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Short c.v. Axles ?
Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
Tue, 17 Jul 2018 11:59:47 -0400
...BTW the van is an 1982 aircooled with DK transmission. I’ve heard that automatic vanagon cannot use manual-trans axles (and vice versa...
Re: My AT is fine, but...
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 30 Jan 2010 23:13:22 -0500
30K miles is a good interval to service the ATF and final drive. There is not an easy way to do one of those...
Re: When things gor real bad.
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Wed, 11 Aug 2010 23:02:06 -0700
...But where does it end??? > > For those with automatic transmission... please check that oil level. > > I do thing that the damage was already done...
Re: '88 Power Steering - ATF Dexron ??
Historical mailing list
Sat, 30 Mar 1996 21:20:24 -0500
...In fact, in the automatics, GL-5 is recomended for the final drives. As for the brass parts being corroded by gear oils, this...
Re: Mobil 1 Gear Oil - Can I use this?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 23 Mar 2003 10:29:10 -0500
...the final drive, GL-5 would not be speced in all VW final drives such as the Syncro front and all automatics. Also, I...
Re: Easiest Platform to Cnvert to I-4 FROM?
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Tue, 27 Apr 2004 11:20:23 -0700
...Only automatics need a >adapter plate. > >The air-cooled transmission has the best cruising final drive ratio for >fule >economy but if you need...
Re: Increasing fuel economy/decreasing con$umption
Historical mailing list - joel walker
Fri, 23 May 2008 13:37:42 -0500
...anybody got the gear ratios for the aircooled 4-speed and the diesel 4-speed?? i need the gear ratios and the final drive...
Re: Overfilling the oil issues
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 22 May 2011 16:41:58 -0700
...puddle outside >> under the engine between the engine and where the automatic transmission >> connects to the engine. >> >> Did the van just vent out the...
Re: cheap '89 Bluestar on CL
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Wed, 22 Jan 2014 20:29:21 -0600
...lot and finally got it right. My daughter and I got to be quite fast at R&R. My present daily driver, a '91...
Re: When things gor real bad.
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:03:52 -0500
...But where does it end??? > > For those with automatic transmission... please check that oil level. > > I do thing that the damage was already done...
Re: New Eurovan info...
Historical mailing list - Tony Moore
Sun, 14 Jun 1998 11:56:07 -0400
...our '93): > > "Standard": > > Mechanical... > Front Wheel drive with low speed traction control > 4 speed automatic overdrive transmission > Alloy wheels > > Safety... > ABS on 4 wheel...
Re: Tiico Out of business!!
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Thu, 11 Dec 2008 09:30:18 -0500
...product they used to sell: >> rebuilt Vanagon automatic transmissions with the A2 (Golf/ Jetta) >> final drive. >> >> Can anyone help me with information about this...
Re: regearing a manual trans
Historical mailing list - Jon VO
Fri, 4 Sep 2015 08:30:12 -0600
...On the driveline side this increased force results in increased wear or some parts failures. The transmission is undersized for the load and speed...
some more buses for sale ...
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Fri, 10 May 96 21:35:46 CDT
...Two door Automatic transmission Description: >>I'M POSTING FOR A FRIEND, PLEASE CALL HIM RATHER THAN REPLY HERE -thanks! <<< 1978 VW Camper Bus ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ o...
Re: It's not moving...UGH!!!
Historical mailing list - James Bowen
Thu, 21 Jun 2001 10:59:43 EDT
...I finally decided to tear it out at 135000 miles. Until this, I'd never opened up an automatic. "Fear of the unknown." Once...
Re: Overfilling the oil issues
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 22 May 2011 19:06:36 -0400
...puddle outside under the engine between the engine and where the automatic transmission connects to the engine. Did the van just vent out the...
Re: Speed vs rpms w/ AT?
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Sat, 17 Nov 2007 10:09:58 -0800
...With the NH type automatic >> transmission (1984 Vanagon), what the math to find what I should expect to >> >> read on the tach if I...
'86 automatic Vanagon won't start
Historical mailing list - John Y. Hung
Wed, 10 Mar 1999 13:19:54 -0500
...my '84 GL (manual transmission). - Engine cranks very well, but doesn't start for a long time. - When it finally starts, the engine run...
Re: Bearing Replacement
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sat, 8 Oct 2022 01:03:50 -0600
...a problem with the >> final drive axle bearings. Some paly in the flange assemblies is normal, >> especially in the automatics. >> Replacing those bearings requires...
Re: Transmission Seal Leak!?
Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
Wed, 25 Feb 2009 07:45:28 -0500
...Finally got around to firing it >> back and getting under it in the barn while running and in neutral. (It is >> an automatic) ATF...
Re: Easiest Platform to Cnvert to I-4 FROM?
