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• Re: shift linkage concept question
  Historical mailing list - Doug
  Fri, 12 Nov 2004 17:01:31 -0500
  ...If the >depth of this shaft isn't correct within millimeters, you are shifting >into "nothing" back at the transaxle. And to guide you...
• Re: Place to mount shackles?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 25 May 2011 17:21:00 -0700
  ...pull a rig out of "major > stuckage situations"... > > Daryl of AA Transaxle > 425-788-4070 > "On the cutting edge of Old technology" > 86 Syncro...
• Re: 2wd Limited Slip
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Tue, 22 Mar 2011 22:44:45 -0700
  ...go just about anywhere a Syncro can go. >> >> Daryl of AA Transaxle >> 425-788-4070 >> "On the cutting edge of Old technology" >> 86 Syncro...
• Re: CV bolts and DPO mechanics
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Fri, 21 Jan 2011 20:03:03 -0500
  ...Instead, that ONE tight bolt held the CV joint fast against the transaxle flange, and so long as ONE of the other five bolts...
• little ducks fighting bigger ducks
  Historical mailing list - brady
  Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:41:25 -0800
  ...Vans for sale > > My son looked at those last summer...Bees galore... > > Daryl of AA Transaxle > 425-788-4070 > "On the cutting edge of...
• Re: Which redline oil to use
  Historical mailing list - AA Transaxle
  Thu, 2 May 2002 09:32:49 -0700
  ...Feel free to post any of my replies to the list also...Later Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) (425) 788-4070...
• Re: 4th Gear Ratio Swaps?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 24 Dec 2003 16:39:32 -0800
  ...Haven't > actually heard of any definitive results. > Daryl of AA Transaxle >
• Re: 82westie 1.6 diesel upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Joe Luther
  Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:44:40 -0400
  ...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: idea?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 25 Oct 2013 10:10:00 -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: replaced tranny but no move. What next?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sun, 18 Dec 2005 21:46:28 -0800
  ...Sept, before I went the cheapie "assumed good" route) was German Transaxle of America in Bend, OR (http://www.gtainc.biz/.) I've emailed...
• Re: Should I replace my transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:10:44 -0800
  FYI I can pick up or deliver to/from the SF Bay area or AA Transaxle if my road trip timing works for either...
• Re: Auto Transmission advice
  Historical mailing list - Peter Lapp
  Wed, 3 Nov 2010 17:25:52 -0500
  ...Auto Transmission advice > > Get a rebuilt from German Transaxle and swap them out. Easily done on a > weekend. No more worries. > > On Wed, Nov...
• bilge blower speed control - HOW?
  Historical mailing list - Holly and Chris Mills
  Thu, 22 Feb 2001 19:42:35 -0800
  ...for a Corvair 1 adaptor plate for Corvair engine to VW transaxle 1 1949 Chevy Pickup, 3100, black, original, good driver restored bed $3000
• Re: Towing a syncro.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 14 Jul 2003 18:28:00 -0400
  ...The flywheel spins the clutch which spins the transaxle input shaft. That's the lower shaft, down in the oil, splashing it around onto...
• Re: Buying a Van - New Question
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Tue, 19 Apr 2011 15:21:59 -0500
  ...I know to look to see if the >> transaxle (or is it a transmission in these?) is from a later model >> cause the diesel...
• Re: loud trans clanging in reverse and first
  Historical mailing list - Fred Porter
  Mon, 29 Jun 1998 16:46:04 -0600
  ...180,000+miles total on vehicle > >transaxle and clutch replaced about 55,000mi ago > >redline MTL in transaxle and differential (replaced about 7500mi ago...
• Clacking Noise while braking
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Mon, 1 Jun 1998 22:50:25 -0700
  ...I can shake the motor/transaxle...in the mounts...the mounts seem a little soft when it comes to movement in the initial range...
• Re: Shift linkage? 84 manual transmission
  Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
  Sat, 15 Apr 2017 11:53:11 -0700
  ...Shift linkage? 84 manual transmission Any suggestions for adjusting? I have a 5sp diesel trans, recently rebuilt by AA Transaxle. Over the winter, away...
• Re: 86 Syncro 2.1 surging at 2K rpm no load
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Thu, 24 May 2012 08:30:29 -0400
  ...off or its losing spark for a bit. > > Daryl of AA Transaxle > 425-788-4070 > "On the cutting edge of Old technology" > 86 Syncro...
• Re: Nissan NV Cargo van review
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:52:46 -0700
  ...My plans are borrowing heavily from Daryl of AA Transaxle fame<g>. (He's an ex-coastie...) http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic...
