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• Re: Size of allen wrench for final drive?
  Historical mailing list - wb6otg
  Wed, 23 Oct 2002 15:46:30 -0400
  >Also, the modern GL-5 and 6 oils do not have the >compatibility problems with the Brass. The reason VW still calls for >GL...
• Re: Acckk! My gear juice is *blue*...
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Tue, 18 Mar 2003 13:48:08 -0800
  ...Did you use Redline in the final drive only (in the automatic) or are you referring to a Redline ATF the they automatic transmission?
• Re: Need AT final drive seal replacement pointers
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Fri, 7 Apr 2006 22:41:35 EDT
  The condition described could be cause by a leaking transmission cooler causing coolant to leak into the transmission. If this is the case disassembly...
• Fixing a front door dent--how to remove handle?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 28 Apr 2006 14:55:35 -0500
  I'd like to finally get around to fixing a mashed area in front of and below the driver mirror on my 83. I...
• Power Steering leak resolved
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 16 Jul 2021 18:17:16 -0400
  ...So we cut more and finally got them off. Then, putting it back together! The new hose no problem. The top hose? Ugh! So...
• clueless...........
  Historical mailing list - Vic Ahmed
  Tue, 11 Apr 2000 23:32:40 EDT
  ...Now, I've changed both the drive-shafts, and replaced both rear wheel bearings, checked the final drive flanges for tightness, replaced the final...
• Re: ATF leaking into differential; now Governor or torque seal?
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Thu, 3 May 2007 12:05:52 -0700
  ...Just in front of the final drive oil pan, there is a > hole that connects to the space between the final drive-AT seals...
• lack of power when cold
  Historical mailing list - Dan Erlandson
  Mon, 6 Oct 2003 20:33:34 -0500
  ...Sort of sounds like a AT or final drive issue (91 GL with A/C and AT) since the engine is responding and the...
• Re: ATF filter: urban legend?
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Mon, 23 Aug 2004 21:10:49 -0500
  ...The final drive and auto tranny don't share fluids. When you drain the tranny fluid from the dip stick tube you get the...
• Re: what Transaxle will fit?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Jones
  Sun, 24 Sep 2000 19:58:15 EDT
  ...does the gas trans supply a workable gear ratio? i know that diesel transmissions rev the engine very high- final drive ratio around5.56...
• Ford Power - It's Alive!
  Historical mailing list - Ron Putt
  Sun, 4 Jan 2004 19:08:49 -0600
  ...m finally finished, almost. I have successfully transplanted a Ford 2.3 liter into my 86 Vanagon and have taken my first drive around...
• Re: '89 Jetta auto into '90 VANAGON Y/N?
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Sun, 1 Mar 1998 22:54:59 -0500
  ...Available to me free is a '89 Jetta >autobox, replaced for a bad final drive (ring gear chipped). Boy do all >them watercooled (including...
• Re: Where to get GL-4? (Was: Size of allen wrench for final drive?)
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 23 Oct 2002 13:56:35 -0700
  ...Size of allen wrench for final drive? > > > >Also, the modern GL-5 and 6 oils do not have the > > >compatibility problems with the Brass...
• Re: auto trans final drive
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 11:41:14 -0700
  ...auto trans final drive Annie, when you visit your FLAPS or WallyWorld, look for little plastic pumps that screw directly onto the top of...
• Re: 91 Auto Final Drive ?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 26 Mar 2010 21:38:35 -0500
  ...91 Auto Final Drive ? > > > > Thanks. Scott. just got found one in town(I think) for $5 at the Beetle >> place. Will pick it up...
• Interesting item on eBay web site item# 2467602921: Volkswagen : Bus/Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Kyle Oliphant
  Tue, 16 Mar 2004 12:15:19 PST
  ...Special 4+G transmission with lower gear ratios, Engine driveshaft and final drive protection rails, Suspension travel increased 20mm, Increased ground clearance,Front Final...
• Revised Bus Concept a GO!
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 23 Aug 2002 07:57:30 -0500
  ...Damen und Herren, hold on to your grass skirts as VW has finally done it! Due for a release in 2005, this final version...
• Re: Was: ...talk me out of buying diesel Vanagon?.... Now: gear ratios
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 19 Jan 2008 21:03:10 -0600
  ...as (for the DX 5 sp w/1.6 NA diesel): > > Final drive 38:7 = 5.428 > > Does this mean 38 teeth to 7...
• I'm BACK!
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Mon, 19 Aug 1996 15:56:59 -0700
  ...I finally resubscribed, and I'm back in the Bay Area. (Though I wish I could have stayed in Inuvik!) Ron -- Ron 'Coyote' Lussier...
• Re: A Saga Begins, Mystery of the Missing Norcold and FedEx
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 17 Jun 2007 12:30:07 -0700
  ...Spent about three days making phone calls and questioning drivers, but > never solved. Kennedy finally filed a claim and sent me another one. Gee...
