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• Re: Syncro: Dyno smog test dangerous?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 26 Feb 1999 07:42:28 -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...
• Euro-Drive: UPDATE 85 Volkswagen Vanagon, Surge
  Historical mailing list - "Robert Philp III (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Thu, 2 Nov 2000 12:02:39 -0500
  ...4-speed Standard Transaxle Mileage: 150,000 mi VIN: WV2B0252FH050867 Symptoms: Surge Occurs: Always _________________________ UPDATE: __________________________ Update on this l985 Vanagon, This van has only...
• Re: New transaxle options
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 24 Nov 2012 15:47:55 -0800
  re gearing for that engine ., non-turbo. I drove an 85 Westy with one, Tires were slightly larger than stock. 2WD stock manual trans...
• Re: Busted Down Near Tekonsha, Michigan
  Historical mailing list - Pete Owsianowski
  Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:50:56 -0500
  ...Do you think the > transmission or transaxle is generating heat somehow and causing the seals > to compromise? It was shifting and driving normally up...
• Re: How Many Tows Does it Take to Get Canceled by AAA? (LONG)
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Tue, 24 Jul 2001 08:50:39 EDT
  ...bolts securing the CV's to the output flange of the transaxle had backed themselves out. If it weren't for the broken hose...
• Re: transmission rebuilding--how difficult?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 31 Mar 2003 17:24:42 -0600
  ...It's a task best sent to someone like Daryl at AA Transaxle. I don't have his contact information but I know someone...
• Re: BBB to bURNINGvAN
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:59:47 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 86 syncro Westy w/Turbo Zetec in the trunk ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Miller" <mwmiller6@att.net...
• Re: New info RE - The long awaited Bostig TURBO
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Wed, 22 Dec 2010 20:20:41 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" 86 Syncro Westy with a Turbo Zetec in the trunk...
• Re: Joel Change the Stats! '77 Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 14 Sep 1996 22:35:36 -0700
  ...i have a whole extra >transaxle for a '74...will that work on a '77? Woahahahaha!!!!! Well, I might just have something to say...
• Re: help. noise from the rear :)
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Bryson
  Wed, 21 Jun 2000 21:02:55 -0700
  ...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: removing recalcitrant gearbox drain plug.
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Fri, 22 Dec 2000 09:59:04 -0500
  ...favor and go to the Bus Depot web site and order: Transaxle drain plug socket, 3/8 $3.50 part # 5773 BTW, it's...
• Re: '88 Westy Transmission Repair $2500?
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sat, 28 May 2005 09:55:32 -0700
  ...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: Lower Engine Stud Needed
  Historical mailing list - Paul
  Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:56:57 -0700
  Thanx for the info, Daryl from AA Transaxle has been kind enough to get one from his bone yard and mail it to me...
• Re: Why the preponderance of air-cooled on Marketplace?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 9 Jul 2019 11:15:09 -0500
  ...another air cooled to water cooled and update to > the WBX transaxle in the process. > > Neil. > >> On 7/8/19, Jim. Felder <jim.felder...
• Re: Bostig suspending AT kits
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:01:19 -0800
  ...one vehicle and the work done by one shop on one transaxle and one engine. > If they have not seen the same problem occurring...
• Re: Vanagon Wrecks & Insurance
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Tue, 15 Dec 2009 22:08:45 -0800
  ...think than just hoping Farmers would pay what its worth. > > Daryl of AA Transaxle > 425-788-4070 > "On the cutting edge of old technology" > >
• Re: Getting a sample of the diff oil?
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:10:55 -0800
  ...I do recall..Typical VW 17mm allen head Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Roger VanTill" <motelvw@GMAIL.COM> To...
• Re: cold start strategies
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Fri, 10 Jan 1997 12:39:27 -0800
  ...6) Use synthetic engine oil, transaxle and differential grease 7) -12F is real dangerous, so relax, give up and have a hot chocolate. > > When...
• Re: Rocky Mountain Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Mon, 6 Aug 2007 23:55:22 -0400
  ...of his > work > and looks very nicely done... > Daryl of AA Transaxle > (425) 788-4070 > aatransaxle.com > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Old Volks Home" <oldvolkshome...
