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Re: Easiest Platform to Convert to I-4 FROM?
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Tue, 27 Apr 2004 09:14:49 -0700
...Only automatics need a > adapter plate. > > The air-cooled transmission has the best cruising final drive ratio > for fule > economy but if you need...
Re: Your Opinion: Subaru or not to Subaru (Engine swap)
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Sun, 25 Jan 2004 00:29:20 -0500
...transmission and final drive as well.... any > >> recommendations on sellers of such items? (figured I might as well change > >> out the 142K drivetrain along...
Re: Your Opinion: Subaru or not to Subaru (Engine swap)
Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
Fri, 23 Jan 2004 19:49:35 -0500
...transmission and final drive as well.... any recommendations on sellers of such items? (figured I might as well change out the 142K drivetrain along...
Re: Overfilling the oil issues
Historical mailing list - Marius Strom
Tue, 24 May 2011 18:09:44 +0000
...puddle >>> outside under the engine between the engine and where the automatic >>> transmission connects to the engine. >>> >>> Did the van just vent out the...
Re: Easiest Platform to Cnvert to I-4 FROM?
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Tue, 27 Apr 2004 16:25:41 -0700
...Only automatics need a >adapter plate. > >The air-cooled transmission has the best cruising final drive ratio for >fule >economy but if you need...
The last six months...
Historical mailing list - Blaine Bachman
Wed, 25 Apr 2001 13:16:44 EDT
...To make matters worse, it is right in line with the bell housing slots on the automatic transmission. We guessed that automatic transmission fluid...
Re: Short c.v. Axles ?
Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
Tue, 17 Jul 2018 12:49:12 -0700
...BTW the van is an 1982 aircooled with DK transmission. > > I’ve heard that automatic vanagon cannot use manual-trans axles (and vice > versa...
Re: Help Needed on Manual to Auto Trans wiring problem.
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Tue, 7 Nov 2006 14:11:22 -0800
...daily driver for San Francisco hills and stop and go traffic. Who knows? Maybe my spare 1.9TD AAZ motor will finally make it...
Re: 87 Westy 2WD -- only reverse gear in automatic transmission works
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Sun, 7 Dec 2014 11:46:38 -0800
...the forward clutch; and 3) the >> shims that control the final drive-transmission endplay (there were >> no shims at all found in my tranny...
Re: Aluminum to brass thread galling
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:26:46 -0600
...finally finished getting my '90 automatic non-GL work van back on the road. One of the things I added was a SmallCar transmission...
New to us, 1988 Westfalia
Historical mailing list - Ezra Hall
Fri, 10 Sep 1999 14:18:52 -0400
...I did a fairly comprehensive inspection prior to making the decision to purchase, but since then have found a problem with the final drive...
Re: Overfilling the oil issues
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Tue, 24 May 2011 19:13:34 -0400
...puddle >> outside >>>>> under the engine between the engine and where the automatic >> transmission >>>>> connects to the engine. >>>>> >>>>> Did the van just vent out the...
Re: 87 Westy 2WD -- only reverse gear in automatic transmission works
Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
Sun, 7 Dec 2014 18:22:35 -0800
...the forward clutch; and 3) the > >> shims that control the final drive-transmission endplay (there were > >> no shims at all found in my tranny...
Re: Thanks & Introduction
Historical mailing list - George Wietor
Mon, 9 Apr 2001 18:10:00 -0700
...We will buy next week an �87 Westy with > automatic transmission which > - I am somewhat confident - will be an excellent > companion for us during...
Re: Trip Contingencies
Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
Sat, 23 Aug 2008 16:28:18 -0700
...minor exhaust leak, automatic transmission leaks a > bit but works fine. The transmission is my only major worry, as > it's more or less...
Re: Short c.v. Axles ?
Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
Tue, 17 Jul 2018 15:50:59 -0400
...BTW the van is an 1982 aircooled with DK transmission. > > > > I’ve heard that automatic vanagon cannot use manual-trans axles (and vice > > versa...
Re: Jetta tranny to Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
Thu, 13 Mar 2003 07:27:45 +0000
...The final drive ratio for the Vanagon >automatic is 4.09. > >Dennis > > >-----Original Message----- >From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On...
Re: making sense of "M codes" ?? (vanagon option codes)
Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
Tue, 26 Apr 2005 17:47:27 -0700
...DH =3D 60KW/82BHP 1.9l Transmission >> code NH=3D4A 1/83-7/85 4 speed automatic Transmission code F10 =3D ??? >> Paint Code A7...
Re: 87 Westy 2WD -- only reverse gear in automatic transmission works
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 7 Dec 2014 12:28:38 -0500
...the forward clutch; and 3) the >> shims that control the final drive-transmission endplay (there were >> no shims at all found in my tranny...
Re: Troubleshooting a noise
Historical mailing list - Annie
Thu, 27 May 2010 14:28:17 -0700
...read, it sounded like perhaps the seal in the final drive of >> the >> transmission might be bad. I'm not entirely sure, though, because...
