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• Re: Vendor choices for rebuilt Auto Tranny
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 17 Apr 2010 09:27:52 -0500
  ...German Transaxle? Others? I'm in NC, so I > guess closer would save some time and $ on shipping these heavy items. > > Thanks for any...
• Re: Redline trans oil (part 2) and a trans question
  Historical mailing list - Fred Porter
  Thu, 14 May 1998 08:29:46 -0600
  Tom, I switched to Redline MTL in both my transaxle and front differential and really like its performance, esp cold weather. Its been in...
• Re: re. Who makes GL-4 transmission oil and why do I need it?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Bias
  Tue, 29 Aug 2000 18:06:18 GMT
  ...saysGL4, but in those days GL5 did not exist. >Daryl, AA transaxle and Chris weedle both do not use GL4 (from what I >recall...
• FS: Vanagon westy AIRCOOLED 83 deluxe
  Historical mailing list - Digest Stephen White
  Sun, 23 Dec 2001 23:40:03 -0600
  ...fuel injection components (resistor pack etc) recently replaced. * Low mileage rebuilt transaxle (have receipts) * have title The bad stuff: * Many dents, most are small...
• Re: beware this syncro KILL THE KYLE THREADS PLEASE!
  Historical mailing list - karl filc
  Fri, 19 Mar 2004 14:42:12 -0000
  ...above ads seem honest, he states there is > no engine or transaxle, and the price is 900 or best offer. its obviously a > clean...
• Re: in the year 2015......
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Mon, 24 Oct 2005 11:04:42 -0600
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle ----- Original Message ----- From: <JordanVw@AOL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday, October 24, 2005 9:02 AM Subject...
• Re: In Missoula, overfilled oil
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 31 Jul 2010 13:08:54 -0700
  ...it would have to be engine oil, transaxle differential oil, or ATF from the auto trans portion of the transaxle. 'gear oil' has a...
• Re: Transaxle Trouble 3rd & 4th - Away from Home
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 23 May 2009 15:58:13 -0500
  When attempting to back out fo my driveway to go to an art show, my 88 GL van - manual tranny - locked in reverse and...
• Objet : Redline MTL
  Historical mailing list - Gilles Gallant
  Wed, 24 Mar 1999 17:45:03 -0500
  ...Bi-Tron oil products >Use Redline MTL in your transaxle...it WILL improve the second gear shift. > >Bruno Walser wrote: > >> About a week or...
• Re: Dreaded Fourth Gear Failure
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 17 Dec 1999 10:19:42 -0800
  ...I suggest you bite the bullet and get an experienced PRO to rebuild it, someone like Gary at AA Transaxle. http://www.aatransaxle.com...
• Re: anybody have 1.9TD w/ air cooled tranny
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Wed, 1 Feb 2006 15:51:18 -0700
  ...have not seen this to > be a problem before and wondering what the list wisdom says. > > Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area)
• Re: More Fun with UPS
  Historical mailing list - AATransaxle
  Thu, 4 May 2006 21:11:53 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) 1-877-377-0773 toll free 425-788-4070 aatransaxle.com 86 Syncro Westy WBXTurbo ----- Original...
• Re: What exactly is a SCT X3 Reflasher?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 27 May 2012 14:21:52 -0500
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" 86 Syncro Westy w/Turbo Zetec in the trunk 90...
• Re: Euro-Drive: 88 Volkswagen Vanagon, Poor-idle
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Tue, 12 Dec 2000 09:33:05 -0600
  ...4-speed Standard Transaxle > Mileage: 165,000 miles > Emissions: ca > VIN: WV2ZB0255JH072164 > > Symptoms: Poor Idle Quality > Occurs: Always > > ____________________________________________________________ > > Hi All, > > I have a problem...
• Re: I4 Transmission Input Shaft Length (Full Story)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 5 Feb 2002 01:51:44 EST
  ...Bellhousing thickness from transaxle case to motor mounting surface. For DZ (Diesel) transmission, thickness is 143 mm. For the DK (Air-cooled) transmission, the...
• Install of GoWesty ATF Cooler
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 22 May 2011 19:42:59 -0700
  ...We cable-tied them the to bail on the governor cover on the side of the transaxle. I had that tray on hand to...
• Re: Auto trans wisdom please?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 7 May 2012 18:15:33 -0400
  ...Suggested courses of action? The German Transaxle unit is out of my reach at this point. Thanks, David -- David Beierl -- dbeierl@attglobal.net
• My project status update
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:44:47 -0500
  ...I have an AA Transaxle rebuilt sitting in the back of the donor van waiting to do its part. The Zetec engine is on...
