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Re: Manual Tranny Oil
Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
Fri, 16 Mar 2012 05:56:08 -0700
...products for hypoid gears, making it > completely unsuitable for Vanagon/T3 transaxles..." > > "The fact that Redline changed their formulation on the MT-90 synthetic...
Re: 1977 VW van hybrid
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 9 Dec 2010 12:12:42 -0800
...adding electric power at the front of the trans in a rear transaxle/rear engine vehicle. Now to come up with regenerative braking too...
Re: AATransaxle Out Of Touch For A While
Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
Sun, 7 Mar 2010 10:50:06 -0800
Absolutely Pete, Daryl has always been exceptionally generous with sharing his valuable time and transaxle knowledge with the Vanagon/Westfalia/Syncro communities. Not just...
Re: Bostig engine
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Tue, 18 Aug 2009 22:08:46 -0700
...YMMV Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com 86 Syncro Westy Zetec in the trunk ----- Original Message ----- From: "Loren Busch" <starwagen@GMAIL...
FS Sacramento Area
Historical mailing list - CARVER, JEFFREY D
Fri, 22 Aug 1997 05:49:42 -0700
...9500/ofr 678-9120 >From the part section - VW '83 Vanagon Transaxle, rebuilt, never used, $800 Firm 644-6510 and from the parting out...
4 speed intermittent problem
Historical mailing list - AA Transaxle
Thu, 31 Jul 2003 08:18:43 -0700
...Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 (toll free) aatransaxle.com (web site) Date: Wed, 30...
rotational mass and stock brakes
Historical mailing list - Brian Tipsword
Wed, 5 Oct 2005 19:44:48 -0700
...I think that would be a nice addition to the end goal drivetrain of 1.9 TDI w/ a long legged transaxle (Karl Mullendore...
Re: Repowering madness, is this workable?
Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
Fri, 27 Nov 1998 14:21:24 -0600
...I suggested considering two different motor/transaxle packages. I believe both of them would leave plenty of space for an essentially standard appearing Westy...
Happy Hour at Busses by the Bridge
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:40:50 -0800
...Daryl Christensen (AA Transaxle) and many more from the Pacific Northwest....
Re: Where do I place the floor jack ?
Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
Sat, 2 Sep 2000 16:43:39 EDT
...Is the chassis hung from the engine/transaxle or is the powertrain hung from the chassis by rubber isolator mounts? You're right! So...
Re: 82westie 1.6 diesel upgrade
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 22 Mar 2011 18:54:04 -0700
...if you have the stock DZ very low geared DZ transaxle that's stock oin 82 D. Westy's..you need to replace that...
Re: Limited Slip v. Syncro
Historical mailing list - Sam Stone
Sat, 30 Dec 2006 10:44:58 -0600
...I'm in AA Transaxle's neighborhood, so > they're > obviously the source. > > TIA > > Casey > Olympia, WA > Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative...
Re: AC Retrofit with Vintage Air stuff
Historical mailing list - John C...
Tue, 8 Dec 2009 06:45:57 -0700
...I will try to take > some pics before I reassemble it and put it on a picassa site soon > Daryl of AA Transaxle > 425...
Re: Transmission woes - '91 Carat autotranny won't shift into 3rd.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 18 May 2016 00:39:39 -0400
The book time for an auto transaxle overhaul/rebuild including R+R is 12.6 hours. At $90/Hr. that $1,134 right there...
Re: The hits keep coming
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Sat, 9 Apr 2016 12:08:36 -1000
...You're gonna have to bit the bullet ...I like German Transaxle in Bend OR for my trans rebuilds. Can't imagine how engine...
After 3000 mi trip:84h2o grinding gears...
Historical mailing list - AA Transaxle
Sun, 27 Jan 2002 17:06:53 -0800
...Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 (toll free) aatransaxle.com (web site) > >And then: Gear...
Re: Using American engines for Vanagon swap - why the heck not?
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Mon, 1 Apr 2002 11:51:21 -0500
...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: Anyone seen this auto?
Historical mailing list - Chris Lisica
Sun, 28 Oct 2007 08:46:49 -0700
David, I would check w/ Daryl at AA transaxle to see what kind of pricing he gives on an auto tranny. In regards to...
Re: Any real automatic trans upgrade for vanagon?