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Tue, 27 Apr 2004 13:26:09 -0700
...Only automatics need a >adapter plate. > >The air-cooled transmission has the best cruising final drive ratio for >fule >economy but if you need...
Re: Anyone have experience with the F.A.S./GTA Auto trans cooler?
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Sat, 23 Jan 2016 17:09:17 -0800
...Everything an automatic transmission does is either controlled or operated by fluid pressure. Get one internal leak and the clutches no longer apply and...
Re: Oil over fill concern
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 1 Feb 2014 18:13:10 -0500
I know his van is an automatic. ATF has be checked, transmission warm, engine idling. Final drive gets checked just like a manual, fill...
Re: WTB: Transmission (good or bad) that fits in an '87 Vanagon 2.1L
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 7 Dec 2011 18:47:29 -0800
...like my automatic transmission is going bad. My options are: >>> >>> - Get the old transmission fixed/rebuilt >>> - Get a working used transmission and replace the...
Re: Transmission Noise ?
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:31:09 -0800
...Sledom do final drive bearings in a trans go bad. More often a wheel brng can go bad a few hundred miles after a...
Re: "Simpler is better"? Yep.
Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
Wed, 15 Aug 2007 23:35:52 -0700
...automatic transmission, voices that tell me when to make a turn, the well-"oiled" advertisement machine of 21st century corporate America has finally broken...
Re: Hypoid? EMERGENCY....
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Fri, 10 May 2002 13:43:21 -0700
...gt;Final drive lubricant and that the capacity is 1.25 liter (1.3 US qt) [were <DIV></DIV>>talking differential-automatic]. <DIV...
Re: Pilot Bearing in crankshaft from Automatic...
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 6 Mar 2005 21:50:13 -0600
...Pilot Bearing in crankshaft from Automatic... > > >> Hi, >> >> >> I'm putting a 2.1 WBX from a donor van with an automatic >> transmission into my...
Aluminum to brass thread galling
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:58:48 -0800
...finally finished getting my '90 automatic non-GL work van back on the road. One of the things I added was a SmallCar transmission...
Re: EveryBus Trip Report Teaser
Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
Wed, 20 Apr 2005 23:02:30 -0400
...But I'm finally back from Egypt, and I've been reunited with Matilda, who spent a nice two months with Ken in Millville...
Re: Transmission Seal Leak!?
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Wed, 25 Feb 2009 10:07:31 -0800
...Finally got around to firing it >>> back and getting under it in the barn while running and in neutral. (It >>> is >>> an automatic) ATF...
Re: Friday OT...automatic trannys and driving habits observed
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:17:44 -0500
...manual versus automatic. On a lot of vehicles the autos even have an advantage as they can use a higher final drive gear since...
Re: TIICO on a Dyno? + newly converted
Historical mailing list - Tim High
Fri, 4 Jan 2002 10:57:33 -0500
...I also replaced my tranny and final drive while I was at it, so my conversion was a little more involved than some. Some...
Re: Transmission Noise ?
Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:51:39 -0800
...What >>>> bearings >> are >>>> involved with just the driveshafts turning? >>>> >>>> Thanks, >>>> Walter - 85 Vanagon 1.9 Manual Transmission >
Re: When things gor real bad.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 11 Aug 2010 22:39:35 -0700
...6pm, time for the final test drive, customer is with me, he is from BC, nice guy (a surgeon). We hit the freeway after...
Re: Tight valves!
Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
Thu, 14 Jun 2001 20:57:22 EDT
...If you have the same transmission, the rpms of the engine can't possibly change for the same speed. Matt ----- Original Message ----- From: Robert...
Thanks & Introduction
Historical mailing list - Jutta & Christian Knust
Mon, 9 Apr 2001 05:23:39 +0200
...We will buy next week an �87 Westy with automatic transmission which - I am somewhat confident - will be an excellent companion for us during...
Re: New Vanagon Owner!
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Fri, 11 Jun 2004 08:48:31 -0400
...The fluid checks include the transmission. If its an automatic, the ATF fluid is one check and the final drive oil is another. Changing...
Re: Replaced auto tranny doesn't work. Advice needed!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:13:43 -0700
...Advice needed! > After my 1990 Vanagon Multivan sat unused for about a year because of an > automatic transmission failure, I finally found someone in...
Re: Increasing fuel economy/decreasing con$umption
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Fri, 23 May 2008 19:47:42 -0700
...the > diesel 4-speed?? i need the gear ratios and the final drive ratio. > :) > > unca joel > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie...
Re: Anyone have experience with the F.A.S./GTA Auto trans cooler?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 23 Jan 2016 18:26:33 -0500
...Everything an automatic transmission does is either controlled or operated by fluid pressure. Get one internal leak and the clutches no longer apply and...