• Re: No Lo/Hi Beams
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 20 Jun 2009 15:26:01 -0600
  ...the logical culprit..Kinda all depends on > how the Aux lights were wired.. > Usually it's the headlight switch though. > Daryl of AA Transaxle > >
• Re: '81 2.0L in '73 westy no fit?
  Historical mailing list - Erik Soule
  Fri, 3 Feb 1995 14:26:20 -0800
  ...The > flywheel was just a bit too big, and you had to grind out the inside > of the transaxle clutch housing --- is that what...
• Stan's 8 years of experience
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 9 Oct 2002 11:30:02 -0500
  ...and call Bob Donalds, Jake Rabey, Ron Solomon, Daryl at AA Transaxle or whoever the needed guru is. Don't depend on E-mail...
• Bus Depot and Rebuilt Transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 1 Oct 2003 01:10:44 EDT
  ...Of course price and quality at AA Transaxle are well known to this group. As I have mentioned previously to this august forum, I...
• iVAN events Bay Area Edition 01/22/11
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 20 Jan 2011 11:41:42 -0800
  ...Wasserboxer can drive without blowing a headgasket >> or the distance your transaxle can withstand your new engine conversion. >> >> I know some smartbasses out there...
• re: how about a NW gathering
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 Jan 1995 23:53:14 -0800
  ...And it would give >me some incentive to put the new transaxle in, so I could make the trip! > Just got around to reading...
• Re: beware this syncro KILL THE KYLE THREADS PLEASE!
  Historical mailing list - Woten, Rodney
  Fri, 19 Mar 2004 12:01:54 -0600
  ...whats there to beware about? the above ads seem honest, he states there is no engine or transaxle, and the price is 900 or...
• Re: Tornado Red OR Metalic black?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 12 Dec 2006 12:51:09 -0500
  ...gadget (African wheels and grille), a Subi >>> 2.5L, an >>> AA transaxle, everything mechanic will be NEW or rebuilt. I will, >>> one day >>> sell...
• Re: first time buyer
  Historical mailing list - Matt Thyer
  Fri, 21 Jan 2011 12:45:37 -0800
  ...That said I had a great time even though I had to make repairs to the transaxle, the fuel pump and the coolant system...
• Re: 1.9L spark plug &water pump suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Sun, 2 Jan 2005 15:36:05 -0800
  ...liked platinums >> much...but the wr7dp should work... >> Daryl of AA Transaxle >> Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) >> 1-877-377-0773 toll free >> 425-788...
• Re: I will survive
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Apr 95 10:49:34 MDT
  ...What ever you do do not set yourself on fire under the van since the transaxle has a magnessium case that will light up...
• Re: Fwd: CamperVW
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Fri, 2 Jul 1999 22:17:03 -0400
  Check out http://www.enter.net/~bloss/vw/vwshops/ and my personal bias would be Todd at volkswerks transaxles, especially with a synchro and...
• Re: So you want to go to a 094 five speed...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 9 Feb 2000 08:42:42 EST
  ...Weddle will have the EXACT amount. > > With AA transaxle, wanting $900 for the rebuild and another $279 each for > the better ratio 3rd and...
• Re: transmission life expectancy?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 12 Jan 2004 22:45:05 -0500
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Art McGinn wrote: > at one time, the vw transaxle was described as "bulletproof," capable of >100,000 miles...
• Tornado Red OR Metalic black?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Tue, 12 Dec 2006 11:25:25 -0800
  ...gadget (African wheels and grille), a Subi > 2.5L, an > AA transaxle, everything mechanic will be NEW or rebuilt. I will, > one day > sell...
• Re: Transaxle tool
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 15 Jan 2014 09:38:39 -0800
  Those sockets are too long, but I’m with you, add them to your tool collection anyway! I got my 17 wrench from NAPA...
• Euro-Drive: UPDATE 85 Volkswagen Vanagon, Surge
  Historical mailing list - "Robert Philp III (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Fri, 3 Nov 2000 23:18:53 -0500
  ...4-speed Standard Transaxle Mileage: 150,000 mi VIN: WV2B0252FH050867 Symptoms: Surge Occurs: Always _________________________ UPDATE: __________________________ Meanwhile, back at the van. I replaced the idle...
• FS: Vanagon westy AIRCOOLED 83 deluxe LOWER PRICE!
  Historical mailing list - Digest Stephen White
  Fri, 15 Feb 2002 07:23:49 -0600
  ...fuel injection components (resistor pack etc) recently replaced. * Low mileage rebuilt transaxle (have receipts) * have title The bad stuff: * Some dents, most are small...
