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• Manual Transmission Oil
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 16 Mar 1999 05:37:17 -0500
  After reading a few posts about hard shifting manual transmissions and realizing that mine was having this symtom especially from 1st gear to second...
• Re: parts
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Fri, 19 Sep 2003 09:23:24 -0700
  ...Z --- Jason Willenbrock <pooncerelli@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: --------------------------------- aren't manual transmission rear cv axles the same as the auto transmission? just curious because i...
• Re: Westy wants to cruise, but ...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 17 Apr 2003 20:30:25 -0400
  ...Just add the magnets to the CV joint near the transmission and mount the sensor near it. The manual trans cruise kits also include...
• Re: What Oil for Manual Transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Thu, 23 Nov 2000 09:25:08 -0800
  Geoff, I just bought three liters of Redline MT-90 Manual Transmission oil, though I haven't put them in yet. This is a...
• Re: Front Transmission Mount Additional Info
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Mon, 25 Feb 2008 15:02:36 -0600
  Sorry! I mentioned manual transmission in the first post, but failed to state that it is for a 2WD, 1988 Wolfsburg Vanagon, ej22. ...not...
• Re: Manual Vanagon Transmissions - used vs. rebuilt
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 Jun 2005 02:05:53 EDT
  ...i have a '90 GL im parting out w/ a good manual tranny... chris
• Re: The automatic tranny on vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 23 Jul 2007 08:52:47 -0700
  Thanks, Dennis & Roger for posting information about the automatic transmissions. I have heard that they are quite reliable, though I must say that when...
• Re: Vanagon vs Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Trooz
  Tue, 13 Nov 2007 07:50:49 -0800
  ...Vanagon - manual > transmission. For me and camping/driving in the mountains, > or just having fun on the back roads only a manual > transmission will...
• Frydae - Right-Hand drive manual transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Fri, 14 Mar 2014 06:29:14 -0700
  For some reason I woke up this morning thinking about driving a manual transmission right-hand drive car. �Maybe I was dreaming about visiting...
• Re: Transmission rebuild
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 7 Dec 1996 12:23:53 -0500
  ...and your willingness/ability to read and follow directions in a manual. >> Transmission is easier to remove thna engine. In Vanagons, engine can remain...
• Re: Manual Transmission, what to do?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 11 Dec 2003 22:37:41 -0500
  ...Manual Transmission, what to do? I posted some of this before but I need to decide what I'm doing and do it. I...
• Starter Trade
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 10 Jun 2001 22:03:55 -0500
  I need to trade a good Aircooled 2000cc Automatic Transmission Starter for a starter for a Aircooled 2000cc Manual transmission starter. Anybody out there...
• Re: Shaft off to replace 1 cv?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 18 Sep 2004 21:13:32 -0400
  > I personally have a thing against rebuilt CV.s which > are what are used on those shaft assemblies Actually, for manual transmissions we have...
• Re: Manual Transmission Leaking at CV Joint
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 22 Sep 2010 15:56:42 -0700
  ...Manual Transmission Leaking at CV Joint Just got back from a 4,500 mile roadtrip without incident. However, when parked in the garage, I...
• Re: Buying a new manual transmission - considering Go Westy final drive increase
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 20 May 2005 15:40:10 -0400
  Put synthetic in the trans and get another year or so out of it.
• Re: Honest question for the group
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Fri, 6 Jun 2014 12:06:30 -0700
  The manual transmissions are much better than the autos. The 5 cylinder engines have issues with cracked exhaust manifolds, and they are a bear...
• Re: Troubleshooting the Basic Idle Stabilizer System - Manual Transmissions- Part I
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 25 Mar 2009 23:29:47 -0700
  ...Troubleshooting the Basic Idle Stabilizer System - Manual Transmissions- Part I > This is long, but for the record and the archives, so please bear with...
• Re: '91 Westy Manual Transmission Fluid
  Historical mailing list - Hans Brouwer
  Tue, 14 Nov 2000 21:57:07 -0500
  ...She is a four-speed, manual transmission. > > I crawled underneath today, to look around for a moment, familiarize > myself with the workings. I have...
• Re: difficulty shifting
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 5 Oct 2017 13:00:24 -0700
  ...So > > far as I know, the transmission has never been rebuilt, but manual > > transmissions don't break, right? > > > > This morning I noticed a grinding...
• Transmission
  Historical mailing list - timnew
  Mon, 19 Feb 2001 13:50:38 -0800
  I'm new to the vanagon world and for that matter the manual transmission world, so once again bare with me. My clutch shakes...
• Re: Manual -> auto?
