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Re: idea?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 25 Oct 2013 23:07:05 -0400
...verizon.net> wrote: > > > Careful how you use that space above the transaxle. It could cause > > a space restriction should you decide to remove the...
5-speed shift linkage..
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Mon, 29 May 2017 14:16:32 -0700
...Fresh Swepco 201 in my now about 35k mile-AA Transaxle rebuilt 5 speed. No issues at all.. Recently I queried about the linkage...
Re: AA Transaxle: Happy! Relevant Info, Long.
Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
Sat, 21 Jun 2014 08:05:24 -0400
Or you could start running swepco 201, even more expensive then redline, and change it even more often! That's what us syncro people...
Re: Diff lock in a 2wd
Historical mailing list - Jeff K
Thu, 6 Mar 2003 08:38:48 -0700
...Daryl at AA transaxle took care of all that. It's just a recycled housing from a syncro tranny, I believe. The way the...
Re: Stuck in 4th gear !
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Mon, 28 Apr 2003 17:00:13 -0400
...Call if you have any questions. > Daryl of AA Transaxle > Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) > (425) 788-4070 > 1-877-377-0773 (toll free) > aatransaxle...
Re: Syncro gas tank laying on transaxle
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Mon, 29 Mar 2004 06:41:10 EST
In a message dated 28/03/2004 10:54:26 PM Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: THe title said it all...
Re: Alas...A Good Moderator is Hard to find or Vice Versa
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Mon, 12 Jan 2009 09:17:40 -0800
...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com 86 Syncro Westy Zetec in the trunk ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris S" <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM...
Re: 91 Carat Restoration
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Sun, 9 Mar 2014 18:41:22 -0700
...But while the transaxle is out - I thought I might have a peloquin put in. Plan to have this done locally. No problem for...
Re: Doka Look Alike (friday reply)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 30 Mar 2012 22:35:14 -0700
...Those split case transaxles are famous for being able to flip the ring gear. so if you do need to put a Bug Transalxe...
Re: Tire question: Sorry, but ...
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 29 Aug 2010 21:03:31 -0700
...Lot of work but with all that wasted space around the transaxle .. be worth it on keeper van to build a battery box into...
Re: need some help with a electricle/wiring issue
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Wed, 2 Jun 2010 08:03:36 -0700
...And check your engine and transaxle grounds too. On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 7:43 AM, Jay lefstein <jleftbrane@gmail.com> wrote: > hello...
Re: [WetWesties] Speaking of CV joints, how do you get them back on??
Historical mailing list - Mike
Sat, 17 Apr 2010 12:51:06 -0400
...The joints are loose enough so that if I offer one end up to the transaxle, the other end basically falls apart/disassembles itself...
Re: Transaxle Trouble 3rd & 4th - Away from Home
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Sat, 23 May 2009 14:56:33 -0600
David, I think you're stuck with a broken 3rd/4th gear slider. They break and your symptom is the description of what happens...
Re: Mercedes wheel lug nuts
Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:49:44 -0600
...job > much easier than how I did mine. > Daryl of AA Transaxle > (425) 788-4070 > aatransaxle.com > 86 Syncro Westy > Zetec in the trunk...
Re: [T2] Clicking CVs
Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
Mon, 2 Oct 2000 15:40:16 -0400
...Just before I > > pulled out the transaxle for an unrelated repair, I noticed a slight audiable > > clicking when under load. Got the trans back...
Re: tranny conversion - manual to automatic
Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
Thu, 14 Oct 2004 11:41:57 -0500
...without it, he says!) You need the shifter, the linkage, the transaxle, starter, flywheel, AXLES, HOSES, probably some neutral safety switch wiring. Am I...
Re: BD SS coolant pipes
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Tue, 1 Feb 2011 15:44:04 -0800
...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: sucks in snow!
Historical mailing list - Stephen DeMocko
Fri, 2 Dec 2005 16:57:38 -0800
...Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) 1-877-377-0773 toll free 425-788-4070 aatransaxle.com 86 Syncro Westy WBX Turbo...
Re: Trans. Install: Input shaft & clutch splines
Historical mailing list - dylan
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 09:10:15 -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...
Follies anyone? (cost of fun)
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Fri, 9 Jan 2009 11:19:25 -0800
...11000US and a rebuilt transaxle ... 1000US 18000+11000+1000+1000+700 makes the 1700US savings a bargain and you still have a ten year...
