:14 -0800
  ...iVAN is the distance your Wasserboxer can drive without blowing a headgasket or the distance your transaxle can withstand your new engine conversion. I...
• Re: ok.. last time for 84 auto trans into an 89 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
  Wed, 24 Mar 2004 10:34:47 -0600
  ...Replace starter bushing in transaxle case prior to installing transmission. Replace torque converter bushing inside torque converter prior to installation. Replace final drive fluid...
• Re: Soft Brake Pedal Pressure after driving with Emergency brake on.
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:18:40 -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...
• Re: Wanabus seeks your advice and experience.
  Historical mailing list - Marvin Westenburg
  Tue, 3 Mar 1998 15:54:17 -0600
  ...Quite likely that they will say "too much". > How about the transaxle? Transaxle is original. Clutch was replaced with the engine, but it didn...
• Re: No turn over
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Sat, 16 Mar 2019 00:10:20 -0700
  ...No turn over To Change Clutch, TransAxle & Starter Motor had to be Removed&ReInstalled, So Check All Connections @ Starter Motor & The Trany To Frame...
• Re: 2wd Limited Slip
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Tue, 22 Mar 2011 20:10:45 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" 86 Syncro Westy w/Turbo Zetec in the trunk Check...
• Re: '88 Power Steering - ATF Dexron ??
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 30 Mar 1996 21:20:24 -0500
  ...Instead of testing thier transaxles with the improved additive package or redesigning them, they just decided to keep GL-4 as the standard. In...
• Re: AA trans (who doesn't own a van)
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Tue, 17 Jul 2001 21:59:47 -0700
  ...Does that mean something? Harald '90 westy Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA.(Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 toll free...
• Re: Grinding sound when rounding corners
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
  Thu, 15 Jan 2004 11:16:27 -0800
  ...Nope. >> >> So I am thinking maybe it is the transaxle mount? I can't see anything under there that looks like it is rubbing...
• Re: Anything like this for 1.9L?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 27 May 2011 06:50:30 -0700
  ...hoses together and they are presently dangling down next to the transaxle in an unattractive and sloppy way. In order to simplify the setup...
• Re: why does everyone treat the list vendors as "BAD GUYS"???
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Fri, 27 Jan 2006 21:05:13 -0500
  ...I also dropped off/picked up a transmission at Darryls at AA transaxle with extremely positive results. Gowesty has for the last couple of...
• Re: "Regular" ATF?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 19 May 2011 13:09:55 -0700
  ...I put on > the Gowesty external ATF cooler. > > I called German Transaxle to find out what kind of fluid they put in the > thing...
• Re: Blown fuse
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:44:33 -0700
  ...with a trailer pigtail that is grounding out the stop lights. > | > |Daryl of AA Transaxle > |425-788-4070 > |"On the cutting edge of Old...
• Re: Vans for sale
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:53:57 -0600
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
• Re: syncros ( a lurker comes forth)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Apr 1996 14:10:55 -0400
  ...All Syncro models have their gas tank located above the transaxle and the fuel filler mounted near the right-rear corner of the van...
• Re: automatic mystery and solution
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Tue, 16 Nov 1999 15:02:55 -0800
  ...So it must be one of the two vents on top off the final drive part of the transaxle. I guess there are 2...
• Re: Vanagons For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 28 Aug 2007 20:55:17 -0700
  ...Vanagon 3 is an '82 body without engine but with transaxle. It is brown. Delivery is a possibility. Contact information is Jim McMurtray, 936...
• Re: Buying a Van
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:40:04 -0700
  ...and 'transmission' are all used interchangebly on vanagons ...it's a 'transaxle' really of course....trans and final drive combined into one unit. Most...
• Re: Manual Tranny Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 7 Mar 2016 22:55:36 -0500
  ...Would love a AAA > Tranny or German Transaxle but they are to far away. > > Anybody? > > I'm in Birmingham, Alabama!. > > John
• Re: Fire Wall
  Historical mailing list - Michael
  Sat, 3 May 2014 13:43:05 -0400
  ...The job needs to be done while the transaxle is out for best results, which means you order the truck go come and do...
