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• Re: firewall plastic fitting/grommet
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:58:01 -0400
  ...There's a ton of room between the bottom edge of the fuel > line and top of the transaxle or whatever. > Sounds like he...
• new Limbo want ads: buses for sale
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Sun, 09 Oct 94 00:58:27 CDT
  ...rebuildable 1978 2.0L engine $150 1972 bus transaxle $75. call stephen in va (804) 725-5372 bus parts. 1968 & later Tent. clean & complete...
• Re: no power to tranny??
  Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
  Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:41:23 -0700
  ...to be sure they got > torque > tight enough. > > Daryl of AA Transaxle > 425-788-4070 > "On the cutting edge of Old technology" > 86 Syncro...
• Re: Remove AC
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Mon, 7 Dec 2009 13:24:13 -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: Limited slip differential
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:34:44 -0400
  Troy, There was a recent discussion about limited slip and locker diffs with good comments from AAA Transaxle guru, Daryl. I'd ask him...
• Re: FOR SALE: '82 Vanagon w/'98 Jetta TDI Engine
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Aug 2005 14:15:05 EDT
  ...http://section9.net/photo/20050826_Vanagon/ > > A short list of upgrades done by the previous owner: > > Rare 5 speed diesel vanaon transaxle, rebuilt, run...
• Re: Limited Slip v. Syncro
  Historical mailing list - -------------------------
  Tue, 26 Dec 2006 11:43:40 -0500
  ...I'm in AA Transaxle's neighborhood, so > they're > obviously the source. > > TIA > > Casey > Olympia, WA > Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative...
• Re: grease on axek
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 4 Oct 2023 11:48:30 -0600
  ...If by > > inboard axle, you mean the one that goes into the transaxle, would it be a case of > > the a oil seal failing...
• Re: vanagon winter maladies
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Fri, 26 Nov 2010 08:21:53 -0500
  ...Going to cut that to shape, pop the lights in and fit it under both buses motor and transaxles with 2 bulbs each. Figure...
• Re: Fast German Auto in Santa Ana, CA?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Caston & Sherrie Payne
  Sat, 13 Mar 1999 23:00:00 -0500
  ...John at Fast German Auto.> I recently bought a remaned 091 transaxle from these guys and so far-so good. With the trans itself...
• Re: Coolant blowing out of crancase vent
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 22 May 2001 09:11:53 -0700
  ...The previous owner had hooked a > hose > to the crankcase vent, run it over the engine and terminated over the > transaxle. [It should go...
• Re: Mobil 1 Gear Oil - Can I use this?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 23 Mar 2003 10:29:10 -0500
  ...The cost of the Ring and Pinion is often the difference between and rebuilding a transaxle or using it for a boat anchor. If...
• Re: Wilder's Law
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Fri, 11 Mar 2005 12:51:09 -0900
  ...Since then we have replaced the transmission( thanks Daryl at AA Transaxle), which we knew was going bad when we purchased the van. It...
• Re: Auto Trans questions/ woes
  Historical mailing list - aka.bugle
  Wed, 27 Sep 2006 13:57:23 -0400
  ...noise from the torque converter area... > > Details... > > No serious leaks in transaxle (only minor seepage, no drips) > > torque converter is dry and not leaking...
• John Wessels Glori's Import offering Zetec & Subie engine conversions
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mari
  Wed, 3 Sep 2008 13:45:42 -0700
  ...We use AA transaxle for our transmission rebuilding.� � I will be doing all of the mechanical work personally. Not many places can say an...
• Re: The hits keep coming
  Historical mailing list - Michael
  Sat, 9 Apr 2016 19:02:12 -0400
  ...Done. > > You're gonna have to bit the bullet ...I like German Transaxle in Bend > OR for my trans rebuilds. > > Can't imagine how...
• Re: pastel whyte van is ... TOAST
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:57:54 -0800
  ...might be able to salvage parts such as the 5-speed transaxle. yours benT On Dec 15, 2009, at 12:14 AM, Roger Whittaker...
• Re: 10K km later (6300miles)
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 6 Sep 2007 07:32:17 -0800
  ...Since i have rebuilt my van, put a Vanaru 2.5L and a great AA Transaxle trany... this van as been a dream one...
• Re: >> WET TEEN (you know the rest)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
  Wed, 18 Apr 2001 10:53:12 -0400
  ...The site for the straight or the transaxle... . {;~) And seriously, I think this stuff is offensive and CLEARLY OFF TOPIC, so let's filter...
