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• Re: Transmission repair options
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Tue, 17 Apr 2007 19:10:53 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kim Brennan" <kimbrennan@MAC.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday...
• Re: Coolant leaking at upper head nut
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Wed, 5 Mar 2008 17:14:23 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Scott Daniel - Shazam" <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent...
• Re: removing input shaft seal
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Mon, 14 May 2012 21:12:09 -0400
  ...And never use a gold colored crosshaft..They are > very soft and junk.**** > > ** ** > > Daryl of AA Transaxle**** > 425-788-4070**** > > "On the cutting edge...
• Poor shifting: air-cooled Westy
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sun, 21 Sep 2014 20:06:18 -0700
  ...Since I had a fairly new AA Transaxle rebuild in the Vanagon and was intending to get rid of it, I swapped the rebuilt...
• Re: Filling the transmission
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Fri, 8 Apr 2005 10:49:22 -0700
  ...through the tube by syphon and stick the end into the transaxle fill hole. Swap out bottles when you need to; to stop the...
• Re: FS: '90 wolfsburg Syncro TDI
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:33:35 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
• Re: Syncro tranny. Hi Todd
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Mon, 18 May 1998 03:23:54 EDT
  ...Whats the school you're going too? Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles // VW dealer mechanic Olympia, WA >> I'm at Chaplin's all right. Craig...
• Re: Matthew Pollard's downshifting into 2nd: whining sound
  Historical mailing list - Jim Fritz
  Mon, 2 Nov 1998 14:24:09 -0500
  ...or replace with the new style fork during my >rebuilds. > >Good luck and keep us posted! >~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* >Todd Hill >VolksWerks Transaxles >Olympia, WA [text/html]
• Re: oil to coolant coolers, get rid of the one on the automatic transmission!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 25 Oct 2017 18:00:11 -0400
  ...I have the one >> German Transaxle assembles and recommends, and it's the same one they >> make for Go Westy (and included now on...
• Re: Soft Brake Pedal Pressure after driving with Emergency brake on.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:31:51 -0400
  ...readjusted and It is back to > being spiffy. > > Daryl of AA Transaxle > 425-788-4070 > "On the cutting edge of Old technology" > 86 Syncro...
• Re: [WetWesties] Radio Rap...friday
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:23:59 -0800
  ...trying to find a station on the road. > > Daryl of AA Transaxle > 425-788-4070 > "On the cutting edge of Old technology" > 86 Syncro...
• Re: in the year 2015......
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 24 Oct 2005 13:00:40 -0500
  ...like I > thought I was going to be... > Daryl of AA Transaxle > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <JordanVw@AOL.COM> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Sent...
• Re: turbo?
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Mon, 3 Apr 2006 12:21:09 -0700
  ...links at bottom of 1st page are prototype pics..aatransaxle.com Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) 1-877-377-0773 toll...
• Re: FS: 5 Speed Diesel Tranny
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 23 Jan 2010 19:19:01 -0800
  ...is ..........( since I think the ad said 80 to 82 >>>> vanagon transaxle ) .... >>>> is it a DK, >>>> or is it an 82 diesel 4 speed...
• Re: Vancouver Vanagon Meeting 2009
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 2 Aug 2009 19:16:40 -0700
  ...the Powered by Ford > sticker on the back... > Daryl of AA Transaxle > (425) 788-4070 > aatransaxle.com > 86 Syncro Westy > Zetec in the trunk...
• Re: Mechanical Challenge
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Mon, 15 Nov 1999 22:35:06 -0800
  ...Lets try again! > Is there anyone on this list who actually has > working knowledge of Automatic transaxles and the > Vanagon trans axle in particular...
• Re: 5-speed shift linkage..
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 30 May 2017 09:52:38 -0400
  ...Fresh Swepco 201 in my > now about 35k mile-AA Transaxle rebuilt 5 speed. No issues at all.. > Recently I queried about the linkage...
• Re: Speaking of CV joints, how do you get them back on??
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sat, 17 Apr 2010 11:17:53 -0600
  ...The joints are loose enough so that if I offer one end up to the transaxle, the other end basically falls apart/disassembles itself...
• Re: Register your VW (tm) domain name now!
  Historical mailing list - Cory Sytsma
  Wed, 24 Feb 1999 17:10:01 -0800
  ...I hate to say this...but I'm going to...I don't give advice on how to rebuild transaxles...so stop giving legal...
• Help with diagnosis (please)
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Mon, 16 Sep 2002 00:29:19 +0100
  ...some more hot oil that was forward of the driveshafts alongside transaxle. The enderframe that was really quite covered is the front and wider...