Re: Overlands Diesel Conversion
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Mon, 27 Jan 2003 20:15:10 -0800
...Overlands Diesel Conversion > And finally...regardless of deck height.....am I essentially just > dreaming of ever having a diesel in my automatic transmission westy...
Way Beleated Introduction and new address
Historical mailing list - Robinson
Fri, 22 Sep 1995 18:45:10 -0400 (EDT)
...I also have a '73 bus with an automatic transmission and an engine which died several months ago. Someone sold me a '71 camper...
Re: an auto tranny question
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Mon, 4 Sep 2000 09:35:16 -0700
...aatransaxle@juno.com > > > >I would think it would be OK to use in the final drive...The only > >downside would be if the seals...
Re: regearing a manual trans
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 4 Sep 2015 08:18:12 -0700
...On the driveline side this increased force results >> in increased wear or some parts failures. The transmission is undersized >> for the load and speed...
Re: [Syncro] Subaru Motors Wreck Trannies?--Commentary
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Thu, 1 Feb 2001 16:59:42 -0500
...in a camper aint great either > but...) *Unless you have an automatic transmission,they tend to destroy > manual WBX gearboxes as it isn't...
Re: 87 Westy 2WD -- only reverse gear in automatic transmission works
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Sun, 7 Dec 2014 12:22:01 -0400
...the forward clutch; and 3) the shims that control > the final drive-transmission endplay (there were no shims at all found in > my tranny...
Re: [Syncro] Subaru Motors Wreck Trannies?--Commentary
Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
Fri, 2 Feb 2001 12:23:27 +1100
...the driver dropped his clutch and did wheel stands everytime he started to move then of course he will " kangaroo edward " his transmission. Us...
Re: Transmission Seal Leak!?
Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:43:38 -0500
...Finally got around to firing it >>>> back and getting under it in the barn while running and in neutral. (It >>>> is >>>> an automatic) ATF...
Re: Your Opinion: Subaru or not to Subaru (Engine swap)
Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
Sat, 24 Jan 2004 10:01:26 -0500
...transmission and final drive as well.... any >>> recommendations on sellers of such items? (figured I might as well change >>> out the 142K drivetrain along...
Sorry! Mispost Was: Re: vanagon Digest - 29 Jun 2012 - Special issue (#2012-424)
Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
Sat, 30 Jun 2012 14:20:37 +0430
...Must be the heat here in Afghanistan finally getting to me... On Sat, Jun 30, 2012 at 1:59 PM, TJ Hemrick <x53gunner@gmail...
Re: 87 Westy 2WD -- only reverse gear in automatic transmission works
Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
Sun, 7 Dec 2014 09:04:09 -0800
...the forward clutch; and 3) the shims that control >> the final drive-transmission endplay (there were no shims at all found in >> my tranny...
Re: first time buyer
Historical mailing list - Luiz Claudio Valdetaro
Tue, 18 Jan 2011 09:57:50 -0600
...automatic transmission went. Had a new one installed at a local transmission shop. It now has 240K miles. My wife uses it to drive...
Re: Easiest Platform to Convert to I-4 FROM?
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Tue, 27 Apr 2004 11:36:36 -0700
...Only automatics need a > adapter plate. > > The air-cooled transmission has the best cruising final drive ratio > for fule > economy but if you need...
Re: making sense of "M codes" ?? (vanagon option codes)
Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
Tue, 26 Apr 2005 21:24:25 -0400
...DH =3D 60KW/82BHP 1.9l Transmission code > >> NH=3D4A 1/83-7/85 4 speed automatic Transmission code F10 =3D ??? > >> Paint Code A7...
Re: CIS Puzzler (Jetta content only)
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Thu, 25 Nov 1999 18:20:24 -0800
...have a problem with my '82 CIS (fuel injected) Jetta with automatic >transmission. This Jetta is one that I bought a long time ago...
Re: Transmission Noise ?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:38:53 -0800
...What >>>>>>>>> bearings >>>>>>> are >>>>>>>>> involved with just the driveshafts turning? >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Thanks, >>>>>>>>> Walter - 85 Vanagon 1.9 Manual Transmission >>
was - VW question (non-vanagon) - re: Golf
Historical mailing list - Matthew L. Dekker
Thu, 22 May 1997 07:17:37 -0700
...It's red, with the 2.0 liter engine, automatic transmission, and 32k miles. While I am probably a certifiable VW nut, I did...
FS: '90 Westy, automatic, needs engine work, $4000 (PA)
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Mon, 17 Jan 2005 21:25:52 -0500
...It is loaded with options, including an automatic transmission, power windows, factory alloys, air conditioning, and fog lights. It has almost no mileage on...
Re: Transmission Noise ?
Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:07:30 -0800
...What >>>>>>>> bearings >>>>>> are >>>>>>>> involved with just the driveshafts turning? >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Thanks, >>>>>>>> Walter - 85 Vanagon 1.9 Manual Transmission >
Re: Transmission Noise ?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:52:06 -0800
Daryl did chime in, he said he rarely sees ring gear bearings being bad.......... ( ok, 'final drive bearings' ) I agree........but I've sure...
Re: vanagon Digest - 24 Feb 2008 - Special issue (#2008-238)
Historical mailing list - sam mccarthy
Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:24:11 -0800
...This torque is a product of the net gear ratio from the transmission, through the final drive and finally through the lever arm operating...
Re: Trip Contingencies
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Sun, 24 Aug 2008 13:27:54 -0700
...minor exhaust leak, automatic transmission leaks a >> bit but works fine. The transmission is my only major worry, as >> it's more or less...
Re: Transmission Noise ?
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Mon, 29 Dec 2008 20:39:56 -0800
...Transmission Noise ? > Daryl did chime in, > he said he rarely sees ring gear bearings being bad.......... > ( ok, 'final drive bearings' ) > I agree........but I...
Vanagon No. 19
Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
Sun, 23 Sep 2007 20:29:21 -0400
...I recently decided to purchase my first automatic transmission version because of a health problem that makes the clutch a little more work than...
vanagon on googlism
Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
Mon, 2 Feb 2004 11:19:53 -0500
...driveway vanagon is up for raffle as a fundraiser for the winchester district memorial hospital foundation's renewing the vanagon is not entirely automatic...
Re: Transmission Noise ?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 29 Dec 2008 20:55:55 -0800
...Transmission Noise ? > > >> Daryl did chime in, >> he said he rarely sees ring gear bearings being bad.......... >> ( ok, 'final drive bearings' ) >> I agree........but I...
Re: replaced tranny but no move. What next?
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Thu, 22 Dec 2005 12:34:42 -0500
...I think archives says that many contemporary vw transmissions(minus final drive) fit these vanagons(same with the valve bodys). Now aircooled is different...
Re: Your Opinion: Subaru or not to Subaru (Engine swap)
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Mon, 26 Jan 2004 07:48:49 -0500
...transmission and final drive as well.... >>>>> >>>>> >any > > >>>>>recommendations on sellers of such items? (figured I might as well >>>>> >>>>> >change > > >>>>>out the 142K drivetrain along...
New member from New Zealand
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Fri, 3 Mar 2000 22:08:37 +1300
...It was smooth and quiet, though the heavy iron engine caused excessive understeer on twisty roads (I like to drive hard, and really enjoy...
Re: Transmission Noise ?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 29 Dec 2008 20:53:22 -0800
...Transmission Noise ? > > >> Daryl did chime in, >> he said he rarely sees ring gear bearings being bad.......... >> ( ok, 'final drive bearings' ) >> I agree........but I...
Re: Re-introduction & Dash Removal Question
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Tue, 25 Feb 2014 16:26:50 -0600
...might consider that, as well. Finally - not related to the front dash but roadside safety concerns. Volksiebus has driver and passenger front door posts...
'80 vanagon camper for $5000 - is it worth it?
Historical mailing list - Jennifer Jones
Thu, 10 Feb 2000 22:02:31 -0600
...Georgia and would drive around the city with the air conditioning on (she had the thing fully loaded with automatic transmission, air and cruise...
Re: regearing a manual trans
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 4 Sep 2015 11:52:45 -0400
...On the driveline side >> this increased force results in increased wear or some parts >> failures. The transmission is undersized for the load and speed...
Re: Trip Contingencies
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sun, 24 Aug 2008 13:55:02 -0700
...minor exhaust leak, automatic transmission leaks a > >> bit but works fine. The transmission is my only major worry, as > >> it's more or less...
Re: Clutch Adjustment ?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 14 Sep 2011 19:01:15 -0700
...Clutch Adjustment ? Golly I miss having a manual transmission. Automatics are so ... uninteresting? so ... limited in what you can do? This van is the...
Re: Vanagon No. 19
Historical mailing list - pdooley
Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:03:18 -0400
...I recently decided to purchase my first automatic transmission version because of a health problem that makes the clutch a little more work than...
Subaru Motors Wreck Trannies?--Commentary
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Thu, 1 Feb 2001 08:52:49 -0500
...in a camper aint great either but...) *Unless you have an automatic transmission,they tend to destroy manual WBX gearboxes as it isn't...
keeping your car for a long time <long>
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Mon, 2 Mar 1998 00:20:25 CST
...it's a good general guide, but is oriented toward modern cars with automatic transmissions. :) oddly enough, they talk about "front linings" for the...
Re: 87 and 86 Westy Buying advice?
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Wed, 31 May 2000 00:19:35 -0500
...If it's a manual - check that it holds all the gears - as I hear that sometimes, the manual transmission can't stay in...
Auto back up switch
Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
Tue, 23 Dec 2014 10:45:05 -0700
Where is the back up switch on an automatic transmission ? Stacy Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 23, 2014, at 10:27 AM, Jim...