Re: There's a New Wheel in Town... Almost
Historical mailing list - Howard Allen
Wed, 12 Oct 2005 11:22:12 -0400
...I have a 1971 Dodge B100 van with V8 and automatic transmission. The standard tires were 14" 80 series 205. I achieved about 13MPG...
Re: Short c.v. Axles ?
Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge
Tue, 17 Jul 2018 10:49:46 -0700
...BTW the van is an 1982 aircooled with DK transmission. > > I’ve heard that automatic vanagon cannot use manual-trans axles (and vice > versa...
Re: Tiico Out of business!!
Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
Thu, 11 Dec 2008 06:55:49 -0800
...product they used to sell: > >> rebuilt Vanagon automatic transmissions with the A2 (Golf/ Jetta) > >> final drive. > >> > >> Can anyone help me with information about this...
Re: 1991 Westy: torn CV boots on AT - best course of action?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 14 Jan 2016 18:49:16 -0500
...will really make for sloppy connection from the final drive to the wheels. In automatics this becomes really annoying clunks and clanks especially when...
Re: Conversion? JETTA ENGINE?? Now Some TDi Comments (Shortened Version)
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Mon, 4 Jan 2010 04:49:02 -0500
...But coupled with the 5.86 final drive ofthe DZ, this gives a transmission top gear final ratio of 4.10 vs thefinal drive...
Re: 87 Westy 2WD -- only reverse gear in automatic transmission works
Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
Sat, 6 Dec 2014 19:34:36 -0800
...the forward clutch; and 3) the shims that control the final drive-transmission endplay (there were no shims at all found in my tranny...
Re: When & why replace heads? A Friday Dennis Discussion.
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Tue, 11 Apr 2023 22:16:31 +0000
...The final drive for the transmission > is in need of replacement as the pinion bearings are loose so I know the > housing is shot...
Re: Sad and depressed
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Fri, 1 Apr 2016 09:37:58 -1000
...but google 'replacing seal between differential and transmission on a Vanagon automatic transaxle.' that'll get you started. that's how to find out...
Re: 87 Westy 2WD -- only reverse gear in automatic transmission works
Historical mailing list - James
Sun, 7 Dec 2014 23:14:55 -0500
...the forward clutch; and 3) the > > >> shims that control the final drive-transmission endplay (there were > > >> no shims at all found in my tranny...
Re: Tiico into Diesel
Historical mailing list - Robert S Keezer
Mon, 22 Oct 2001 15:35:24 -0700
...The 80-83 Vanagon trans has a better final drive ratio (.457) as opposed to the lower geared WBX- (.483) years 1983.5-1991...
Re: Rusty Transmission, Remove the Rust or Not?
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Sun, 26 Apr 2009 07:52:50 -0400
...Puddle of oil under the van, open all light and go see under, red (it's an automatic)... i say to my self the...
Re: Overfilling the oil issues
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Tue, 24 May 2011 14:37:29 -0400
...puddle > outside > >>> under the engine between the engine and where the automatic > transmission > >>> connects to the engine. > >>> > >>> Did the van just vent out the...
Re: Electrical fits!!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 22 Feb 2004 20:23:20 -0500
You didn't say if your van was an automatic or manual transmission so I'll assume a standard. These starters can not be...
starter/solenoid: final chapter
Historical mailing list - Crazed Idiot
Thu, 14 Mar 96 15:31:29 EST
...I know there's a different starter for those buses with automatic transmissions. If anybody wants it, let me know. Thanks for the help...
Re: more collision damage found
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Sat, 17 Oct 2009 15:26:13 -0500
...Will the manual/automatic issue be any concern, given that the original automatic isn't there anyway? Any other incompatibilites between the '87 and...
mysterious thumping sound
Historical mailing list - James Adams
Fri, 26 Sep 1997 18:27:53 -0600
...It has the sound of something which is dropping into place, kind of like a gear finally engaging in an automatic transmission which isn...
Re: Overfilling the oil issues
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Tue, 24 May 2011 13:54:23 -0400
...puddle outside >>> under the engine between the engine and where the automatic transmission >>> connects to the engine. >>> >>> Did the van just vent out the...
Re: When & why replace heads? A Friday Dennis Discussion.
Historical mailing list - John T
Tue, 11 Apr 2023 18:01:36 -0400
...The final drive for the transmission > is in need of replacement as the pinion bearings are loose so I know the > housing is shot...
Re: Project Vanagon Dyno Results & Comparison
Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
Sat, 23 Oct 2004 19:03:52 -0500
...5-speed transmission in my '87 VW >Vanagon. > > When I purchased my Vanagon it was completely stock with an automatic > > transmission and a 4...