  Historical mailing list - Yvan Rodrigues
  Fri, 27 Sep 1996 18:17:46 -0400
  > How feasible is it to convert the 4 speed manual gearbox to an automatic? > This is the only feature stopping this car from being...
• Re: Synthetic oils in the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 10:59:46 -0400
  ...I'm not disagreeing with your stand, just with this particular argument. > Many manual transmissions and differentials use synthetic gear lubes > "filled for life...
• Re: looking for a volkswagen!
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Tue, 20 Nov 2001 16:57:10 -0800
  ...Sue Holbink > I've been looking for a used manual transmission volkswagen camper. I've > been checking the newspapers, autotrader, local dealers. Anyone have...
• NVC: New Beetle questions
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Fri, 17 Oct 2003 18:27:22 -0500
  I'm looking at buying a used 2000 Beetle GLS, manual transmission, 19k km (11k miles). Anything to look out for? Thanks Jeff
• Re: Jumpy Trans
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 25 Jul 2001 20:09:09 -0700
  ...I have the > manual transmission, and the shuddering goes away after a little driving. Is > this indicative of anything? > > Thanks, > Patrick
• Re: Auto Tranny vs. Manual?
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Sat, 28 Mar 1998 08:35:24 EST
  ...COM writes: << automatic transmission steals power from an already power-poor vehicle. True? Opinions/advantages/disadvantages of auto vs. manual? >> only if you like...
• Lubricant for rear shift linkage?
  Historical mailing list - Myers, Thomas A
  Fri, 14 Nov 2003 08:49:58 -0500
  I am just about to replace the rubber boots on the shift linkage on the side of my manual transmission. At the moment i...
• Re: Manual Transmission Fill
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 11:13:16 -0500
  ...and through a hose into the transmission. I have tried many other ways to fill a manual trans in place and this is by...
• Re: Manual transmission oil?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 13 May 2009 14:28:54 -0500
  I had a manual tranny 85 GL and currently running a manual tranny 88 GL. Both have been run for untold miles on the...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 17 Nov 2003 - Special issue (#2003-1099)
  Historical mailing list - trooz
  Mon, 17 Nov 2003 23:34:12 -0800
  ...If I had a choice, I'd opt for a manual transmission for two reasons: 1) you're right; the auto tranny sucks a...
• Manual Vanagon Transmissions - used vs. rebuilt
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Tue, 31 May 2005 14:20:21 -0400
  ...vanagon transmission (just vanagon correct?) from years 83-91/2, water-cooled will work in my 1985 Vanagon? 2nd question: Is it worth finding...
• Re: Transmission (was swapping) mileage
  Historical mailing list - Jay Roth
  Sun, 10 Jul 2005 15:13:02 -0500
  What's the lists' record for a transmission, either manual or auto? Hopefully without jinxing, I can boast 337k on the original manual tranny...
• Re: parts
  Historical mailing list - Leon
  Fri, 19 Sep 2003 14:29:58 -0700
  ...Leon On Fri, 19 Sep 2003 01:44:04 -0400, Jason Willenbrock <pooncerelli@hotmail.com> wrote: > aren't manual transmission rear cv axles the...
• Wanted: Good Manual Tranny for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 17 Feb 2001 08:56:58 EST
  I am in search of a known good, used manual transmission (no grinding or whining) for a 83.5-91 waterboxer Vanagon. Anyone? I...
• Re: Redline MTL--important!
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Wed, 24 Mar 1999 17:17:27 -0700
  ...MTL- Manual Transmission lubricant - a 75W/80W GL-4 gear oil MT-90 - Manual Transmission lubricant - a 75W90 GL-4 gear oil Bill -----Original...
• Auto conversion to Manual?
  Historical mailing list - Ron LK Johnson
  Fri, 18 May 2007 09:45:04 -0700
  ...is it possible to install a Manual transmission in a van originally set up for an Auto? Is there anything specific to the chassis...
• Re: women and standard gearbox
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Tue, 2 Jan 2007 17:50:48 -0800
  ...Move the selector lever to "P" (Automatic transmission) of move the gearshift lever to "R" or "1" (Manual transmission). On hills also turn the...
• Re: Blown Transmission?
  Historical mailing list - John Hurley
  Fri, 8 Oct 1999 11:01:20 -0400
  ...Blown Transmission? can any of you who have had their trannies rebuilt give me an idea of what it costs. I'd like to...
• Re: Carat: Manual vs Automatic
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Nov 1999 00:01:52 EST
  ...really take off any faster with the first gear on the manual transmission being so low? >> put a set of ken's 15" south...
• Re: Vanagon Definition
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 27 Sep 2005 11:42:57 EDT
  ...weak manual transmission is news to me well apparently your the only one its news to.. LOL :<) the 83-89 vanagon manual trannys are...