• RE: Vanagon towing HEAVY loads
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
  Wed, 06 Mar 96 10:59:49 -0800
  ...has it had any dire consequences > on > the VW engine or transaxle? A few years ago, I drove my '80 Vanagon from Washington, DC...
• Re: Syncro Tranny Removal Procedure/tips
  Historical mailing list - Brad Spear
  Thu, 23 Dec 1999 21:32:14 EST
  ...On the other hand, > Daryl at AA Transaxle is local and has quick turnaround, and I'm off work > next week, so I have...
• NVC Re: Interesting idiot on Vanagon.com Mailing List
  Historical mailing list - Don in Phoenix
  Thu, 18 Mar 2004 08:52:15 -0700
  ...That message doesn't seem to mention that the van doesn't have an engine or transaxle, nor does it say it doesn't...
• Re: AC, power door and power women problems:o)
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Sat, 30 Apr 2005 12:28:21 EDT
  ...to be high maintenance, and put that time into the engine, transaxle, CV joints, wheel bearings, brakes and fuel injection system. You can always...
• FS: 1988 Vanagon GL Auto
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Fri, 22 Apr 2005 18:39:30 -0400
  1988 Vanagon GL,139K on odometer but TMU, automatic transaxle, engine/trans/final drive have synthetic oil. Tires are Michelin Agilis in 185R14 ($500...
• Re: canvas weather resistance?
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Thu, 18 Aug 2005 22:21:32 -0400
  ...c-ya Jonce >Hi all, >After several months of work (rebuilt transaxle, new >fuel lines, new (all!) cooling system hoses, etc. >etc.) I am...
• Re: If you need a rebuilt trany!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 25 May 2007 06:06:23 EDT
  ...I have to tell you something! Lately, i have being doing business with Daryl from AA Transaxle, he is on the other side of...
• Re: NVC Might be of interest to some Porsche for sale not mine
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:03:49 -0700
  They called the 924 a "toilet" at the dealers and shops way back when Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com ----- Original...
• Re: Which automatic transaxle (A/T) has the best chance of life
  Historical mailing list - aka.bugle
  Wed, 26 Sep 2012 05:59:41 -0400
  ...Which automatic transaxle (A/T) has the best chance of life > > I dropped the A/T pan and found about a 1/4 cup...
• Re: grease on axek
  Historical mailing list - Steven Brower
  Mon, 2 Oct 2023 12:06:48 -0400
  ...If by >> inboard axle, you mean the one that goes into the transaxle, would it be a case of >> the a oil seal failing...
• Re: Transaxel
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 8 Jan 2019 17:28:05 +0000
  ...I had my transaxle rebuilt over the summer and have nothing but great things to say. Super happy with it and quick turn around...
• Re: oil to coolant coolers, get rid of the one on the automatic transmission!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 25 Oct 2017 15:06:10 -0700
  ...I have the one German Transaxle assembles and recommends, and it's the same one they make for Go Westy (and included now on...
• Re: "Clucking" noise from Tranny?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 7 Oct 2008 14:54:37 -0700
  ...there's not a lot you can do for a tired transaxle, > except change the gear oil, drive it nicely, keep linkage lubed and...
• Re: T-3 Transaxle Needed: 82 Diesel Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Rutledge
  Wed, 29 Apr 1998 15:03:07 -0400
  Larry Hamm wrote: > > Mark B. Magee wrote: > > > > Larry Hamm wrote: > > Your original trans is a 5.43 I > > > > > believe, > > > so unless you've swapped...
• Re: Stuck in gear-reply
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Mon, 8 Jun 1998 16:28:01 EDT
  ...Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA
• Re: Diff locks on 2WD Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
  Tue, 20 Jul 1999 09:57:42 +0200
  ...the various gear ratios and final drive ratio of your current transaxle. Next, you'd need a lot of vacuum lines, a vacuum tank...
