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• Re: Blown hose
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 21 Jun 2001 15:10:55 EDT
  ...As it is a VW trademark to keep many parts the same for 30 years or more (yes, the transaxle diff bearings for a...
• Re: Tranny Whinning in 84 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:50:13 -0600
  ...tranny from Daryl @ AA Transaxles w/ Peloquin TBD-Torque Biasing Differential- my local guys quoted moi 3 hours @ $90/hr to R & R same...
• Re: Transaxle trouble.
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sat, 13 Dec 2008 18:06:47 -0500
  Hi Luke, Get a helper to work the pedal while you watch the action at the transmission. Also; check under the bellows on the...
• More Weddle Wisdom--Gearbox rebuilding
  Historical mailing list - "Chris Weddle (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Mon, 14 Jan 2002 10:01:37 -0500
  ...The key is the same as the one used in all 1976-1983 Bus and Vanagon transaxles, so we've always had a good...
• Re: CV bolts and DPO mechanics
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 20 Jan 2011 15:04:05 -0800
  ...Instead, that ONE tight bolt held the CV joint fast against the > transaxle flange, and so long as ONE of the other five bolts...
• Re: Standard to automatic?
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sat, 7 Nov 2009 21:15:47 -0500
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Bange" <jbange@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday, November 07...
• Re: another brake saga...aha!
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 28 Mar 2009 14:41:34 -0700
  ...Guys like Ken at Vanagin or > VanVolks > Cafe work on these things and DO know the drill. > Daryl of AA Transaxle > (425) 788-4070...
• Type II's Forsale in Sacramento Area
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Sun, 20 Nov 94 11:05:15 PST
  ...no engine. $475 455-4708 BUS '60 4000 mi on rblt eng/transaxle/tires, all new wndws, new bucket seats & undercoating, $3000/ofr. 451...
• Re: Gearshift stuck!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 2 Nov 2000 07:53:41 -0800
  ...yr > warranty (plus shipping of course)...Good luck > Daryl of AA Transaxle > Duvall, WA.(Seattle area) > (425) 788-4070 > 1-877-377-0773 toll...
• Re: Gearbox drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Wed, 4 Sep 2002 20:17:08 +0100
  ...Gearbox drain plug > > > >Aha, I'm looking at a plug that is vertically in the middle of the > >transaxle > >unit and faces straight down...
• Re: Auto Trans Modified Governor Test Report [addendum]
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 23 May 2011 10:43:26 -0700
  ...to know more ($, etc.) and I'm referring them to German Transaxle for that. Robert Mac Dowell forwarded a pretty fuzzy jpg of a...
• Re: AT Problem
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Thu, 23 Feb 2006 19:27:12 -0800
  ...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: Frenchglen RSVPs * Still Wanna Go?
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 2 Sep 1998 20:44:40 -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: Standard Transmission oil change - Redline MT-90 vs. Royal Purple
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Sun, 30 Aug 2020 15:06:10 -0600
  ...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: Transmission mechanic
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 27 Mar 2013 06:29:24 -0400
  ...When it comes to automatic transaxles there aren't many simpler that the Vanagon. Any transmission shop should be able to handle this. If...
• Re: 1977 VW van hybrid
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Thu, 9 Dec 2010 13:13:56 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" 86 Syncro Westy with a Zetec in the trunk -----Original...
• Re: Flywheel and orientation...
  Historical mailing list - pederparizek
  Mon, 23 Jul 2001 14:47:28 -0500
  ...Conversely, in the Porsche 914, where the engine is > mid-mounted ahead of the transaxle, the front of the engine is the fan > shroud...
• Re: parts supplier
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Feb 2002 12:50:06 EST
  ...am not just talking about me, but also Bus Depot, AA Transaxle, Boston Engine, etc) and we will in turn continue to be here...
• Re: Auto trans woes in a '90 Carat...
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Mon, 24 Feb 2003 23:39:13 +0000
  ...I plan on pulling the <DIV></DIV>transaxle and having a look, but I'd like to know what I should be looking <DIV...