Pt2: So what went wrong with Sharkey's "Todd Hill" tranny? (fwd)
Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
Thu, 18 May 2000 10:12:44 -0700
...Tell me, are you an ACVW transaxle expert that can tell when a genuine transaxle tech is feeding you bull? Even if you are...
Re: Automatic trans and diff questions
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 23 May 2018 07:12:53 -0500
...auto tranny on my '91 Carat without having to pull the transaxle. I took it to them, they put the van on a rack...
Re: Auto tranny cooling
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Sat, 27 Jun 2015 11:16:16 -0700
...Just spend your money on replacing the fluid with synthetic (suitable for Dexron type), which is what German Transaxle requires in their rebuilds. It...
Re: Tin top going camping... 2wd off road capability
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Wed, 15 Jan 2014 20:39:59 -0600
One can do oneself a great deal of good with a posi-traction rear end conversion from Daryl at AA Transaxle. Next best thing...
Re: dropping tranny to do clutch
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Mon, 17 May 2010 12:18:33 -0700
...I fit under there pretty good in that situation and the transaxle slides in and out just fine. You might consider supporting the motor...
Re: Vanagon- Chev 2.8 V6 swap
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Wed, 1 Oct 1997 00:12:23 -0700
...offers suggestions on different drivetrains for the Vanagon. (They make engine/transaxle adapters.) They say the following: "Chevy 2800 60-degree V6: Citation, S...
Re: I4 conversion speed sensor issue
Historical mailing list - Tom Cullen
Sat, 21 Sep 2002 10:02:55 -0700
...http://groups.yahoo.com/group/subaruvanagon/files/Speed%20Sensors/RAB%20 Speed%20Sensor%20Design.doc (this one mounts external to the transaxle, and is...
Re: Tornado Red OR Metalic black?
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Tue, 12 Dec 2006 12:02:05 -0500
...gadget (African wheels and grille), a Subi > 2.5L, an > AA transaxle, everything mechanic will be NEW or rebuilt. I will, > one day > sell...
Re: Porsche in a van
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Thu, 13 Sep 2007 16:25:22 -0700
...I think how long a transmission or transaxle lasts is 90 % how it's driven and what gear oil is in it, and how...
Re: Any real automatic trans upgrade for vanagon?
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Wed, 26 Dec 2007 23:18:22 -0800
...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Scott Daniel - Shazam" <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent...
Re: 5-speed vanagon on 2wd
Historical mailing list - Todd Olson
Tue, 29 Jan 2008 21:21:37 -0500
...Daryl at AA Transaxle is a place to start. You do need a different front mount. I don't know about the shifter as...
Re: GL-4 vs GL-5 Some more good reading!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 7 Jan 2016 21:11:51 -0500
...You'd be hard pressed to even find any bare brass pieces in a factory-built Vanagon transaxle, as our synchro rings are moly...
Re: Subie Conversion Mystery ll
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 18 Oct 2022 17:16:43 -0500
...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: Subie Conversion Mystery ll
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Wed, 19 Oct 2022 10:33:29 -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: Intermittently Sticks In 4th Gear 3/4 Slider Hub?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Tue, 6 May 2014 17:42:27 -0700
...Especially since I assume Matt of AA Transaxle is quite busy with the Spring season. Neil. On 5/6/14, Gnarlodious <gnarlodious@gmail.com...
VW cabriolet Q's (no vanagon content)
Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
Sun, 5 Sep 1999 20:00:09 -0400
...Engine/transaxle was damp with oil on the lower portion and several what looked to be very slow drips. I figure with 127K fairly...
Interesting item on eBay web site item# 2467602921: Volkswagen : Bus/Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Kyle Oliphant
Tue, 16 Mar 2004 12:15:19 PST
...Vehicle Condition  does not include an engine assembly or transaxle Terms of Sale This Vehicle is being sold AS-IS. No...
Re: Karl Mullendore's remote Syncro trans rebuild
Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
Tue, 12 Jan 1999 13:43:10 EST
...I'll get back to you as quickly as I can! -Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA 360-412-0948
Re: Belt squeal question
Historical mailing list - Marius Strom
Thu, 24 Feb 2011 19:55:00 +0000
...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: Snap On 17mm 21mm trans wrench $1
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Tue, 2 Mar 2010 10:00:41 -0700
...BZ-Daryl probably uses it for a tranny related item that I have no idea about! > > Daryl of AA Transaxle > 425-788-4070 > "On...