• Re: ATF leaking into differential; now Governor or torque seal?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Thu, 3 May 2007 11:50:11 -0400
  ...Just in front of the final drive oil pan, there is a hole that connects to the space between the final drive-AT seals...
• Re: Transmission upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Wed, 15 Aug 2012 05:32:11 -0400
  ...FWIW, the waterboxer trans can be re-geared to an even higher final drive ratio (4.11:1, I think) than the DK. Mike
• Danger of too much Gear Oil
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 29 Mar 2010 19:27:10 -0500
  ...Need to get under and recheck level since I had the front end jacked up when i filled the final drive. Level was below...
• tranny shaft&seal
  Historical mailing list - Eric Baden
  Sat, 7 Oct 1995 14:27:11 -0400 (EDT)
  I'm finally about to install a carefully rebuilt 2.0 liter in an 81 vanagon - checking that main shaft tranny seal I see...
• What a new Air flow meter might do for you...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 5 Mar 1999 04:23:46 PST
  I finally installed a new air flow meter in my 88 vanagon last night. After my 70 mile drive, I have noticed the following...
• Primer
  Historical mailing list - ed donnen
  Sun, 31 Jul 2011 15:53:51 -0400
  ...pulling, screwdriver, and finally banging the top on the driveway. Of course, the top came off along with the nozzle, which promptly proceeded to...
• Re: Size of allen wrench for final drive?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 23 Oct 2002 06:16:21 -0400
  ...Size of allen wrench for final drive? This is incorrect - you should NOT use GL-5 in a Vanagon Transmission - front differential is OK...
• 87 syncro: fully synthetic
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 9 May 1996 07:53:40 -0700
  This past weekend I replaced the gear oil in my syncro's final front drive with Redline MTL synthetic. The vanagon lubrication is now...
• T/A tales... Re: Buying a new manual transmission - considering Go Westy final drive increase
  Historical mailing list - Jim King
  Fri, 20 May 2005 15:01:05 -0400
  ...Buying a new manual transmission - considering Go Westy final drive increase > Lots and lots of great info here. I am going to talk to...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Hosea
  Tue, 3 Aug 2004 07:59:34 -0600
  ...http://www.caltax.org/member/digest/apr2001/apr01-07.htm http://www.odot.state.or.us/ruftf/pdfs/FinalReport2003march/FinalReportAA2003march.pdf http://prisonplanet.com...
• Re: NVC - Video Editing Software
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Tue, 14 Feb 2006 15:00:50 -0500
  ...know of any video editing software for a PC that is comparable to >> Apple's Final Cut Pro??? >> >> Thanks, >> >> John Rodgers >> 88 GL Driver
• WTB Used Auto Transmission for 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Thu, 17 Oct 2002 18:15:29 -0400
  I am looking for a usable auto transmission for my '87 Westy; preferably just the transmission without the final drive (differential where the CVs...
• Dang driver lowbeam and front driver turnsignal
  Historical mailing list - C B
  Sun, 1 Jan 2017 16:48:10 -0800
  My driver lowbeam won't work at all. What didn't help: Swapped bulbs. Replaced turnsignal ring & stalk. Replaced dash headlight switch. Traced wires...
• Re: leaking final drive oil pan (AT)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 20 Mar 2011 18:51:42 -0700
  ...leaking final drive oil pan (AT) > Me, too. Let is sit 5 minutes and then place it with a board or a freind's...
• Nose Bra
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 31 May 2018 11:15:55 -0400
  Hi all It's finally gotten warm enough here in the Northeast to warm up my Covercraft nose bra out on the driveway prior...
• Wonderful news (F)
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Hutton
  Tue, 1 Aug 1995 13:16:50 -0600 (MDT)
  ...have finally found a position. My email address will remain the same, however, for now. The relationship to the list: I'll drive the...
• Re: '82 Diesel Westy to 1.9L TDI
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Fri, 2 Aug 96 10:51:54 PDT
  ...This will result in an overall final drive about 10% higher with the 5 speed transaxle. Incidentally, first gear is the same <3.78...
• Drivers mirrors for sale...Re: 87 Drivers side mirror needed
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Mar 2003 11:03:41 EST
  ...multiple impacts with icy shrubs and tree branches, the driver's side > mirror finally broke off at the socket base. I am looking for...
• Re: Size of allen wrench for final drive?
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Thu, 24 Oct 2002 12:07:41 -0400
  ...Size of allen wrench for final drive? Marla, I hate to be the bearer of bad news but the brown fluid indiscates clutch slipping...
• BZ Shelves By June 1???
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 12 May 2008 16:52:36 -0600
  To those who asked for a BZ Shelf, I am finalizing the costs & hope to have said item ready to ship by June 1...