• Re: removing input shaft seal
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Mon, 14 May 2012 19:34:02 -0400
  ...And never use a gold colored crosshaft..They are > very soft and junk.**** > > ** ** > > Daryl of AA Transaxle**** > > 425-788-4070**** > > "On the cutting edge...
• Re: Vans for sale
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:38:51 -0700
  ...Vans for sale > > My son looked at those last summer...Bees galore... > > Daryl of AA Transaxle > 425-788-4070 > "On the cutting edge of...
• Re: Help! Name this Mystery Part !!! :o)
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Thu, 6 Aug 2009 13:03:13 -0600
  ...90 wt from getting into the CV Joints. > Daryl of AA Transaxle > (425) 788-4070 > aatransaxle.com > 86 Syncro Westy > Zetec in the trunk...
• Todd Hills Copyright Question
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Sun, 21 Feb 1999 14:12:15 -0800
  ...when I'll get a letter as well? > > -Todd Hill > VolksWerks Transaxles > Olympia, WA > 360-412-0948 > > PS- For all of you in the...
• Where would YOU leak?
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Sat, 25 Nov 2000 13:29:07 -0500
  ...I just finished putting in a "new" transaxle, new exhaust system, and many other little things. All said and done, I've spent about...
• Re: AT Governor and fluid exchange with final drive
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 1 Mar 2003 22:42:32 -0500
  ...The seals between the two sections require disassembly the transmission from the transaxle to replace. If you look carefully in behind the ATF oil...
• Re: in the year 2015......
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:45:53 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle ----- Original Message ----- From: <JordanVw@AOL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday, October 24, 2005 9:02 AM Subject...
• Re: Clutch slave r+r from bracket: What Works?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 17 Aug 2007 11:30:14 -0700
  ...time on this. >> I got a tip from Daryl at AA transaxle that makes removing the slave >> on a syncro a snap. Basically, you...
• Re: CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:51:57 -0700
  ...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: Redline MT90
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 2 Apr 2016 00:59:58 -0400
  ...Transaxle swears by, and will only > warranty their trans if run on that. > Expensive ...12 bucks a qt easily. > Worked fine in the transaxles...
• Re: Sportsmobile
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 24 Mar 2000 12:07:48 -0800
  ...Your '85 in this configuration (and a rebuilt tranny from AA Transaxle) would be an ideal vehicle for this type of travel. Have fun...
• Re: AA Trans answers some tranny oil questions...
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 21:42:10 PDT
  ...Feel free to holler with any wierd questions.... >Daryl of AA Transaxle >Duvall, WA.(Seattle area) >(425) 788-4070 >1-877-377-0773 toll...
• Re: upper ball joint hell
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Mon, 1 Nov 2004 13:38:10 -0600
  ...Any suggestions? > > Robert Harris > Ithaca, NY > '84 Westy "Busaru" EJ22 > > PS This morning I replaced my leaky transaxle seals (there's another job > that...
• Re: House calls for fuel lines change
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:24:11 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Roger Whittaker" <rogerwhitt1@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday...
• Re: Tranny oil cooler,(homemade kit?)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:21:26 -0800
  ...a cooler. >> >> Link:<http://www.weidefamily.net/vanagon/> >> >> Chick-on Transaxle then Transaxle R/R. Nice photo essay on the install. >> >> Pz >> on a...
• Re: known Vanagon problems
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 11:06:16 -0400
  ...vibration/balance problem > >> 2 - Transaxle: creeper gear trying to escape, blows hold in case > >> 3 - Transaxle: Synchronizers 3th and 4th break, can not shift...
• Re: I'm getting the FAS Gen 5 and info
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 20 May 2012 12:18:53 -0700
  ...be a twin turbo 997 Porsche running through a sequential Porsche transaxle and their Carrera 4 all wheel drive....Now that one might take...
• Re: Blown fuse
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 17 Mar 2011 11:18:26 -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: Grease Works Doing the conversion
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Mon, 24 Jan 2011 18:01:59 -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: Speaking of CV joints, how do you get them back on??
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sat, 17 Apr 2010 11:16:29 -0600
  ...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: Diesel Holes!