• Re: CV Joint Dog Bone Question Years
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 9 Mar 2005 18:30:48 -0600
  ...axle shaft must be longer in order to reach from the > >transaxle to the wheel. This is why the axle shaft is different even...
• Re: Memorial for Bob and a phone call to his family
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Fri, 24 Oct 2008 09:10:36 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com I called Bob's Boston Engine number (the one on his website) and talked with...
• Re: grease on axek
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 3 Oct 2023 10:22:24 +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...
• Re: Anything like this for 1.9L?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 27 May 2011 08:02:24 -0700
  ...hoses together and they are presently dangling down > next to the transaxle in an unattractive and sloppy way. In order to > simplify the setup...
• Re: TDIs and Automatic -- Custom Gears?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 13 Oct 2005 13:25:13 -0700
  ...Coincidentally I spent a long time talking to Daryl Christensen at AA Transaxle about this very subject yesterday. It would have to come down...
• Re: 094 5 Speed kit
  Historical mailing list - C. Abney
  Fri, 30 Dec 2016 16:19:27 -0800
  ...094 5 Speed kit > > Hi Jason, > I use a 0.73 ratio 5th gear from Weddle on my 86 vanagon 094 > transaxle and it...
• Re: Windshield Sunshade Smackdown!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 11 Jun 2014 17:10:06 -0500
  ...Currently having original transaxle rebuilt eating > up all spare funds! > > Velma 82 1.9L AAZ TD Westy > On Jun 11, 2014 4:48 PM...
• Re: Transmission/gear lube
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 28 Aug 2013 22:37:54 -0400
  ...Transmission/gear lube Any suggestions on heavier transaxle lube when pulling a trailer/loaded heavy? I just want to know if its a good...
• Re: Inject grease into rear wheel bearings w/o disassembly?
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:35:43 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com 86 Syncro Westy Zetec in the trunk ----- Original Message ----- From: "Poppie Jagersand" <poppie.jagersand@YAHOO...
• My intentions ...
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Fri, 15 Oct 1999 10:23:47 +0200
  ...plate and bolt >one of these motors up to a Vanagon transaxle that had been beefed-up and >regeared for this application. > >We had...
• Auto transmission
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
  Wed, 5 Jan 2000 13:13:27 -0600
  ...Only 4 studs mount the transmission to the > transaxle, it's no big deal to swap things around. The transmission coolers > come in different...
• Re: PETRONIX MELTDOWN
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sun, 5 Nov 2000 12:36:00 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA.(Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 toll free http://www.aatransaxle.com (web site) On...
• Re: CHRIS DIXON'S $7500 Rant
  Historical mailing list - Steve Coseo
  Wed, 5 Jan 2005 20:41:50 -0800
  ...Peterson install a 2.2 soob in it and a German Transaxle VC. Then a new radiator for insurance purposes, maybe my Audi 15...
• Re: AUTO TRANS
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 5 Feb 2006 01:45:17 -0800
  ...Sometimes they carry recently rebuilt components such as transaxles and engines. The vehicles are often available for me to test drive prior to any...
• Re: VW gas I4 Engine Conversion input needed. (I think I've made my choice)
  Historical mailing list - *****************
  Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:53:02 -0500
  ...It is special to the VW transaxle. You must cut 1/4" off the input shaft. Next, mounts at 15 deg are not factory...
• Re: MT Transmission Gasket Set Install Question
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Thu, 8 May 2008 18:51:06 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ben Cichowski" <aquasheck@HOTMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday...
• Fundraiser and Services info
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Sat, 25 Oct 2008 09:57:07 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com 86 Syncro Westy..Happy the Camper Zetec in the trunk
• Re: 5sp transmission rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Mon, 25 Apr 2016 17:36:03 -0700
  ...From Weddle the price is $645 plus shipping and the transaxle builder is entitled to make some profit on the parts. > https://weddleindustries.com...
• Re: Easy CV joint replacement
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 3 Aug 2009 14:30:49 -0700
  ...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: Pennzoil GL-5 gear oil - OK to use?
  Historical mailing list - �ric Giroux
  Tue, 16 May 2000 15:17:22 -0400
  ...below, from the Redline site: ------------------------------------ Most manufacturers of manual transmissions and transaxles recommend an 80W or 90W GL-4 lubricant. GL-5 gears oils...
• Re: USA Vanagon EOL
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 16 Jan 2005 23:48:36 +0000
  ...This question has been eating me ever since trying to locate transaxles > for my (now) 3 speed van. Cores are very precious it seems...
• Re: 84 automatic trans reseal
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 31 Oct 2000 23:21:03 -0500
  ...84 automatic trans reseal About 5000 miles back, I replaced the transaxle in my 84 with a used unit, and replaced the torque converter...