• Re: Volkswagen ID Buzz
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 22 Oct 2024 12:39:49 -0700
  ...rave review: > > The Volkswagen ID Buzz Is Finally Stateside. We Took the Electric Microbus for a Drive <https://link.wired.com/click/37166313.1697787...
• Fridge Fan Running
  Historical mailing list - Michael Edwards
  Mon, 27 Aug 2001 11:05:26 -0700
  ...My van stays parked with drivers side facing full arizona sun on ocassion and yesterday when i went to drive it, the fan on...
• Re: van won't drive faster than 30 in any gear -- automatic
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 9 Apr 2003 20:08:26 -0400
  ...Once separated from the final drive, it is only about 60#, and gets light fast once you start removing parts. Who the call? the...
• driver's side power lock not working. Help!
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Mon, 25 Aug 2003 07:38:17 -0500
  hELLO, oN MY 88, wHEN i PUT THE key in the driver's door to lock it, the locks go down, and immediately cycle...
• Re: Transportaion of Westy
  Historical mailing list - rpc
  Mon, 12 May 2008 19:06:11 -0700
  ...When a driver finally called me to say he was taking it, he said if it doesn't start and move off the truck...
• Re: Differential cost of replacing seals....
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 20 Jul 2005 08:22:40 -0700
  ...The final drive/differential unit is that 100 pound cast-iron monster between the engine and transmission where the axles attach. You have to...
• Re: 1991 Vanagon Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 26 Jul 2001 09:45:02 -0500
  ...You'll > need to check the ratio's on your final drive as well though otherwise > you'll find it overgeared in the wrong...
• The Blue Star
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Mon, 5 Nov 2012 02:44:39 +0000
  Or is it Bluestar, or BlueStar? Whatever, it is finally in my driveway tonight. Brought it home with a rental truck and tow dolly...
• Re: Final Drive Plug Size?
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Mon, 4 May 1998 23:08:05 -0600
  > Correct! KD Tools make a mega sized allen key for this but I just took a > VW Rabbit wheel bolt and welded it on...
• located source/wind noise
  Historical mailing list - Rick Ferguson
  Tue, 10 Nov 1998 06:27:08 +0000
  I've finally determined that the wind noise is coming from the driver's side window. By pressing with my forearm along the side...
• Seat wanted - 1990 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Mon, 23 Aug 1999 16:40:29 -0700
  ...blue front driver's seat for a 1990 Carat. It has the armrests on it. Back problems force me to finally do something about...
• Re[2]: Dometic Refrig finally working on gas
  Historical mailing list - Gregory M Daughtry
  Sun, 27 Apr 97 20:28:00 PDT
  ...Dometic Refrig finally working on gas Author: sbart7kb@www.mwc.edu at SMTPGATE Date: 4/27/97 9:22 PM Hey all, I've...
• Re: I4 Transmission Input Shaft Length
  Historical mailing list - Myron Lind
  Mon, 4 Feb 2002 21:44:33 -0800
  ...The DK (air cooled with 4.57 final drive) has > an input shaft length of 298 mm. The DZ (diesel, 5.86 final drive...
• Hidden ATF leak, strange shifting behavior.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Smythe
  Sat, 31 Dec 2005 07:53:01 +0000
  ...GoWesty says buy another rebuilt tranny/final drive although their tech page suggests that the maintainance step here is to replace the seals between...
• Re: Finally saw another one
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
  Wed, 7 Jun 2017 22:38:17 -0400
  There are three tin top daily drivers puttering around my town (Rutland, VT) this year. Hopefully it will take the novelty of my van...
• Automatic trans and diff draining
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Mon, 14 Feb 2005 14:54:55 -0500
  I want to drain (and refill with synthetic oil) both the automatic transmission and the final drive (differential) on my 1988 Vanagon. As the...
• Re: Final Drive Allen Size
  Historical mailing list - Katy Hahn
  Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:13:25 -0700
  On 3/14/10, Paul Guzyk <paullist08@guzyk.com> wrote: > 17mm you can get a purpose built socket tool I use one from Snap...
• 1985 Vanagon - New Year's resolution - AFM
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Mon, 17 Dec 2007 15:29:54 -0500
  It's time to finally fix my "hunting idle" on my vanagon..... I drive this van daily but it's idle has been unstable...
• Re: (f) Question about a Thing Transaxle
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 05 Feb 1995 18:09:24 -0400 (EDT)
  If you are going to do anything with the transaxle with your Thing, remember that the final drive ratio is different between a bug...
• Re: aliens on this planet
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 17 Aug 2001 10:31:37 EDT
  ...Daylight Time, paradigm@ALLEGRAPRINTING.COM writes: << Finally, evidence that there are aliens on this planet! ...and they drive vanagons!!! http://home.earthlink.net/~jamesvogl...