Re: Diesel Westy Gearing Swaps
Historical mailing list - Michael Avrea
Tue, 1 Dec 1998 13:05:30 EST
...But thats even more costly! -Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA >>
Re: Automatic transmission failure
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 20 Feb 2010 02:19:58 -0500
A true re-manufactured transaxle should include a torque converter and oil cooler. A local transmission or repair shop should be able to repair...
Back in service, a real pleasure, the Vanagon (long)
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sun, 15 May 2016 06:47:11 -0700
...I just finished reinstalling the transmission after an AA Transaxle rebuild (5sp manual trans) and it is remarkably quiet and smooth, just like new...
Re: G.W. 1.5" lift springs
Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
Tue, 11 Mar 2014 19:55:36 -0500
...It immediately ceases when throttle is lifted in all cases. > Shouldn't be the transaxle (<4y.o. Daryl special), but what about something > with...
Re: 5 speeds, was: Noisy transaxle??
Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
Tue, 22 Oct 2013 16:04:22 -0700
The five speed shares the lock out with reverse . It is the same push over hard to get it in to 1st as reverse...
Re: Place to mount shackles?
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Wed, 25 May 2011 17:15:45 -0700
...Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" 86 Syncro Westy w/Turbo Zetec in the trunk -----Original...
My Van Stopped Going *or* Case of the CV Dropoff
Historical mailing list
Fri, 8 Mar 96 19:23:32 EST
...i get under the van and *boink* almost hit my head on the transaxle...which is hanging off...the inside cv joint which bolts...
jump!
Historical mailing list - Eric Baden
Thu, 14 Dec 1995 12:22:31 -0500 (EST)
...I've cleaned the main grounds at the battery to frame, transaxle to frame and added another (also from tranny), and the small ground...
Re: Register your VW (tm) domain name now!
Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
Wed, 24 Feb 1999 19:25:10 -0500
...I hate to say this...but I'm going to...I don't give advice on how to rebuild transaxles...so stop giving legal...
Re: Ring and Pinion Wear
Historical mailing list - Mark Fisher
Thu, 2 Sep 1999 23:39:39 +1000
...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: O2 Sensor
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Wed, 1 Nov 2000 13:15:08 -0600
...Then clean the grounds on the transaxle nose, both ends of the strap from the left head to the vans body near the coil...
Re: Growling into reverse
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 3 Jun 2003 21:50:08 -0400
...am i nuts, or is he overreacting? While i'm on the topic can somebody provide the contact info for German Transaxle, just in...
Re: Shipping a transmission
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Wed, 28 Jul 2004 23:04:34 -0700
...Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) 1-877-377-0773 toll free 425-788-4070 aatransaxle.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "jdbs3@netzero...
FW: LED Auxillary Brake and Turn Signal Lights
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Mon, 21 Feb 2011 19:22:53 -0800
...Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" 86 Syncro Westy w/Turbo Zetec in the trunk Coincidently...
Re: Short shift for 5 speed
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 29 Jun 2012 20:02:23 -0400
...That's a 5 speed, ( or even 6 speed ) subaru transaxle with a reversed Ring & Pinion installed in it. There are a few vanagons...
Re: loud trans clanging in reverse and first
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Mon, 29 Jun 1998 15:21:32 -0700
...180,000+miles total on vehicle >transaxle and clutch replaced about 55,000mi ago >redline MTL in transaxle and differential (replaced about 7500mi ago...
Re: WBX Transmission: Failing 3-4 Hub Feels Like?
Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
Mon, 12 Apr 2010 19:59:01 -0400
...Failing 3-4 Hub Feels Like? I'll have to say a 2WD Vanagon transaxle is one of the sweetest, easiest transmissions there is...
5 speeds, was: Noisy transaxle??
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Tue, 22 Oct 2013 12:10:40 -0700
At least for a non-tdi diesel engine the 5 speed gearing is a benefit for sure. The close 3/4/5 gearing is...
Re: ominous sounds from automatic transmission
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:10:50 -0800
...with ATF, which is one of the failure modes of vanagon transaxles. also ........on noises........it always helps to say if it's a...
Re: Vancouver Vanagon Meeting 2009
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Sun, 2 Aug 2009 17:18:51 -0700
...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com 86 Syncro Westy Zetec in the trunk ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jake de Villiers" <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL...