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• GL-4 or GL-5 for Syncro Front Diff.
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Mon, 23 Feb 1998 15:18:44 -0800
  ...vwmaster@volks-motorsports.com wrote: > Steve, > > I saw your post and wanted to let you know what german Transaxle > said > on this topic when...
• Re: AC under rear seat?
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Wed, 9 Jul 2008 13:18:06 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jeff @ Autostadt West" <vw.doka@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• Which automatic transaxle (A/T) has the best chance of life
  Historical mailing list - aka.bugle
  Sun, 23 Sep 2012 09:23:24 -0400
  Hello All, I drove the Van hard last year and the A/T was developing some weirdnesses (clunking going into reverse, and tempermental about...
• Re: Vendor choices for rebuilt Auto Tranny
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 17 Apr 2010 07:40:34 -0500
  ...German Transaxle? Others? I'm in NC, so I guess closer would save some time and $ on shipping these heavy items. Thanks for any...
• Todd Hill: Syncro under load vibration
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Sun, 4 Oct 1998 23:30:19 -0700
  ...when it happens I don't think that this > vibration is transaxle related but somewhere in the > driveline/suspension. I have had the motor...
• Busses by the Buoy
  Historical mailing list - Richard Young
  Tue, 29 May 2001 21:49:37 -0700
  ...An awning from Equinox, product from Go Westy, Van-Again, Colgan Custom Manufacturing, Euro-American RV Products, AA Transaxle, Bus Boys, VoA, VW Bus...
• Re: Syncro Tranny front seal leak
  Historical mailing list - AA Transaxle
  Mon, 19 May 2003 10:39:38 -0700
  ...Call me if you have any questions Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 (toll free...
• recent adventures in '84 electrical bonding
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sun, 13 Jul 2003 03:42:27 -0400
  ...as a side note, the much heavier bonding wire underneath van between frame and transaxle case was in excellent condition. 2. the temperature guage...
• Re: Emergency in South Dakota
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Thu, 15 Jul 2004 08:19:14 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) 1-877-377-0773 toll free 425-788-4070 aatransaxle.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Shawn Wright...
• Re: Can engine and transmission be swapped?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Mon, 19 May 2008 11:47:43 -0400
  ...Has anyone actually done this? How about any other conversion using both the engine and transmission? I know that VW makes a good transaxle...
• Re: Locking rear differential
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:23:02 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com Zetec in the trunk ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Smith" <stevesmith4947@COMCAST.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 29 Jun 2012 - Special issue (#2012-424)
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Sat, 30 Jun 2012 13:59:54 +0430
  ...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: tires
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Sun, 5 Jul 2020 19:21:24 +0000
  ...FYI, I do have a limited slip transaxle and do pretty well on loose dirt and gravel. I am not planning on using any...
• Re: idea?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 25 Oct 2013 08:18:13 -0400
  ...wrote: > > > There's quite a bit of unused space above the transaxle in a 2WD vanagon. > > huge 'outside' area there ....just integrate the unit...
• Re: Transmission quits after 310,000 miles
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Sun, 13 Nov 2011 12:44:11 -0500
  ...I have an automatic transaxle, accelerator cable, axles, shifter, starter from and 84 that I would like to install. The only part I am...
• Re: '88 Westy Transmission Repair $2500?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 27 May 2005 12:34:47 -0700
  ...transmission and torque converter with a 6 month warranty from German Transaxle <www.gtainc.biz> four weeks ago for $520 plus $200 refundable core...
• Re: Leslie's tumbling rock noise
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Sat, 25 Jul 1998 03:07:17 EDT
  ...I still think its a mainshaft bearing but we won't know until someone takes a look! ;) Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA ----------------------- Headers...
• Syncro Gearbox synchromesh
  Historical mailing list - AA Transaxle
  Sun, 20 Oct 2002 09:48:26 -0700
  ...with a 3 yr warranty ((required advertising content)) Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 (toll...
• Re: Install a 5 speed syncro tranny in my 2WD Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Mon, 28 Jan 2008 18:24:39 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Todd Olson" <todd.olson@CHARTER.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent...
• Re: trans fluid
  Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
  Wed, 27 Feb 2008 09:56:07 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com Subject: trans fluid > I'm finally getting around to pulling my tranny to fix the...
• Re: Shift but no go - Update - CV bolts go wheeeeeeeeee!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bohannan
  Sat, 28 Oct 2017 09:40:23 -0400
  ...and it wasn’t even threaded any longer… I disconnected the transaxle side and out came the whole axle- all 6 bolts came out...