• Re: Clutch job labor hours?
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:23:06 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "miguel pacheco" <mundopacheco@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday...
• Re: Manual Tranny Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 7 Mar 2016 14:45:30 -0500
  ...Would love a AAA Tranny > > or German Transaxle but they are to far away. > > > > Anybody? > > > > I'm in Birmingham, Alabama!. > > > > John > > > -- Tom Buese
• Re: 5 speeds, was: Noisy transaxle??
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Tue, 22 Oct 2013 16:00:10 -0500
  so instead of pushing down left and forward for reverse, it would be down left then back ? I could handle that, Velma is primarily...
• Re: 86 Syncro 2.1 surging at 2K rpm no load
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 24 May 2012 00:38:29 -0400
  ...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: Rebuilding Man. Tranny-Questions regarding taller gears??
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 20 Feb 2004 13:42:55 -0600
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL driver Brian Butler wrote: >I am going to have AA transaxle rebuild my Syncro >Trans. >I am considering going...
• Re: 2wd transmission noise question
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Sat, 28 Jan 2006 12:43:10 -0500
  ...you can't really diagnose transaxle symptoms without going inside to look. Anything else is just a guess, educated or not. If you're...
• Re: Tornado Red OR Metalic black?
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Tue, 12 Dec 2006 12:07:52 -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: 1.9 heads on a 2.1 motor?
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Thu, 27 Sep 2007 08:56:24 -0700
  ...aatransaxle.com Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Geza Polony" <gezapolony@SBCGLOBAL.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• Re: Declared Value Insurance?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:35:39 -0500
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com 86 Syncro Westy Zetec in the trunk ----- Original Message ----- From: "miguel pacheco" <mundopacheco@GMAIL.COM...
• Re: Brake locks up in reverse
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 27 May 2012 00:05:01 -0400
  ...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: Transmission fluid change - 1991 4 spd
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 2 Sep 2016 17:21:31 -0400
  ...Getting a rebuilt assembly from German Transaxle took care of that one. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
• Re: 1.9L spark plug &water pump suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sun, 2 Jan 2005 13:59:16 -0500
  ...liked platinums > much...but the wr7dp should work... > Daryl of AA Transaxle > Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) > 1-877-377-0773 toll free > 425-788...
• Re: help. noise from the rear :)
  Historical mailing list - shawn a. zenor
  Thu, 22 Jun 2000 18:47:59 -1000
  ...Maybe >over the weekend. > >I am just wondering if anyone more familiar than I am with the transaxle >might want to venture a guess...
• O2 unplugged solves Vanagon Syndrome
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Sat, 1 Oct 2005 12:14:53 -0700
  ...laser aligning device to match up the front diff with the transaxle. It was off by an inch or more and some shimming was...
• Re: Tires: how to tell how old they are
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Tue, 2 Sep 2008 21:52:32 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com 86 SyncroWesty..Happy the Camper Zetec in the trunk ----- Original Message ----- From: "The Bus Depot...
• Re: Vanablog (help)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:37:33 -0700
  ...In his position (given that he has/can get the money to do it), I'd get a rebuilt auto section from German Transaxle...
• Re: Considering an engine swap for the past decade, but WBX just keeps going
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 30 Nov 2014 17:00:08 -0800
  ...I've never had it or the transaxle out of the vehicle in the decade I've owned it, and even though I do...
• Re: A whole lot of shaking going on.
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 7 Jan 2011 20:08:19 -0800
  ...from Calif if it fell into the ocean. > Daryl of AA Transaxle > 425-788-4070 > "On the cutting edge of Old technology" > 86 Syncro...
• Eurovan gauges
  Historical mailing list - Jwilli941
  Wed, 25 Mar 1998 19:26:33 EST
  ...Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA
• Re: [WetWesties] The Bus Movie screenings
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Wed, 23 May 2012 12:12:54 -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: broke down in Seattle
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Wed, 1 Dec 2010 10:45:45 -0800
  ...love our little world and its little helpers.. >> >> Daryl of AA Transaxle >> 425-788-4070 >> "On the cutting edge of Old technology" >> 86 Syncro...
