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• AA Transaxle and The BusDepot are run by Jews!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Kyle Oliphant
  Tue, 16 Mar 2004 19:35:17 EST
  Das Juden!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
• Re: Buses by the Beach Bus Benefit this weekend - Wooooo Hoooo!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Wed, 19 May 2010 08:56:11 -0400
  After much rebuilding of motors, installing trash transaxles from Samba members, removing trash transaxles, resealing old transaxles and gnashing of teeth, JoesVan is ready...
• Re: Noisy transaxle??
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Mon, 21 Oct 2013 20:04:35 -0600
  ...The more time I drive Velma with > the > > much quieter turbo diesel than the previous n/a diesel I've noticed more > > transaxle noise...
• Re: AA Transaxle? German Transaxle? also Limited slip options?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 5 Nov 2015 12:27:08 -0500
  ...I'm appx an equal distance from Bend, Or or Duval, Wa.. > .I'm > > about to choose between AA Transaxle and German Transaxle in...
• Re: Manual Transmission fluid fill
  Historical mailing list - Lee Schelin
  Mon, 14 Jun 1999 21:30:06 -0700
  Getting ready to change the transaxle over to RedLine, what's the capacity? Lee... 86 Vanagon GL Todd Last wrote: > I used a suction...
• Peloquin Differential
  Historical mailing list - Nathan Wood
  Mon, 10 Mar 2014 22:33:22 -0500
  German Transaxle also offers the Peloquin Differential in their rebuilt automatic transaxles. It is not listed on the website but when I emailed them...
• Re: Silly idea?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 10 Feb 2014 12:02:23 -0800
  ...I am planning on having my >>>> diesel >>>> ratio transaxle rebuilt with a 1st and second ratio change to a 4.13 and >>>> 2.25...
• Re: Tom Hanks and his syncro Westy on Letterman
  Historical mailing list - Daryl of AA Transaxle
  Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:49:15 -0700
  U tube vid posted on the wet westies list http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CY0yzO_ESI Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070...
• Re: Transaxle -- Failure?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 31 Dec 1999 18:41:45 -0500
  ...VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, December 31, 1999 2:14 PM Subject: Transaxle -- Failure? > My Vanagon has been running OK for a while. Then I...
• Re: AA Transaxle? German Transaxle? also Limited slip options?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 5 Nov 2015 13:37:49 -0500
  ...AA Transaxle? German Transaxle? also Limited slip > options? > Sent by: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> > ------------------------------ > > > > I have a AA/Matt rebuilt 2...
• Switching from GL5 to GL4 Gear Oil: Findings
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 4 Jan 2016 09:25:06 -0800
  ...Since "new", I'd run two types of GL5 oil on my AA rebuilt transaxle. With either, engine cold, I saw stiff shifting until...
• Re: Robert's .70 5th gear transaxle #2
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Mon, 23 Nov 1998 22:28:57 EST
  ...Look forward to hearing about your engine! -Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA
• WTB: Synchro Locking Differential Switch
  Historical mailing list - Mike Karseboom
  Mon, 1 Nov 1999 15:04:18 -0800
  ...The guys at German Transaxle in Bend, Oregon say they can do this with a synchro case and lock mechanism. The other internals will...
• Re: 1st time pulling my WBX, Advice?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 11 May 2004 02:55:33 EDT
  ...Lower the engine/transaxle onto a piece of carpeting which is long enough for the assembly to rest on. If you do not have...
• Re: Vanagon Transaxle Oil Change
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Dove
  Mon, 25 Sep 1995 16:20:36 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I want to change the transaxle oil in my '85 Vanagon. It > looks impossible to get the drain bolt out due to the exhaust...
• Re: Drippy Tranny-REPLY
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Wed, 9 Sep 1998 19:03:08 EDT
  Todd Last's transaxle seems to be leaking from where the sideshift mechanism goes into the main case and he wanted to know if...
• Re: Michael Sullivan! (No Spam or Vanagon content!)
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Wed, 20 Jan 1999 01:48:51 EST
  ...Thought that if I couldn't shoot the real thing then this would at least tide you over! -Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA...
• Re: redline
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Wed, 19 Dec 2001 06:41:44 +0800
  ...If the transaxle starts overflowing, just set the bottle on the floor and the excess will return to the bottle. Tim Hannink Goldibox - 1987...
• Rebuild tranny with taller 3rd or 4th--yes or no??
  Historical mailing list - Michael Nichols
  Mon, 7 Jan 2002 09:44:44 -0500
  ...I am about to order a rebuilt air cooled transaxle, and I am considering purchasing the gear modification option of a taller 3rd or...
• Re: FW: Re: vanagon 5-speeds
  Historical mailing list - Michael Ramer
  Fri, 27 Jul 2001 08:48:11 -0700
  I thought it was just for the transmission also, but they do state 'transaxle', so from this one would assume they are talking about...