• for the wanabusers: buses for sale
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 12 Aug 94 18:48:52 CDT
  ...Major engine and transaxle rebuild around 100k by VW. Dealer serviced, receipts. Solid CA body, no rust, stored winters. Drive anywhere - 4/94 trip...
• Re: Tranny oil-level (AA Trans take on the subject)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 26 Jul 2001 14:45:16 -0500
  ...use synthetic if available (esp in colder > climates) > Daryl of AA Transaxle > Duvall, WA.(Seattle area) > (425) 788-4070 > 1-877-377-0773 toll...
• Re: Replaced auto tranny doesn't work. Advice needed!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 17 Jul 2008 21:49:04 -0700
  ...You can either take it to a transmission shop (www.german-transaxle.com is a good one), or have the kids rebuild it, if...
• Re: Rear wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Mon, 1 Dec 2008 18:29:04 -0800
  ...But of course I have been fooled in the past by such things on front wheel drive rigs..ymmv Daryl of AA Transaxle (425...
• Re: 094 5 Speed kit
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Sat, 31 Dec 2016 07:58:45 -0600
  ...My Gipsy has a 094 transaxle, if you ever work on / repair one I highly recommend replacing the clips and C clips as the...
• Re: Euro-Drive: 85 Volkswagen Vanagon, Surge
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 20:40:40 -0500
  ...4-speed Standard Transaxle > Mileage: 150,000 miles > VIN: WV2B0252FH050867 > > Symptoms: Surge > Occurs: Always > > ____________________________________________________________ > > Hello Gentlemen, I have a 85 Vanagon that came in...
• Re: Dead Transmission in 84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Wed, 2 May 2001 21:11:00 -0700
  ...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: heads- bus depot or van cafe??
  Historical mailing list - Jerry
  Sun, 25 Jan 2009 11:31:09 -0600
  ...If any questions, email Stan at stan_wohlfarth@msn.com or call at (508) 333-7813 Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle...
• Vive Semper JB Weld Rex!
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 07:53:28 -0400
  ...on the Temporary repair when he sold it.... >Daryl, of AA Transaxle (who promises never to use it on a tranny rebuild..so >help...
• Re: Busses by the Bridge?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 9 Jan 2012 21:52:33 -0800
  ...Karl Wolz Daryl Christensen (AA Transaxle) And many, many more :) -- Jim Thompson 84 GL 1.9 "Gloria" 84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt" 72...
• Re: Source for reliable axle assemblies
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 9 Jan 2015 17:59:03 -0600
  ...At one time Daryl from AA Transaxle made a suggestion, > but I have not been able to find that. > Thanks > John S > Ginger - 1983...
• Re: 2WD Westy sucks in mud
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Mon, 7 Dec 2009 10:32:00 -0900
  ...All of the power goes towards propelling the van forward, and what a difference! I had German transaxle in Bend do the install on...
• Re: MOD Mike Collum 11/28 update
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sun, 29 Nov 2009 08:52:57 -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: FOR-SALE: 2 VW's
  Historical mailing list
  16 Dec 1995 21:48:20 GMT
  ...As for needing a <i>transaxle</i>, not "rear end" as he stated, on a 1983 Westfalia, hmmmmmm? Sounds like it might have been...
• Re: Chris W stranded in Sante Fe
  Historical mailing list - Mike Ray
  Wed, 16 Sep 1998 06:33:40 -0400
  ...cheaper and faster then > let's get the ball rolling. > > Sorry Bud! Like they say timing is everything! > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > Todd Hill > VolksWerks Transaxles > Olympia, WA
• Re: Transmission noise, shifter goes into reverse too easily
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Mon, 7 Feb 2005 08:30:54 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) 1-877-377-0773 toll free 425-788-4070 aatransaxle.com 86 Syncro Westy Turbocharged ----- Original...
• Re: 3.4liter v6 to 1.9liter turbo4 conversion in progress.
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Wed, 17 Aug 2005 09:46:02 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) 1-877-377-0773 toll free 425-788-4070 aatransaxle.com 86 Syncro Westy WBXTurbo ----- Original...
• Re: Redline MT90
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 1 Apr 2016 13:40:14 -1000
  ...Transaxle swears by, >> and will only warranty their trans if run on that. >> Expensive ...12 bucks a qt easily. >> Worked fine in the transaxles...
• Re: Buying a Van - New Question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 19 Apr 2011 21:51:28 -0400
  ...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: Back in service, a real pleasure, the Vanagon (long)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
  Sun, 15 May 2016 16:38:31 -0700
  ...I just finished reinstalling the > transmission after an AA Transaxle rebuild (5sp manual trans) and it is > remarkably quiet and smooth, just like new...