• Re: Shift Shaft Replacement
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Wed, 23 Jan 2008 22:37:00 -0800
  ...socket..then call me when something goes wrong. :), Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Miguel Pacheco" <mundopacheco@GMAIL...
• Re: Transportation for a Transmission?????
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Sun, 30 Nov 2008 23:01:28 -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: thoughts on a late model TDI engine into a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Sat, 10 Feb 2018 14:42:32 -0600
  ...I believe fast makes 50° oil pans for later TDI engines and Weddle says they have 50° bell housing for 091+094 transaxles. On...
• Re: [Syncro] Ride to Syncro De Mayo
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Thu, 31 Mar 2011 19:40:06 -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: 1.8T or 30000US for a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Thu, 8 Nov 2001 15:15:40 -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...
• Re: transmission life expectancy?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 12 Jan 2004 19:24:39 -0600
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Art McGinn wrote: > at one time, the vw transaxle was described as "bulletproof," capable of >100,000 miles...
• Re: USA Vanagon EOL
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sun, 16 Jan 2005 15:12:32 -0800
  ...This question has been eating me ever since trying to locate transaxles > for my (now) 3 speed van. Cores are very precious it seems...
• Re: GL-5, GL-4, Redline, Sta-Lube, Royal Purple...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 12 Mar 2007 08:18:13 -0500
  ...been there since my > rebuild last year? > > Ron at Ron's Transaxles, the SF Bay Area guru of these things, swears that > the Redline...
• Re: Symptoms - Manual Tranny
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Tue, 2 Oct 2007 08:49:12 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dennis Haynes" <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday...
• Re: idea?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 25 Oct 2013 08:18:27 -0500
  ...verizon.net> wrote: >>> >>> > Careful how you use that space above the transaxle. It could cause a >>> > space restriction should you decide to remove the...
• Re: shift linkage concept question
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Dix
  Mon, 15 Nov 2004 19:04:12 -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: In Missoula, overfilled oil
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Sun, 1 Aug 2010 10:29:47 -0600
  ...have to be engine oil, transaxle differential oil, or ATF from > the auto trans portion of the transaxle. > > 'gear oil' has a strong well...
• Re: Buying a Van
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
  Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:07 -0700
  ...From what I know on the tranny, the transaxle on the diesel has the starter motor on the top while the air cooled one...
• Re: Seals on automatic differential
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:21:57 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" 86 Syncro Westy with a Zetec in the trunk -----Original...
• New bus....questions
  Historical mailing list - Eric Oster
  Sat, 1 Oct 1994 18:56:02 -0700 (PDT)
  ...3)Pretty much needs everthing but the transaxle replaced. (cables, hoses, brakes, etc.) 4)it's a lot of work. Mabey too much, which...
• Re: Need help adjusting gear shift linkage
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Edwards
  Tue, 5 Jun 2018 22:20:06 -0500
  ...did put the rear bracket in the forward location on the transaxle (just checked). I’m wondering if the problem has to do with...
• Re: Source for reliable axle assemblies
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 9 Jan 2015 18:24:35 -0500
  ...At one time Daryl from AA Transaxle made a suggestion, but I have not been able to find that. Thanks John S Ginger - 1983...
• Re: dometic preformance, was Re: Kitchen out; Any suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sun, 12 Sep 2010 19:02:03 -0700
  ...http://picasaweb.google.com/Darylspics/EurovanReferInstall#55162114049179180 34 Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" 86 Syncro...
• I've seen one of those...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Oct 1995 16:37:03 -0700
  ...Chevy V8 (small block) with what had to be a Toronado transaxle. The radiator was sitting on the roof sticking straight up. Camper stuff...
• Re: Oil drain may be stripped? How fix?-try this
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 23:40:26 EDT
  ...Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA </PRE></HTML>