• Re: AA Transaxle: Happy! Relevant Info, Long.
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 20 Jun 2014 11:32:33 -0700
  ...AA Transaxle: Happy! Relavant Info, Long. Hey folks. First off: a big "thanks" to Matt and Erica at AA Transaxle. They provided assistance with...
• Dream Drivetrain
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 09:56:58 -0500
  ...and the Corvair transaxle? The Corvair transaxle has withstood V-8 conversions--most of the internal parts of the '66-69 "Saginaw" transaxles used...
• transmission rebuild
  Historical mailing list - AD Felder
  Mon, 16 Mar 2009 19:50:44 -0700
  ok, at the risk of starting a fistfight, I am having my 4-speed 091 transaxle rebuilt.� Any opinions on lubricant for this?� I...
• AA Transaxles
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Thu, 12 Aug 2004 14:18:08 -0700
  Any one have Daryl's email address? Jere 90 GL 88 GL
• Re: AA Transaxle? German Transaxle? also Limited slip options?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 5 Nov 2015 13:57:20 -0500
  ...AA Transaxle? German Transaxle? also Limited slip > options? > Sent by: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> > ------------------------------ > > > > I also have a Syncro Doka w...
• Re: Will Porsche transaxle fit in Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Moritz, Thomas W NWW
  Wed, 15 Aug 2001 13:33:22 -0700
  ...Will Porsche transaxle fit in Vanagon? Martin Schneider Designed Systems uses the G50 with its Porsche engine kits for Vanagons. You can also get...
• Re: AA Transaxle? German Transaxle? also Limited slip options?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 5 Nov 2015 22:15:01 -0500
  ...AA Transaxle? German Transaxle? also Limited slip options? So everyone loves the Peloquin Limited slip...That seems to be the best option, if price...
• Re: Switching from GL5 to GL4 Gear Oil: Findings
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 4 Jan 2016 09:27:44 -0800
  ... and this is for a 2wd '81 Westy running a stock configuration transaxle. i.e. no LSD or the like, no taller gears. Am...
• Re: Vanagon transaxles- sorta long
  Historical mailing list - Jwilli941
  Sun, 3 May 1998 01:32:55 EDT
  ...Jim- $500 for a Vanagon 5 speed is what I usually have to pay for a core transaxle from a wrecking yard. I would...
• Resending message about CV boots
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Thu, 18 Mar 2021 18:18:39 +0000
  Dear Van Types I recently found that the boots on my new CVs look "wet" (This is on an '85 with manual transaxle). I...
• Re: Borescope: Inspect Transaxle 3/4 Slider Hub?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Tue, 1 Aug 2017 18:17:18 -0400
  I have 287,755 miles on my original transaxle. <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig...
• Re: Berg short shift kit..
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Fri, 5 Mar 2004 12:04:49 +1100
  ...It's not the strongest transaxle >in the world either; and it's pushing two tons. > >Although someone (I think TJ) said that with...
• Re: Joel's lube search
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Sat, 17 Apr 1999 10:18:14 -0700
  ...If not, or its too > expensive, then try Redline or an Amsoil dealer. > > Run GL4 synthetic in both the transaxle and also in the...
• Re: Draining/refilling oil of the Vanagons transaxle?
  Historical mailing list - THOMAS IN GEORGIA
  Sun, 26 Aug 2007 14:44:36 -0700
  ...On 8/25/07, THOMAS IN GEORGIA wrote: > HI, > Anyone ever remove and refill the gear oil in there transaxles of there vanagon? Is...
• Re: Limited Vanagon content: using reverse running transaxles
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Mon, 23 Nov 1998 18:58:01 -0600
  ...I am proficient at >tearing down transaxles and the possibility stills exists, but I too was >thinking of just making a rabbit motor run...
• (newbie) Engine swaps, adapter-less
  Historical mailing list - Chris Harris
  Tue, 3 Sep 2002 13:22:09 -0500
  ...Rabbit/Scirroco/Jetta(older?) gas engines >>>will not<<< bolt onto either gas or diesel Vanagon transaxles without use of an adapter plate. 2. R...
• Re: Use of Synthetic Oil in Syncro Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Thu, 14 May 1998 23:26:43 -0700
  ...Redline MT 90 Manual Transmission-Transaxle Lubricant (which is a 75W90 API GL-4 gear oil designed for transaxles) Both of these oils meet...
• Re: Aircooled gas engine trans into Turbo Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Mon, 3 May 1999 04:01:42 EDT
  ...Should you not be able to locate one in good shape.......;^) -Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA 360-412-0948
• Re: Trans Rebuilder
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Mon, 19 Apr 1999 19:47:00 -0400
  ...Trans Rebuilder > > > I am AA Transaxle. New to this list but I have been in the VW world for 28 > Yrs. > I rebuild VW...