• Re: sounds of doomed tranny?
  Historical mailing list - zampano
  Mon, 17 Mar 2003 17:29:04 -0800
  ...Others may have better advice, but with 134 miles >>>> on >>>> the >>>> transaxle you might need a rebuild or new tranny. Mine was replaced >>>> by...
• Re: request for information, please
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Thu, 12 Sep 2013 12:10:31 -0700
  ...me. �He got me the rebuilt engine, and Daryl at AA Transaxle rebuilt the tranny. If you want to convert to something other than...
• Re: Muir "How to Buy a VW" Question
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 31 Oct 1994 16:03:06 -0800
  ...Inside the transaxle, engine power is passed to the differential. One wheel can go slower than the other if the other goes an equal...
• Re: I added a Turbo to improve air flow...
  Historical mailing list - Bostig Eng.
  Thu, 2 Dec 2004 00:29:35 -0500
  ...plus Lb.vehicle (even with the tall gears). >>Daryl of AA Transaxle >>Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) >>1-877-377-0773 toll free >>425-788...
• Re: Mostly successful manual trans replacement
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Wed, 11 Mar 2009 08:55:55 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com 86 Syncro Westy Zetec in the trunk ----- Original Message ----- From: "Edward Duntz" <eduntz@HOTMAIL.COM...
• Help evaluate purchase of '87 Syncro GL
  Historical mailing list - Bren Smith
  Thu, 2 Nov 2000 10:32:36 -0800
  ...o I've never driven a Syncro before, but the front transaxle seems a bit loud. Normal, or cause to worry? We've yet...
• Re: Easiest Platform to Cnvert to I-4 FROM?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 11:20:23 -0700
  ...nice is it keeps the engine below the lid. > >The Diesel transaxle has a lower final drive which slows down the car so >the...
• Re: idea?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 26 Oct 2013 06:55:24 -0700
  ...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: CV Joint Question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:10:01 -0700
  ...out where they are, or swap the whole shaft assemblies side to side (if possible - can be done on some transaxles, not on others).
• Re: Tom Hanks and his syncro Westy on Letterman
  Historical mailing list - Daryl of AA Transaxle
  Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:15:26 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle (doin OK so far) 425-788-4070 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Stevens" <mtbiker62@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• 1.9 l bad gound
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Fri, 18 Jul 2003 21:12:36 -0400
  ...note, the much heavier bonding wire underneath van between frame >and transaxle case was in excellent condition. > >2. the temperature guage on this van...
• Re: Brake locks up in reverse
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 27 May 2012 21:48:20 -0700
  ...Going forwards, >>>> the shaft is pushed away from the diff and bass ackwards in reverse... >>>> >>>> Daryl of AA Transaxle >>>> 425-788-4070 >>>> "On the...
• Re: Restoration of 1991 Carat MT
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 1 Mar 2010 14:43:21 -0600
  ...I have a rebuilt > transmission from Daryl at AA Transaxle( the core will be returned shortly! > if you're reading Daryl) I am waiting...
• Re: Syncro Driveshaft Vibes
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 16 Jan 2004 22:14:22 EST
  In a message dated 1/16/04 6:46:21 PM, cmoney@MAIL.AMERITEL.NET writes: << The driveshaft from the transaxle to the front...
• Re: Backup light switch malfunction - blinking backup lights when shifting
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Sun, 9 Nov 2008 18:47:12 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com 86 Syncro Westy Zetec in the trunk ----- Original Message ----- From: "email99" <email99@BELLSOUTH.NET> To...
• Re: A mystery
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 21 Aug 2022 20:13:02 -0500
  ...BY CARRIER BEARINGS I mean the bearings for the stub/flange that sticks out of the transaxle that the CV's mount to. I...
• Someone on the list prank calling me?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sat, 1 Mar 2014 08:09:06 -0500
  ...I told him to send the transmission out to German Transaxle to be rebuilt and get a replacement engine from a 93 Eurovan. That...
• Bostig Turbo update
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Tue, 4 Jan 2011 19:51:48 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" 86 Syncro Westy w/Turbo Zetec in the trunk (and...
• Re: 2wd Syncro? -Different F/R Final Ratio?
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Wed, 12 Aug 1998 18:24:12 -0500
  ...Drew <drew@INTERPORT.NET> To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM cc: Subject: Re: Transaxle Shop/Syncro r/p ratios After studying my European microfiche, showing all...