• Re: Manual trans -- note to self:
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 19 Nov 2010 12:53:00 -0600
  ...rebuild..Makes >> such a mess on my shoes... >> >> Daryl of AA Transaxle >> 425-788-4070 >> "On the cutting edge of Old technology" >> 86 Syncro...
• Re: R&R Transmission with winch?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 9 Jan 2010 21:43:32 -0800
  ...and no way to tell otherwise for sure. > Daryl of AA Transaxle > 425-788-4070 > "On the cutting edge of Old technology" > > > ----- Gold info...
• Re: Vanagon Wrecks & Insurance
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:14:54 -0700
  ...think than just hoping Farmers would pay what its worth. > > Daryl of AA Transaxle > 425-788-4070 > "On the cutting edge of old technology" > >
• diesel starters, Bently question.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Feb 1996 17:04:08 -0800
  ...I've got to drop the transaxle anyway to do the clutch, but I was hoping to drive it the two blocks around my...
• Re: Shifting is difficult after driving a distance
  Historical mailing list - Larry Johnson
  Fri, 7 Jul 2006 08:12:43 -0400
  ...Larry <<My '87 Syncro has about 5K miles on a AA Transaxle rebuild. When cold, = you can plop it into gear with two fingers...
• Re: Vanagon, Rear speaker enclosures- I have them!
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Fri, 3 Oct 2008 15:51:46 -0700
  ...Buslie (although while replacing the transaxle drive flange seals yesterday, I found some other choice names for him as well) :-)
• Re: Rebuilding Man. Tranny-Questions regarding taller gears??
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 21 Feb 2004 13:58:40 -0800
  ...I am just reporting what I have heard from others...never having > >driven one personally... > >Daryl of AA Transaxle > >Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) > >1...
• Re: Transmission Case Corrosion, Deterioration Repair, Ground Paths
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Mon, 4 Apr 2016 11:40:00 -1000
  ...stronger than JB Weld. >> >> For general corrosion resistance on an aluminum transaxle, I recommend >> Zero Rust spray can paint, in black. >> Goes on thin...
• Re: Happy Hour at Busses by the Bridge
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:55:36 -0600
  ...Daryl Christensen (AA Transaxle) and many more from the Pacific Northwest....
• Re: Transaxle noises
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Wed, 2 Dec 1998 21:01:01 -0600
  > lvlearn@MCI2000.COM quoted from his email: > ><< Mark publicly stated in his note that he DID hear bearing >noises. Yet Joshua went on to...
• Re: I'm back!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:38:12 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
• Re: Fire Wall
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Tue, 6 May 2014 10:18:20 -0600
  ...The job needs to be done while the transaxle is out for best results, which means you order the truck go come and do...
• Re: 5 speeds, was: Noisy transaxle??
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Tue, 22 Oct 2013 14:31:04 -0500
  It sounds like I would prefer the 5 speed for the gearing and pulling my small fishing boat approximately 1,000-1,200 #trailer...
• Re: Mike B's Method For Removing Outer CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Sun, 19 Feb 2012 18:30:13 -0500
  ...a T35 or T40 bit grabs quite nicely... > > Daryl of AA Transaxle > 425-788-4070 > "On the cutting edge of Old technology" > 86 Syncro...
• Re: [Syncro] Syncro tranny into 2wd Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Fri, 26 Dec 2003 08:06:08 -0500
  ...The front transaxle mount for the Syncro has a >>>cut out in it, to clear the front output shaft. Obviously this has >>>been changed...
• Re: How to get that (bleep) spare tire out (Part 3)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:01:07 -0800
  ...Nitrous would be a great way to go but I couldn't afford the transaxle rebuilds and axle replacements! ;) On Sat, Mar 12, 2011...
• Re: Shift linkage? 84 manual transmission
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 15 Apr 2017 20:02:53 -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: Turnkey Proposal Rocky Mountain Westy
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 24 May 2012 19:35:41 -0700
  ...the price by a fair > amount I think > > Daryl of AA Transaxle > 425-788-4070 > "On the cutting edge of Old technology" > 86 Syncro...
• Re: FS: '90 wolfsburg Syncro TDI
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Wed, 13 Jan 2010 19:12:17 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" What is your opinion on a good superslab rpm for...
• Re: Tranny oil cooler,(homemade kit?)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:44:20 -0800
  ...a cooler. >>> >>> Link:<http://www.weidefamily.net/vanagon/> >>> >>> Chick-on Transaxle then Transaxle R/R. Nice photo essay on the install. >>> >>> Pz >>> on a...