Historical mailing list - pedro dos santos
Sat, 29 Dec 2007 10:54:47 -0800
...http://www.transaxleengineering.com/automatic_trans.html I did not know what to think of it really. With your explanation, it really sounds great...
syncro
Historical mailing list - syncro
Thu, 10 Apr 2008 17:36:22 -0400
...So today I decided to pull the switch panel and check out the light assembly before crawling underneath the transaxle to check the condition...
Re: Source for reliable axle assemblies
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Fri, 9 Jan 2015 17:28:43 -0600
...At one time Daryl from AA Transaxle made a suggestion, but I have not been able to find that. Thanks John S Ginger - 1983...
Virginia to Alaska -- Thanks to many people
Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
Fri, 14 Dec 2012 10:22:10 -0500
...Daryl Christensen of AA Transaxle -- With not much notice from me, he changed the gear oil and checked the van out for possible issues...
Euro-Drive: UPDATE 85 Volkswagen Vanagon, Surge
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Fri, 3 Nov 2000 17:53:06 -0800
...4-speed Standard Transaxle Mileage: 150,000 mi VIN: WV2B0252FH050867 Symptoms: Surge Occurs: Always _________________________ UPDATE: __________________________ Meanwhile, back at the van. I replaced the idle...
Re: Tranny oil-level (AA Trans take on the subject)
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Thu, 26 Jul 2001 09:09:11 -0600
...Just change it every 30K and use synthetic if available (esp in colder climates) Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA.(Seattle area) (425) 788...
Re: Corvair Vanagon conversion
Historical mailing list - Vern in Bend
Fri, 24 Nov 2006 19:06:23 -0800
...I am using a Corvair transaxle, so no engine rotation issue, with the CV adapters from a Transvair kit. I will, of course, have...
Re: This GoWesty is really starting to annoy me....
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:52:38 -0500
...back together with many new pieces. > > Price a new motor, rebuilt transaxle, COMPLETELY new suspension, > windows-out paint job, etcetera and they begin to...
Re: Declared Value Insurance?
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Wed, 14 Jan 2009 06:22:31 -0800
...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: In Missoula, overfilled oil
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 1 Aug 2010 13:53:58 -0700
...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: Redline MT90
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Fri, 1 Apr 2016 21:49:59 -0600
...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: Vanagon Down in Clinton,Oklahoma
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Tue, 19 Oct 1999 12:07:27 -0400
...Can this be done > with the van, given its rear engine/transaxle configuration. > > > Any and all suggestions would be appreciated. > > John Rodgers > 580-323...
Re: Opinions on tranny rebuilds from Long Enterprises?
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Thu, 15 Jan 2004 10:19:46 -0800
...Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) 1-877-377-0773 toll free 425-788-4070 aatransaxle.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "george packard...
Re: Transmission whine
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Mon, 16 Aug 2004 16:13:13 -0400
...It won't go far. > Daryl of AA Transaxle > Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) > 1-877-377-0773 toll free > 425-788-4070 > aatransaxle.com...
Re: I added a Turbo to improve air flow...
Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
Sun, 28 Nov 2004 20:18:56 -0500
...plus Lb.vehicle (even with the tall gears). > Daryl of AA Transaxle > Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) > 1-877-377-0773 toll free > 425-788...
Re: removing input shaft seal
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 14 May 2012 17:50:51 -0700
...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: 090 (automatic) transmission questions
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Fri, 20 May 2016 21:02:46 -0400
...Abney <tsudonimh@gmail.com> wrote: > I called it the "final drive", it's also called the transaxle, or the > differential. It is a separate...
Re: Manual trans -- note to self:
Historical mailing list - Joe T.
Fri, 19 Nov 2010 11:21:57 -0700
...rebuild..Makes > such a mess on my shoes... > > Daryl of AA Transaxle > 425-788-4070 > "On the cutting edge of Old technology" > 86 Syncro...
Made it home (whew!)
Historical mailing list
Thu, 27 Jul 1995 10:57:03 -0500
...Superior & Michigan, then Frau was fine, until a seal blew and she started spewing transaxle grease *everywhere*. Frequent stops for more got us along...
Re: transaxle life
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Fri, 10 Aug 2001 11:47:25 EDT
Pensioner, Well said and true! Howsomeever, there is yet another case. While your treatment holds for the mechanical equivalent of the steady state of...
Re: Can anybody in Phoenix area give me a ride?
Historical mailing list - Don in Phoenix
Tue, 27 Apr 2004 18:16:42 -0700
...require the three step > repair procedure: > > 1) Remove engine > 2) Remove transaxle > 3) Remove gas tank > > Reassembly is the reverse of removal... > > Don in...