• Re: Vanagon Wrecks & Insurance
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:39:56 -0500
  ...think than just hoping Farmers would pay what its > worth. > > > > Daryl of AA Transaxle > > 425-788-4070 > > "On the cutting edge of old technology" > > > > >
• Engine Out!-'87 Syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 15 Oct 1995 17:45:18 -0400
  ...The only hang-up was trying to pull the engine straight back from the transaxle without binding on the transmission shaft or the lower...
• Comment on 2.1 WBx vs. 2.2 Sub vs. Tiico (was The problem with TIICO) <F>
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Fri, 29 Mar 2002 03:13:57 -0800
  ...in low rpm situations (especially if mated to the 2.1L transaxle). It will probably outperform the WBx at higher rpms and clearly has...
• Re: Diff lock in a 2wd
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Fri, 7 Mar 2003 21:55:18 -0500
  ...You can use the housing > > from a Syncro transaxle, or what I did, is have a block > > welded on to the side of the...
• FOR SALE: '82 Vanagon w/'98 Jetta TDI Engine
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Coffey
  Mon, 29 Aug 2005 17:25:18 -0700
  ...Rare 5 speed diesel vanaon transaxle, rebuilt, run on synthetic oil, higher than stock gearing...perfect shape. 5 speed style engine cradle bars and...
• Re: Steam Cleaning?
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Wed, 1 Jun 2005 19:01:00 EDT
  ...a bit of a clean freak and am considering having the transaxle and engine steam cleaned. Are there concerns about doing this? Are there...
• Slow diesel thread-misc. ramblings
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Thu, 14 Dec 2006 17:11:01 -0500
  ...Then there are always different gear ratios that can be swapped out in the transaxle for better performance. I have heard of other people...
• Re: Friday quiz- '53 le Mans - ANSWER
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 11 Feb 2011 10:04:56 -0800
  ...At first I thought the dead #6 must have a Ferguson >>> transaxle in it but that's not it...its a Talbot Lago . >>> >>> So...
• LOCK-RIGHT locking diffs
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Tue, 03 Sep 1996 20:48:36 -0400
  ...The regular brochure is chock full of all kinds of neat T2 transaxle components, including full rebuilt 5 spds with your choice of ratios...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 6 Apr 1999
  Historical mailing list - Lance LeBaron
  Wed, 7 Apr 1999 06:58:56 PDT
  ...I don't understand why you would want to separate the tranny from the transaxle. The CV bolts were the hardest part. I was...
• Re: Hard to shift into first gear after warmed up
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Wed, 3 Oct 2001 10:17:49 -0600
  ...Rachel http://www.gnarlodious.com Entity Daryl Christensen spoke thus: > Daryl of AA Transaxle > Duvall, WA.(Seattle area) > (425) 788-4070 > 1-877-377...
• Re: Back Hatch Emblems
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 7 Jul 2010 12:13:37 -0700
  ...Audi Syncro badge'd rig I know of.. > Daryl of AA Transaxle > 425-788-4070 > "On the cutting edge of Old technology" > 86 Syncro...
• FW: FW: [syncronized] Vanagon Syncro for sale.
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Wed, 22 Mar 2000 08:53:33 -0800
  ...The plusses are a newly rebuilt tranny from German Transaxle in Bend OR (almost $2000), a rebuilt front end, good tires, solid straight body...
• Re: Coolant blowing out of crankcase vent
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 22 May 2001 20:03:29 -0400
  ...The previous owner had hooked a hose to the crankcase vent, run it over the engine and terminated over the transaxle. [It should go...
• Re: FLUIDS for VANAGONS
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Tue, 27 Aug 2002 16:04:53 -0400
  ...FLUIDS for VANAGONS A lot of listees swear by Redline MT90 for manual tranny fluid (including me and, more importantly, Darryl of AA transaxle...
• Re: From the vw news rumor mill
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 24 Dec 2004 00:46:12 +1300
  ...shared inboard front discs and the FWD inline straight-4 engine/transaxle layout with Audis. >Depends on what you mean by "in their day...
• Re: I need a trailer hitch
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 24 Jun 2005 17:21:18 -0600
  ...The above are the limits for a stock van, with all systems > (brakes, transaxle and engine) in good repair. > > The only high capacity trailer...
• Re: costs of syncro tranny R&R
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 22 Aug 2005 08:16:58 -0700
  ...Mark Daniel Stevens wrote: >I'm pretty sure that with adding in Labor for the removal, transport and >pallet for freight to AA transaxle...