• Re: 86 Syncro 2.1 surging at 2K rpm no load
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Thu, 24 May 2012 20:37:16 -0700
  ...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: 4 speed/5 speed shifter
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 19 May 2010 17:05:26 -0700
  ...4 speed/5 speed shifter > > Hey gang, its become apparent that my low mileage 5 speed transaxle has a > dead bearing and needs to...
• Tranny Problem
  Historical mailing list - AA Transaxle
  Mon, 29 Apr 2002 20:31:34 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 (toll free) aatransaxle.com (web site) Date: Sun, 28...
• Re: Draining motor
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 12 Jan 2007 14:30:57 -0600
  ...2? Are we talking ice cream bucket or kid's wading pool? >>> Also should you drain the transaxle before yanking it as well? >>> >>> Nathaniel >>> >> >
• Re: Syncro Automatic??
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Wed, 28 Feb 2007 17:58:38 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ronald Michaels" <rbm1024@NETSCAPE.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday...
• Re: Trans. Install: Input shaft & clutch splines
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:50:04 -0800
  ...even if splines misaligned? >> >> I'm not totally unfamiliar with VW transaxle remove/install, but >> tonight, it was a royal PAIN. (don't ask...
• Re: Vanagon Wrecks & Insurance
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Tue, 15 Dec 2009 23:11:11 -0800
  ...think than just hoping Farmers would pay what its > worth. > > > > Daryl of AA Transaxle > > 425-788-4070 > > "On the cutting edge of old technology" > > > > >
• 5 CYL VANAGON FOR SALE
  Historical mailing list - Mark Upton
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 17:02:50 -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: What's your relative MPG?
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Fri, 9 Jan 2009 10:28:36 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com 86 Syncro Westy Zetec in the trunk ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jake de Villiers" <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL...
• Re: Checking differential and manual transmission oil levels.
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:39:53 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com 86 Syncro Westy Zetec in the trunk ----- Original Message ----- From: "Luke Bakken" <luke.bakken@GMAIL...
• Re: Tin top going camping... 2wd off road capability
  Historical mailing list - Gus Cairo
  Wed, 15 Jan 2014 20:15:22 -0800
  ...with a posi-traction rear end conversion from Daryl at AA Transaxle. Next best thing to 4WD. John John On 1/15/2014 5...
• Re: New transaxle options
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Sat, 24 Nov 2012 19:04:44 -0500
  The question at hand has nothing to do with bostig gearing, only a suggestion for a transmission source. I can argue or educate anyone...
• Re: [WetWesties] Speaking of CV joints, how do you get them back on??
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 17 Apr 2010 12:02:40 -0700
  ...The joints are loose enough so that if I offer one end up to the transaxle, the other end basically falls apart/disassembles itself...
• Re: Transmission -- hard to get in first
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Tue, 16 Nov 1999 18:52:01 -0500
  ...goes from above the gas > tank to the side of the transaxle. And you should also see an adjustable > fitting there too. What you...
• Re: 2wd Syncro Traction
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 19 Jan 2004 11:30:26 -0500
  ...ideal Vanagon would be a 2WD Sunroof >with a locking Syncro transaxle. I feel that hookup would get around as well >as, if not...
• Re: Newbie, hello all and a question(long)
  Historical mailing list - AATransaxle
  Fri, 8 Dec 2006 18:11:11 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) 425-788-4070 aatransaxle.com 86 Syncro Westy WBXTurbo ----- Original Message ----- From: "Don Hanson" <dhanson@GORGE...
• Re: Locking differential
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 20:03:12 -0500
  ...I don’t really want to go any knobbier if I can help it. >>> >>> Steve. >>> >>>> David Boan wrote: >>> >>>> I had my transaxle rebuilt a...
• Re: new standard trans popping out of 1st
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Tue, 17 Jun 2014 01:00:57 -0400
  ...I started reading on this phenomenom, turns out it has to do with *vanagon transaxle sudden death syndrome* The specific ailment is a broken...
• Re: Pulling engine/transmission together?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 29 Apr 2017 18:59:27 -0700
  ...I'm taking the tranny down to German Transaxle and trading it in on their "turbo" version (Audi transmission section) that's on the...
• Re: 91 Vanagon Manual - slow cranking....
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 8 Dec 2010 14:21:21 -0500
  ...on the bushing to keep it centered > internally. > > Daryl of AA Transaxle > 425-788-4070 > "On the cutting edge of Old technology" > 86 Syncro...