• Thunk-Thunk in Front
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 11 Apr 1999 10:57:09 -0500
  ...Only one other thing...a whine has developed in the rear...and it is related to the engine, not the transaxle. When the engine...
• Re: My new 5-min webpage
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Tue, 25 May 1999 14:14:38 -0700
  ...Just wanted to get the pics up. > I'll do a better more complete page later on. > > http://home.nycap.rr.com/transaxle/index...
• Zetec Syncro Westy hits the road..yee haw
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Sat, 16 Aug 2008 09:35:04 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com
• Re: idea?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 25 Oct 2013 12:36:51 -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: Manual transmission lesson request
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Wed, 22 Jun 2022 09:47:36 -0700
  ...Or … find the place on the passenger side of the transaxle where it would be most difficult to get a fat hex wrench – that...
• Re: Brake locks up in reverse
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 25 May 2012 21:12:35 -0700
  ...I have been dealing with VW transaxles since the 60's .. and have never seen one , of the many thousands I've driven or...
• Re: Big Brakes (review)
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 6 Jul 2004 22:40:14 -0700
  ...Darryl, daryl or his other brother, Darrel at hay and hey! transaxle regarding future investments. After of course I replace the &^%$#@! defective tire tomorrow...
• Re: Working on 091/1 Manual Transmission
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Thu, 5 Jul 2007 19:34:28 -0700
  ...sublet that stuff to a pro....good luck Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Kao" <dtkao0205@YAHOO...
• Re: AT leakage '91 GL
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Wed, 8 Apr 2015 11:38:04 -0700
  ...One is even a recently rebuilt unit from >German Transaxle. I think there are too few bolts, and the sheet metal >pan just deforms...
• Re: 5 speeds, was: Noisy transaxle??
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 22 Oct 2013 16:08:17 -0500
  The layout for a factory five-speed is all the way left and forward, reverse. All the way left and back, first. Forward in...
• Re: Broken down in bishop ca!
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Fri, 31 May 2013 21:40:48 -0700
  ...have been lack of lubricant to the shifter bits in the transaxle. Replacing the lubricant with perhaps Swepco 110 or 100 could have you...
• Re: Auto trans wisdom please?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 7 May 2012 21:44:12 -0700
  ...Estimated cash price by > transmission guy or by my local shop ~$400. > > Suggested courses of action? The German Transaxle unit is out of my...
• Re: Repairing a coolant hose
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sat, 18 Sep 2010 10:50:50 -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...
• The Beck Spyder and Fuel/Air meter question
  Historical mailing list - Bob Polys
  Mon, 1 Jul 1996 14:47:32 -0500 (CDT)
  ...the tranny (The Spyder has the engine in front of the transaxle). I promise to get some photos at my web site this week...
• Re: Auto Trans Modified Governor Test Report [addendum]
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 23 May 2011 18:59:13 -0700
  ...Given that Ken at German Transaxle sees no risk to the transmission with a governor that lets the engine rev to 3,200 before...
• Re: Pulling engine/transmission together?
  Historical mailing list - joe kallo
  Sun, 30 Apr 2017 02:02:33 +0000
  ...20% off coupon. > > I'm taking the tranny down to German Transaxle and trading it in on their > "turbo" version (Audi transmission section) that...
• Re: 5sp transmission rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 25 Apr 2016 12:15:44 -0700
  ...I've used AAA Transaxle in Duvall many times over the years, the last job being a taller fourth gear. The son of the...
• Re: Bostig conversion and vanagon gearing (was Re: New transaxle options)
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Kupcinski
  Sat, 24 Nov 2012 21:26:03 -0600
  Yes, that's the gist of my conversation with Daryl. My point of mentioning it in the previous thread was that he took the...
• Re: New transaxle options
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 24 Nov 2012 17:24:30 -0800
  I have a syncro trans being done with Daryl right now. Subjects morph. Someone commented on changing a ratio or two ..I did too...
• Re: Well so far it's beat me. >:-(
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Mon, 9 Aug 2010 15:56:51 -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: Swap a Mazda Diesel in a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 6 Jul 2009 16:41:27 -0700
  ...Good thought though ! my 'generic plan' to make 'other way' engines.......but more importantly 'other way ' transaxles work..... is change direction of rotation at...
• Re: bus with corvair engine
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 24 Apr 96 17:50 CDT
  Austin Silvester told about how he'd installed a Corvair engine and transaxle in a Bus, and it was great. This next is completely...