• Re: Needed Automatic Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 15 Dec 2014 09:38:39 -0800
  ...He just swap out a good running auto-trans for a 4 speed manual for a customer. where are you located in Southern California...
• curious ebay vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 14 Oct 2007 22:24:14 -0700
  ...4th gear in the transmission so it will be compatible with the new diesel engine." Now, the manual transmission has what, a .77 or...
• EV Manuals UPDATE....
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Jul 1995 12:04:05 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Body - Exterior, Body - Interior Fuel Injection & Ignition Manual Transmission General, Engine Suspension, Wheels, Brakes, Steering Electrical Equipment (not wiring diagrams) Body Repair Manual (seems...
• CRUISE CONTROL
  Historical mailing list - ARKADY MIRVIS
  Sat, 30 Jan 1999 09:18:14 -0800
  Hello; Can 1987 Westfalia with 4-speed manual transmission be equipped with the cruise control? Anyone knows who sells it as retrofit or otherwise...
• 87 w/ no reverse lights
  Historical mailing list - Ned
  Sun, 19 May 2002 19:58:16 -0400
  anyone know exactly where the reverse light switch is on the manual transmission? I have no lights and suspect the switch is bad. Thanks
• Automatic vs Manual
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 25 May 2012 19:48:08 -0500
  ...A key point for me in this decision is going to revolve around the manual vs the automatic transmission. Somewhere down the road I...
• Re: Redline Tranny Oil
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 5 Jul 2001 19:57:23 -0500
  ...I think I will order some Redline. > > How much do I need & which type should I get > for my '85 manual transmission? > > Thanks, > Phaedra
• EV Conversion of an '84 Vanagon with Automatic Transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Tobias Gogolin
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 12:22:47 -0700
  ...I know that many EV conversions leave the manual transmission as an interface to the drive train and to have that torque converting gear...
• Re: Any real automatic trans upgrade for vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - pedro dos santos
  Sat, 29 Dec 2007 10:54:47 -0800
  ...Also, it seems to me that it's an "auto manual" setup. The shift governor for the 090 transmission is usually on the final...
• vanagon 4-speed trans, $250
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 23 Feb 2006 23:18:32 -0600
  ...VANAGON MANUAL TRANSMISSION (1/22/06) DESCRIPTION: 4 speed transmission removed from 1990 Vanagon, includes starter. $250.00 CONTACT: Stephen Rose PHONE: 3399877033 now...
• Re: Transmission rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Beth Young
  Fri, 6 Dec 1996 07:33:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...Newly bought 1979 Westfalia with a bad main bearing in the > transmission (manual, not automatic). Local (San Luis Obispo, CA) VW > mechanic estimates $800...
• Re: Looking for a working used 2.1 engine and manual transmission.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 3 May 2019 21:44:21 +0000
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• Re: small leak from manual transmission
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 8 Jul 2018 15:41:03 +0000
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• 84 Transmasion hex bolt size
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sheridan
  Wed, 20 Feb 2002 22:30:42 -0500
  ...Can anyone tell me the hex size needed to remove the fluid level bolt on a 84 manual transmission. Thanks in advance, Michael
• Re: 1990 Westy - do 3 transmissions have same problem?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 10 Oct 2005 23:25:51 -0400
  ...1990 Westy - do 3 transmissions have same problem? Hi all, I've been having weird transmission problems with my 1990 Westy manual transmission. I...
• Re: Honest question for the group
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 6 Jun 2014 18:58:39 -0400
  ...15:06 Jeff Schwaia <vw.doka@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a): > The manual transmissions are much better than the autos. The 5 cylinder engines have...
• Re: '88 Westy Transmission Repair $2500?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 27 May 2005 15:26:30 -0500
  Chris Paquette wrote: >The automatic transmission in my '88 Westy has started to stick and slip, >apparently indicating the impending end of its natural...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 25 Apr 2006 to 26 Apr 2006 - Special issue (#2006-359)
  Historical mailing list - Neal Barrentine
  Wed, 26 Apr 2006 21:39:44 -0500
  > A manual transmission > automobile can use the engine for slowing down much more effectively > than an automatic can. The cost of the energy lost...
• Re: What Oil for Manual Transmission?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 23 Nov 2000 08:32:17 -0600
  Geoff, I run Redline MT90 synthetic gear oil year-round in my manual tranny on my 88 GL. Have now for nearly two years...
• Re: Your thoughts on auto transmission
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 17 Mar 2004 10:23:55 -0600
  While I drive with a manual tranny, everything I have ever read on The List says the auto tranny is stronger, more reliable that...