• Re: AC System Leak
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Mon, 17 Jun 2002 09:21:27 -0400
  ...It turned that the hose from the compressor to the condenser had been spliced just above the transaxle last time the compressor was replaced...
• Re: Used / rebuilt auto transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Tue, 12 Oct 2004 15:24:50 -0700
  ...For example, JustVeeDubs has the transaxle (transmission plus final drive) for $1042 plus shipping (exchange, so both ways). http://www.justveedubs.com/vwtransmission.php...
• Re: costs of syncro tranny R&R
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 22 Aug 2005 09:47:27 -0700
  ...Labor for the removal, transport and pallet for freight to AA transaxle for a full rebuild (say $2600) then freight back, transport back to...
• Re: Draining motor
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Fri, 12 Jan 2007 11:54:19 -0800
  ...2? Are we talking ice cream bucket or kid's wading pool? >> Also should you drain the transaxle before yanking it as well? >> >> Nathaniel >> >
• Re: Vendor choices for rebuilt Auto Tranny
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 18 Apr 2010 08:09:07 -0400
  ...German Transaxle? Others? I'm in NC, so I guess closer would save some time and $ on shipping these heavy items. Thanks for any...
• Parts and whatnot onlist.opinions.<delete if uninterested>
  Historical mailing list - Soodrose Dawn
  Tue, 11 Dec 2001 06:47:44 -0800
  ...While I would love a Tranny from AA Transaxle, I can't afford $900+ shipping, nor do I want to dump $800 into a...
• Re: 85 & 86
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 1 May 2006 12:31:57 -0400
  ...including the sliding door are the same. The upholstery is interchangeable. Transaxle and axle shafts interchange. Front brakes are different but the '86 uprights...
• Zetec Conversion Boston to Dallas Trip Report Day 1
  Historical mailing list - Mark A. Kreuzer
  Wed, 22 Mar 2006 21:56:18 -0600
  ...Talked with Ken at German Transaxle about it. 2. The engine doesn't really have a red line but a Rev Limiter instead. We...
• Re: Is there such a thing as a good used transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
  Tue, 21 Oct 2008 21:00:34 -0400
  ...have my mechanic pull my trans and send it to AA Transaxle. It'll be about four hours labor, plus Daryl's fee for...
• Re: '93 Eurovan auto to manual
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 7 Mar 2014 08:58:39 -0800
  ...They sell one done for them by German Transaxle for $4795 plus a $3500 core and $250 crating charge, plus shipping. You need $9000...
• Re: Water tank
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Mon, 16 May 2011 18:55:28 -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...
• What are the three lateral oval holes in trans case?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 7 Aug 2010 22:20:49 -0700
  ...I > sometimes reverse the cup on the shaft..Seems to be tighter that way on the > shift rod shaft. > > Daryl of AA Transaxle > 425...
• Euro-Drive: FIX 85 Volkswagen Vanagon, Surge
  Historical mailing list - "Robert Philp III (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Sun, 21 Jan 2001 10:16:02 -0500
  ...4-speed Standard Transaxle Mileage: 150,000 mi VIN: WV2B0252FH050867 Symptoms: Surge Occurs: Always _______________________ CLOSED W/FIX _______________________ After much outside help and a little...
• Re: Corvair and Porsche 914 Engines (Was: Towing!!!)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Wed, 16 May 2001 12:51:33 -0500
  ...I have seen V-8s run through these transaxles. They were made for Corvair trucks until '65. Then they beefed them up even more...
• Re: Forgot to replace flywheel-to-crank bolts
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 19:42:19 -0500
  ...I think I'll leave it until I have to take the transaxle off for some other reason. Brad On Monday 26 November 2001...
• Re: Help needed with trans. in '66 Bus in Tacoma area
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 26 Mar 2003 20:57:41 -0600
  AA TransAxle will sell the parts to you. http://www.aatransaxle.com Get the VW part numbers and call Daryl. Stan Wilder 83 Air...