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Tue, 13 Jan 2004 02:10:45 -0600
  ...I am using an air cooled transaxle in mine with a .89 fourth gear set. this gives a 4.07 final drive ratio in...
• Re: AT fluids
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 06:49:07 -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...
• Boston Bob Fund - Current Status
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sat, 25 Oct 2008 13:06:59 -0600
  ...Yesterday the donations started arriving for the Boston Bob Fund, beginning with an incredible $2,000 donation by Daryl Christensen of AA Transaxle. Since...
• Re: Which automatic transaxle (A/T) has the best chance of life
  Historical mailing list - aka.bugle
  Wed, 26 Sep 2012 16:46:05 -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: Transmission mechanic
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 27 Mar 2013 08:50:02 -0700
  As others have said, Ed's and German Transaxle are excellent. Ed's is a VW factory authorized shop and runs around $2000 including...
• Re: 4 speed/5 speed shifter
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Wed, 19 May 2010 16:38:34 -0700
  ...4 speed/5 speed shifter Hey gang, its become apparent that my low mileage 5 speed transaxle has a dead bearing and needs to...
• Re: Auto tranny lost 3rd gear
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 17 Apr 2010 02:13:44 -0700
  ...German Transaxle sell rebuilds for ~$700, iirc. I think you can get the rebuild parts for something like $200/250. That's all that...
• Re: Snap On 17mm 21mm trans wrench $1
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Tue, 2 Mar 2010 11:49:22 -0600
  ...end of that wrench used for... > I know.. > > Daryl of AA Transaxle > 425-788-4070 > "On the cutting edge of Old technology" > > > -----Original Message...
• Re: introducing me and Vanna White
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Tue, 8 Dec 2009 16:08:28 -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...
• Re: Engine conversion.
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Tue, 4 Jan 2000 16:54:50 EST
  ...I believe the six would mate up to the W/B transaxle, but I would opt for a Porsche Tiptronic. Since you got me...
• [WetWesties] Inquiry - Source for E_Code Headlight Glass
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Mon, 14 Jan 2008 11:03:37 -0500
  ...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: removing input shaft seal
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Sun, 13 May 2012 13:13:01 -0400
  ...popping out from the force of the hammering. > > Daryl of AA Transaxle > 425-788-4070 > "On the cutting edge of Old technology" > 86 Syncro...
• Re: 5 speed
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:36:20 -0800
  Porsche 901 (911/912/914) transaxles have the same shift pattern as the 5-speed Vanagon. For that matter, the shift pattern is fairly...
• Re: 91 Vanagon Manual - slow cranking....
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Wed, 8 Dec 2010 10:12:58 -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: oil pump/motor fix
  Historical mailing list - Jwilli941
  Wed, 8 Apr 1998 13:56:19 EDT
  ...Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA
• Fire extinguisher from 82 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Sun, 7 Jan 2001 10:23:25 -0500
  ...near original condition? 2 - Manual transmission- it appears that the whole transaxle unit is there, shifter linkage, shafts to rear wheels, etc. This van...
• Re: Using American engines for Vanagon swap - why the heck not?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 1 Apr 2002 20:03:27 EST
  ...65 Corsa convertible. Super car to cruise in. Needs premium gas. Transaxles are pretty bullet-proof. Some ran V-8 conversions using the later...
• Re: Subject: engine swaps
  Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 07:25:30 -0700
  ...remember, the crank centerline of the engine sits forward of the transaxle's output centerline, which translates to the bulk of the engine wanting...
• 78 VW bus / westy for sale $4000
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Wed, 1 Jan 2003 20:07:03 -0600
  ...player/ radio (in dash ) Add on cruise control 4 speed manual transaxle replaced in 99, with a low mileage unit. suspension, tires and steering...
• Re: Steam Cleaning?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Olmstead
  Wed, 1 Jun 2005 11:45:16 -0700
  ...a bit of a clean freak and am considering having the transaxle and >> engine steam cleaned. Are there concerns about doing this? Are there...
• Re: sounds of doomed tranny?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 17 Mar 2003 19:11:27 -0600
  ...Others may have better advice, but with 134 miles on >>> the >>> transaxle you might need a rebuild or new tranny. Mine was replaced >>> by...