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• Re: Urgent request: broken shifter, stuck in 4th 85 GL
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Wed, 3 Nov 2004 08:47:20 -0500
  ...Search the archives for posts by Daryl Christensen of AA Transaxle and Dennis Haynes. Both are real experts on the transmission and have described...
• Re: new engine for our Vanagons, maybe only on Fridays
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:09:02 -0800
  ...http://rowla.dyndns.org/justin/img/piston_deltic320.mpg Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" 86...
• Re: Is anybody still on this list?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 15 Mar 2015 14:03:51 -0700
  ...His father paid for the new one ($3000 for a German Transaxle rebuild installed), and he had to sell it to pay him back...
• Re: Install extermal oil cooler? Re: Trans fluid in coolant system
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Mon, 9 Apr 2012 13:18:01 -0500
  ...you have any links or info on the van cafe/german transaxle at<BR>&gt; cooling system? Have always installed an external oil cooler...
• Re: Checked your spare tire recently? Spare Tire Size
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 26 Feb 2012 12:08:52 +0000
  ...two different size tires on the rear cause damage tot he transaxle? There is a somewhat funny Craigslist ad running here in N. Virginia...
• Re: Auto Trans Modified Governor Test Report [addendum]
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 23 May 2011 11:44:03 -0700
  ...to know more > ($, etc.) and I'm referring them to German Transaxle for that. > > Robert Mac Dowell forwarded a pretty fuzzy jpg of a...
• Re: NVC regarding the recent loss due to leukemia
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Fri, 20 May 2011 14:30:11 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle- in remission currenty and feeling spunky... 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" 86 Syncro Westy w...
• Re: 1.9L spark plug &water pump suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Tue, 4 Jan 2005 18:55:26 -0500
  ...liked platinums > >> much...but the wr7dp should work... > >> Daryl of AA Transaxle > >> Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) > >> 1-877-377-0773 toll free > >> 425-788...
• Can I put an aircooled engine in a water cooled 91?
  Historical mailing list - jmatchet
  Fri, 2 Jul 1999 11:17:34 -0400
  ...CamperVW >Check out http://www.enter.net/~bloss/vw/vwshops/ > >and my personal bias would be Todd at volkswerks transaxles, especially >with a synchro...
• Re: I added a Turbo to improve air flow...
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sun, 28 Nov 2004 14:44:14 -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: should I get a new transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 25 Aug 2004 17:47:04 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle > area) 1-877-377-0773 toll free 425-788-4070 aatransaxle.com > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Daniel Brideau...
• Re: GoWesty's Gear Reduction Starter
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 20 Nov 2011 15:36:56 -0800
  ...The van is of course now resident > camping at SAH while the transaxle is being repaired once again. 11Kmi on > the first repair. Since...
• Weird running issue with 86 Vanagon , tried dozens of things
  Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
  Sat, 13 Aug 2016 19:24:14 -1000
  ...86 Vangaon with brand new rebuilt auto trans ..rebuilt by German Transaxle of Bend , oregon. I don't think the trans has anything to...
• Re: Soft Brake Pedal Pressure after driving with Emergency brake on.
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:24:06 -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: Grease Works Doing the conversion
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Mon, 24 Jan 2011 18:32:13 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" 86 Syncro Westy w/Turbo Zetec in the trunk -----Original...
• Re: Stella is still sick..and I'll see you later!
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Thu, 1 Jul 1999 21:51:19 EDT
  ...So just bare with me! Thanks for all the fish and see you later! -Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles 360-412-0948
• Re: Tornado Red OR Metalic black?
  Historical mailing list - Burdett, Jean-Pierre
  Tue, 12 Dec 2006 14:03:02 -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...
• Tires: how to tell how old they are
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Tue, 2 Sep 2008 22:45:51 -0700
  ...of Busses I guess.. > Thanks Larry...never knew... > Daryl of AA Transaxle > (425) 788-4070 > aatransaxle.com > 86 SyncroWesty..Happy the Camper > Zetec in...
• Re: Manual tranny shift
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 2 Mar 2016 16:15:08 -0800
  ...I'd check with AA Transaxle on costs and shipping just for comparison. They will send you a foamed box for shipping. www.aatransaxle...