• Re: AW: Help with diagnosis (please)
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Mon, 16 Sep 2002 13:07:47 +0100
  ...Thanks Robert, I really think the transaxle has got to come out to take a look, particularly as the gearbox is very noisy and...
• Re: 2wd Limited Slip
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:21:52 -0500
  ...go just about anywhere a Syncro can go. > > Daryl of AA Transaxle > 425-788-4070 > "On the cutting edge of Old technology" > 86 Syncro...
• diff lock/limited slip axle
  Historical mailing list - Joe
  Mon, 1 Dec 1997 12:15:12 -0500
  ...If and when my Syncro transaxle needs repair, this is what I will install. I don't no why VW didn't offer this...
• Let's try that again...
  Historical mailing list - andrewbell
  Wed, 19 Dec 2001 22:39:51 -0600
  ...no modifications to your OEM flanges on the front differential or transaxle they bolt in just like the original. The shafts are fitted with...
• Re: aircooled transaxle with 1.6NA diesel (LONG)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Thu, 17 Jan 2002 20:35:42 -0800
  ...aircooled transaxle with 1.6NA diesel In a message dated 1/17/02 5:46:56 PM Eastern Standard Time, mdlind@rica.net writes...
• Re: grease on axek
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 2 Oct 2023 16:11:59 +0000
  ...by >> inboard axle, you mean the one that goes into the transaxle, would it be a case of >> the a oil seal failing? John...
• Front locking diff, syncro Q, Tim
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Wed, 25 Nov 1998 03:00:27 EST
  ...I'm going to call German transaxle pretty soon to get a price on a new VC. I'll do the install myself at...
• Re: another boring trip to Maine and Vermont.
  Historical mailing list - Darren Lastfogel
  Thu, 17 Aug 2006 18:27:47 -0400
  ...Its also now sporting SA headlights, a >rebuilt >transaxle, schwenk springs with OMEs, SA front brakes, projekstwo fog >lights >and a decoupler, so it...
• Re: Transmission mechanic
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:06:32 -0700
  ...I get my rebuilt vanagon automatic transmissions from German Transaxle in Bend, OR . Been using them for over 20 years. cheers, scott www.turbovans...
• Re: 1977 VW van hybrid
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 9 Dec 2010 13:25:14 -0800
  ...Never heard about the outcomes though. > > Daryl of AA Transaxle > 425-788-4070 > "On the cutting edge of Old technology" > 86 Syncro Westy with...
• Re: How much ATF in Torque Converter
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Mon, 14 Jul 2003 17:00:02 -0700
  ...7/9/2003 6:58:47 PM > >>> >I'm putting my transaxle back in the van. I had my TC rebuilt, so it >is...
• Re: R&R engine mounts on 1989 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 19 Dec 2015 17:11:51 -0800
  ...carrier at frame, then lowered drivetrain *slightly* onto wood blocks at transaxle near flywheel. Neil. On 12/19/15, Pat Spragge/RFAN <Pat.Spragge...
• Re: idea?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sat, 26 Oct 2013 08:16:16 -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: My AT Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 4 Jul 2010 16:23:19 -0400
  ...When I did my analysis of using the local guy vs German Transaxle w/ specific shipping quotes from them, the cost looked to be...
• Re: idea?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 25 Oct 2013 08:22:30 -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: Brake locks up in reverse
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 27 May 2012 16:57:15 -0700
  ...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 (transaxle) Drive Flange Seals
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 26 Mar 2016 13:16:58 -0700
  Much thanks Mark for the quick reply. Ok. I see. hmm... maybe I'll get away with leaving the large 20 seals in place...
• Re: Easy CV joint replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 2 Aug 2009 11:11:40 -0500
  ...The boots and transaxles get a good going over and shake out to catch such things early. Again - congrats! John Rodgers 88 GL Driver...
• Re: [Syncro] Locker Limited slips available...
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 7 Dec 2007 13:36:40 -0500
  ...let the questions fly... > Daryl of AA Transaxle > (425) 788-4070 > aatransaxle.com > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > Please note...
• Re: The Thompson Coupling
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 4 Dec 2007 19:18:17 -0800
  ...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: I4 conversion exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Phil Stanhope
  Sun, 9 Mar 2008 11:28:25 -0700
  ...My only > concern was that > the cat was a bit too close to the transaxle. And, I > liked having the > exhaust coming out of...