• Re: Has anyone on the list dealt with German Transaxle of America?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Freeman
  Sat, 9 Nov 2002 00:33:03 -0800
  I had my Syncro tranny and my Barndoor reduction boxes done by Gary Zink of Gary's Transaxles in Kent WA. Most local mechanics...
• Vanagon tranny
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 9 Oct 2022 07:10:50 -0500
  Is the vanagon 090 transmission or perhaps transaxle used in any other model Volkswagen?
• Re: AA Transaxle? German Transaxle? also Limited slip options?
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
  Thu, 5 Nov 2015 09:35:38 -0800
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• Re: Stuck in Third Gear - New Transaxle Question
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Edwards
  Mon, 28 Apr 2003 13:30:04 -0400
  ...Assuming i need a transaxle rebuild, can folks please recommend a few reliable rebuilders who I might possibly work with? Thanks in advance, Kevin...
• Re: Vanagon Transmission/Transaxle? (No gun content)
  Historical mailing list - Howard Fleming
  Fri, 2 Apr 1999 18:56:01 -0500
  ...The transaxle was 1 pint low. I topped it off. > > The first time I replaced the seal between transmission > and transaxle myself. This lasted...
• Re: Flipped transaxles for HiPo Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Fri, 26 Mar 1999 15:17:49 EST
  ...If you are looking for a performance transaxle then you might consider the Porsche G50 5 spd. No info on it handy but if...
• Re: Manual Transmission fluid fill
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 15 Jun 1999 00:56:31 -0700
  ...34.1a Todd '88 Westy Lee Schelin wrote: > Getting ready to change the transaxle over to RedLine, what's the capacity? > > Lee... > 86 Vanagon...
• Re: AA Transaxle and The BusDepot are run by Jews!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Tue, 16 Mar 2004 20:03:34 -0500
  ...AA Transaxle and The BusDepot are run by Jews!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! > Das Juden!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! >
• Transaxle mount, possible source A1 chassis?
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
  Thu, 3 Jun 2004 18:22:25 -0700
  My front transaxle mount is shot again. This is a used one I picked up. The price of a new mount is about $125...
• Re: Mobil I ... transaxle
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 5 Oct 2007 14:24:24 -0700
  ...Does anyone have an opinion on Mobil 1 gear oil for the transaxle? I found some 75W90 on clearance the other day and I...
• Rebuilt transaxle grinds
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Mon, 29 Dec 2014 07:11:51 -0600
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• Re: aircooled transaxle with 1.6NA diesel
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Fri, 18 Jan 2002 05:33:16 -0500
  ...aircooled transaxle with 1.6NA diesel > Could anyone suggest which Air Cooled transmissions they recommend or have > had success with? For example, I think...
• Re: Borescope: Inspect Transaxle 3/4 Slider Hub?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 1 Aug 2017 22:52:18 +0000
  ...Inspect Transaxle 3/4 Slider Hub? I have 287,755 miles on my original transaxle. <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email...
• Alternative Rear Wheel Drive Transaxles
  Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
  Wed, 13 Jan 1999 13:05:18 -0600
  ...What stronger alternative rear wheel drive transaxles exist which may be suitable for replacing Vanagon transaxles in repowering applications where the Vanagon 200 newton...
• Transaxle Value
  Historical mailing list - Jim Huskins
  Thu, 14 Jun 2001 21:09:24 -0400
  I'm looking for opinion of value on an '82 transaxle. I don't know the condition for sure because the PO threw it...
• Re: Silly idea?
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Mon, 10 Feb 2014 14:05:25 -0600
  ...I am planning on having my >>>>> diesel >>>>> ratio transaxle rebuilt with a 1st and second ratio change to a 4.13 >>>>> and >>>>> 2.25...
• Re: AA Transaxle? German Transaxle? also Limited slip options?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 5 Nov 2015 13:43:34 -0500
  ...AA Transaxle? German Transaxle? also Limited slip >> options? >> Sent by: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> >> ------------------------------ >> >> >> >> I have a AA/Matt rebuilt 2...
• Automatic transaxle final drive oil leve.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Wed, 14 Sep 2016 13:16:59 -0400
  Anyone want to weigh in on what the oil level should be in the final drive of an automatic transaxle? Before I left for...
• Re: Audi Trannies running in reverse again?-reply
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Tue, 24 Nov 1998 03:32:54 EST
  ...Hey buddy! Wanna buy a Syncro?? I will continue to support the Vanagon, at least the transaxles for now, as best I can for...
• Re: Bearing load on reverse driven transaxles
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Wed, 25 Nov 1998 20:14:56 EST
  ...I do a lot of the Type I style transaxles and do not see any unusual wear patterns on the ring gear or pinion...
• Re: Alloy wheel and drum bolt question,
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
  Thu, 22 Apr 2004 07:13:05 -0700
  ...This allowed the transaxle to slip sideways during hard cornering and then the transaxle bracket would rub on the engine mount frame; causing a...