• Re: 5sp tranny drain & fill
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Mon, 27 Nov 2000 20:42:31 -0800
  ...oils are in much better condition...Have Fun Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA.(Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 toll...
• Re: Help ASAP, Stranded, Need clutch advise....
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Sun, 15 Apr 2001 11:44:36 -0500
  ...Bentley and tomorrow I'll disconnect the slave off of the > transaxle and see if I can push in the pedal. I don't...
• Re: Tranny oil cooler,(homemade kit?)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:12:01 -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: Sad and depressed
  Historical mailing list - Ned Savoie
  Tue, 5 Apr 2016 18:01:19 -0400
  ...it somewhere for a rebuild? > > My information on removing the whole transaxle is lacking and I have no > idea if it's ok to...
• Re: Brake locks up in reverse
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 28 May 2012 00:00:34 -0400
  ...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: Transmission Case Corrosion, Deterioration Repair, Ground Paths
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sat, 2 Apr 2016 15:58:13 -1000
  ...For general corrosion resistance on an aluminum transaxle, I recommend Zero Rust spray can paint, in black. Goes on thin...like need to do...
• Joel Change the Stats! '77 Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 Sep 96 15:43:44 EDT
  ...i have a whole extra transaxle for a '74...will that work on a '77? all lights except the brake lights work. we will...
• Re: Corvair and Porsche 914 Engines (Was: Towing!!!)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 16 May 2001 14:48:20 -0500
  ...I have seen V-8s run through > these > transaxles. They were made for Corvair trucks until '65. Then they > beefed > them up even more...
• Re: auto. trans. towing - Rambling questions
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Wed, 11 May 2005 09:48:58 -0700
  ...rebuilt in > the SE USA area? If you're going to have them ship it anyway, you might want to look into German Transaxle...
• Re: Crunchy Clutch Pedal Feel - intermittant
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:07:22 -0400
  ...the issue? Do I rip out >the dash, or drop the transaxle (again)? > >Grazzi, >-R It could still be hydraulic..a bit of air...
• Re: Baja Shakedown
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:18:11 -0800
  ...Just what is the > material?....and yes, I have emailed German Transaxle for advice. > BTW internet has been scarce and unreliable when found...... > Gracias...
• Re: help needed can not drive van...oil seals for Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sun, 19 Sep 2010 21:41:25 -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: Bostig suspending AT kits
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:55:13 -0800
  ...When I took the transaxle to a local tranny shop, the guy went over the TC with me and explained the damage. He also...
• Re: Need good Westy Auto Trans shop in SE Michigan
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sun, 28 Apr 2013 07:49:47 -0400
  ...I usually just use German Transaxle. They have the parts supply chain and the experience to get the job done right. The the completely...
• hot start relay didn't work - now what?
  Historical mailing list - John S. Cronin
  Thu, 23 Jul 1998 12:54:06 -0400
  ...them up and inspected the cables, pulled the groundstrap from the transaxle to the chassis on both ends and cleaned it, and then wired...
• Re: 85 Transmission questions
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Fri, 16 Nov 2001 09:38:36 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA.(Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 toll free http://www.aatransaxle.com (web site) > > Date...
• Re: How do you tell if you have 4.86 or 5.43 differentials?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 19 Sep 2005 07:05:08 -0400
  ...Your rebuilding the transaxle anyhow so just open it up and count the teeth. Eric David Marshall wrote: >Volks, >As a result of my...
• Re: Crunchy Clutch Pedal Feel - intermittant
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:48:46 -0700
  ...the issue? Do I rip >> > out the >> > dash, or drop the transaxle (again)? >> > >> > Grazzi, >> > -R >> > >> >> >> >> -- >> Jake >> 1984 Vanagon GL >> 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" >> Crescent...
• Re: Backup light switch malfunction - blinking backup lights when shifting
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:15:10 -0800
  ...nites sleeepy will do for the old brain) Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com 86 Syncro Westy Zetec in the trunk...
• Re: Part needed-Selector lever
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Wed, 5 Jan 2011 21:41:07 EST
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" 86 Syncro Westy w/Turbo Zetec in the trunk -----Original...