• Re: A general transmission question...
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Fri, 28 Jul 2000 16:21:35 -0700
  ...robust and more prone to > breaking. > > What gives? Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA.(Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 toll...
• transmission diagnostic
  Historical mailing list - AA Transaxle
  Sat, 3 May 2003 09:43:19 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 (toll free) aatransaxle.com (web site) Hi list, This...
• Q: adding a differential lock or Limited Slip on a 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Pierre Le Cruguel
  Wed, 2 Feb 2005 17:03:38 -0500
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle I have an 87 westy, 2wd, manual trans. I'd be curious to talk to Pedros too, as he is...
• Re: Best 4 spd Syncro starter replace solution?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 21 Mar 2005 22:07:33 -0500
  ...Anyway, without doing anything to the starter itself, cleaning the electrical connectors and replacing the ground strap at the nose of the transaxle cured...
• Re: ecode h4 headlights
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sat, 14 May 2005 22:40:48 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) 1-877-377-0773 toll free 425-788-4070 aatransaxle.com 86 Syncro Westy WBXTurbo ----- Original...
• Re: New on this list
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Fri, 3 Aug 2007 19:47:52 -0400
  ...I own an 83 Westfalia diesel 1.9 and an DK transaxle from Daryl. > > > >I am very happy with my vehicule I own it...
• Re: horse power
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 9 Nov 2019 23:51:28 +0000
  ...this question... - what's a safe upper margin amount of horse power for a vanagon NOT detrimental to the transaxle. thanks in advance dan
• Re: Intermittent high idle - able to make "go low"
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 24 Jun 2015 11:56:46 -0700
  ...Years ago, I road around in my '58 Beetle with a failing mount at transaxle nose. The movement in the drivetrain would pull on...
• Re: A/T changes hard
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Wed, 4 Dec 2013 20:53:05 -0500
  ...rub > for ovaling) you can get a reconditioned unit from German Transaxle. > On Dec 4, 2013 9:16 PM, "thewestyman" <zolo@foxinternet.net> wrote...
• Re: '93 Eurovan auto to manual
  Historical mailing list - Theodore Hoekman
  Fri, 7 Mar 2014 14:42:27 -0330
  ...They sell one done for them by German Transaxle for $4795 plus a $3500 core and $250 crating charge, plus shipping. You need $9000...
• Re: Matilda is on her way out
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 27 Jun 2012 22:26:37 -0700
  ...but man, systems like the cooling system, or the transaxle ......over the years ....those can get pretty tired. There are still a lot of...
• Re: Auto Trans: Upshifting later, per GTA?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 10 May 2011 12:58:34 -0700
  ...Upshifting later, per GTA? > Just got off the phone with the fellow at German Transaxle. I got > pricing, lead time, etc., info about the...
• Re: Friday quiz- '53 le Mans - ANSWER
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 11 Feb 2011 12:03:26 -0800
  ...At first I thought the dead #6 must have a Ferguson >>>> transaxle in it but that's not it...its a Talbot Lago . >>>> >>>> So...
• Re: LED lighting
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Sun, 20 Feb 2011 03:58:39 -0500
  ...a better way, but they sure be bright... > Daryl of AA Transaxle > 425-788-4070 > "On the cutting edge of Old technology" > 86 Syncro...
• Transmission housing corrosion and (separate question) asbestos ;~(
  Historical mailing list - Herr Wibo Fichten
  Wed, 14 Jan 2004 23:54:22 -0400
  ...I have a project 1988 Syncro and have discovered to my dismay rather severe corrosion of certain areas of the transaxle housing. There are...
• Re: Locking differential
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 17:10:40 -0800
  ...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 Locker from Weddle
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Wed, 1 Jan 2014 23:23:39 -0800
  ...I think there are only two kinds of Vanagon transaxles ( when they are 25+ years old. ) those that have been rebuilt, and those that...
• Re: Manual Transmission Leaking at CV Joint
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Wed, 22 Sep 2010 17:59:12 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" 86 Syncro Westy with a Zetec in the trunk -----Original...
• Re: partial transmission drop(was: Manual trans. leak 88 GL)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 25 Aug 2006 13:45:59 +0000
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Hi Folks, > > I picked up a used transmission cover from Daryl at AA > transaxle, and I'm > preparing to put...
• Re: Tornado Red OR Metalic black?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 12 Dec 2006 18:37:14 -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: idea?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 27 Oct 2013 09:08:20 -0400
  ...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: semi-urgent auto transmission question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 11 Sep 2010 12:34:21 -0700
  ...German Transaxle in Bend OR is sure one. to give you an idea of their level of expereince or expertise, I was working on...