Re: front wheel bearing maintenance intervals
Historical mailing list - --------
Mon, 27 Aug 2007 07:25:56 -0400
...Turned out to be the transaxle. Some dam MBA sold Timkin bearings out to the third world and everthing being sold under that name...
Re: Brake locks up in reverse
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 27 May 2012 23:16:01 -0700
...They did ....and we drove that Bus for quite a while with a fine working transaxle. Sold it to a guy a couple years...
Re: GL-4 vs GL-5 Some more good reading!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 7 Jan 2016 21:24:32 -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: GL-5, GL-4, Redline, Sta-Lube, Royal Purple...
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Sun, 11 Mar 2007 22:34:00 -0700
...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: Fixed my Honda, Thought: Honda 2.4 I-VTEC Engine into Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Sun, 29 Jan 2012 10:35:19 -0500
...a CCW rotating engine mounted on LH of vehicle, >> transaxle on RH, would spin the wheels forward in either fore or aft >> position. >> >> >> >>> in...
Pt1: So what went wrong with Sharkey's "Todd Hill" tranny? (fwd)
Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
Thu, 18 May 2000 10:11:46 -0700
...Yes, I corresponded with Todd regarding the specifics of a very custom transaxle. This is only natural. > >>Erin, could you please post this to...
Re: 86 Syncro 2.1 surging at 2K rpm no load
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 24 May 2012 14:30:56 -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: List of Resources for The Newbie?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:51:17 -0700
Hi, I get over there sometimes, like to go to German Transaxle. The guy is welcome to pmail me about electrical, or any other...
Re: "Clucking" noise from Tranny?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 7 Oct 2008 15:05:55 -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: small car VW engine conversion
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Mon, 23 Feb 2004 20:52:41 -0800
...Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) 1-877-377-0773 toll free 425-788-4070 aatransaxle.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "bryan duggan...
Trans report : rebuilt / new problems
Historical mailing list - Chris Renz
Tue, 28 Jun 2005 10:14:49 -0700
...German Transaxle, from Bend, OR The short of it: wife was driving to SFO and dropped 3rd gear while downshifting/'climbing AAA towed to...
Re: who's coming to Bob's memorial this weekend?
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Mon, 27 Oct 2008 14:19:00 -0700
...see ya Fri Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com 86 Syncro Westy..Happy the Camper Zetec in the trunk ----- Original Message...
Re: 2WD 5-speed transmissions
Historical mailing list - Dennis Sarriugarte
Tue, 3 Jun 2008 13:02:36 -0700
Here's a great source for gear ratios of commonly found Vanagon transaxles... http://volksweb.relitech.com/helmut/GEARBOX.HTM By multiplying your 5th...
Re: Update On Daryl
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:45:03 -0700
...http://darylchris.blogspot.com/2010/03/daryls-multiple-myeloma-blog.html Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old...
Re: Tranny oil cooler,(homemade kit?)
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:32:48 -0600
...a cooler. > > > > Link: <http://www.weidefamily.net/vanagon/> > > > > Chick-on Transaxle then Transaxle R/R. Nice photo essay on the install. > > > > Pz > > on a...
<Syncro> viscous coupling fluid wishes
Historical mailing list
Fri, 7 Feb 1997 18:54:23 -0800
...is a good chance the other side of the same ahhh, transaxle (is that right? The other wheel in the same front back position...
Marvel Mysterie Oil & Synthetics
Historical mailing list - James T.
Thu, 10 Jan 2002 18:10:28 +0000
...Same thing with transaxle fluid - I now use Redline with my rebuilt tranny (Thanks, AA Tranny) and it shifts so much easier. If I...
Re: westy reprieve
Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
Tue, 13 Jan 2004 17:07:24 -0800
...which, actually, isn't a great deal for an '82 westy transaxle (rebuilt). > this assessment was received was some relief, walletwise. > just the day...
Re: Sorta Scary Event
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 26 Feb 2011 12:54:56 -0600
...hooked to the air box?? > Just a thought... > Daryl of AA Transaxle > 425-788-4070 > "On the cutting edge of Old technology" > 86 Syncro...
Re: sucks in snow!
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Fri, 2 Dec 2005 18:09:09 -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: Manual Trans Gear Oil ??
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Tue, 14 May 2013 17:02:50 -0400
...meets is GL-4, GL-5 and GL-3 > > and German transaxle pretty much insists on > Ultra-Guard Full Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W90...