• AW: AW: Help with diagnosis (please)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 16 Sep 2002 09:45:55 -0700
  ...Thanks Robert, I really think the transaxle has got to come out to take a look, particularly as the gearbox is very noisy and...
• Re: Oldest
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 7 Oct 2011 17:48:21 -0700
  ...307K miles, 4 engines, 2 transaxles, 2 restorations in 30 years, then sold in 1997 for $6K, needing a 3rd restoration. This was a...
• Re: Windshield Sunshade Smackdown!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 11 Jun 2014 16:49:06 -0700
  ...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: Output Housing and Shaft broken on Highway
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Mon, 21 Mar 2011 09:51:42 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" 86 Syncro Westy w/Turbo Zetec in the trunk -----Original...
• Re: bostig kit for VW Vans
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:51:13 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com 86 Syncro Westy Zetec in the trunk ----- Original Message ----- From: "Charles Nighbor" <cnighbor1@COMCAST.NET...
• Re: 1983 Westy Propane Tank Question
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sat, 19 Mar 2011 17:30:40 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" 86 Syncro Westy w/Turbo Zetec in the trunk -----Original...
• Re: Transmission rebuilders (AAtransaxles)
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Thu, 2 Dec 1999 06:28:18 -0800
  ...Saw a webpage for AA >transaxle in Duvall, WA (Seattle area). Their prices are kind of high ($600 >vs. $450 at Bus depot and...
• Re: Manual Trans Oil Chg Question
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sat, 21 Feb 2004 10:30:34 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) 1-877-377-0773 toll free 425-788-4070 aatransaxle.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dwight Reifsnyder...
• [Fwd: EURO: Beatle trans parts sources]
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 26 Mar 1997 19:38:06 -0800
  ...Give this fellow a try, been using him for the VW transmission parts to overhaul a number of transaxles for the past 3 years...
• '71 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Allred
  Thu, 21 Sep 95 20:54:31 UT
  ...While I was checking them the other day I noticed that the transaxle is leaking pretty good (quarter size drop on the floor at...
• Re: Vanagon Wrecks & Insurance
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:55:49 -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" > >
• Re: Gas tank capacity
  Historical mailing list - Nicholas Wilson
  Wed, 3 May 2000 12:37:27 -0700
  ...This is with a new engine and transaxle, and I thought something was wrong with the fuel system or ignition timing. I've since...
• Re: Head Gasket repairs Question
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Tue, 8 Feb 2005 09:15:08 -0800
  ...or diayor (do it at your own risk) Daryl of AA Transaxle ----- Original Message ----- From: "Frank Condelli" <RAlanen@AOL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Re: Shift Lever to Transmission Attachement Question
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:33:36 -0800
  ...In neutral, you can push it in toward the trans and get the other 3 gears Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle...
• Re: 5 speeds, was: Noisy transaxle??
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Tue, 22 Oct 2013 14:34:37 -0700
  yup .. 1st is down, left, and back. sometimes the 'down' part wears and it's just left and back .. but it's out of...
• Re: Failed emission test
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Wed, 1 Jun 2011 09:19:18 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" 86 Syncro Westy w/Turbo Zetec in the trunk -----Original...
• Re: camper conversion other than Volkswagen
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Fri, 25 Mar 2011 23:26:15 -0800
  ...It has a Subaru 2.2 with 14K on it, rebuilt transmission with Peloquin limited slip differential from Ken at German transaxle, new CV...
• Re: Cost to R&R seal between tranny/differential
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:24:44 -0600
  Would he not have to pull the transaxle in order to separate the two? That's a pretty good project. John Rodgers Clayartist and...
• Re: report on Limited Slip Differential
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:33:22 -0800
  ...my own > fnt > and rear locker LSD's > > Daryl of AA Transaxle > 425-788-4070 > "On the cutting edge of old technology" > > > -----Original Message...
• Re: 10K km later (6300miles)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
  Thu, 6 Sep 2007 12:08:43 -0300
  ...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: Buying a Van
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 14 Apr 2011 01:07:39 -0700
  ...From what I > know on the tranny, the transaxle on the diesel has the starter motor > on the top while the air cooled one...