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• Re: Transaxle for an '85 4-speed manual waterboxer?
  Historical mailing list - Steven P Smith
  Mon, 31 Oct 2016 15:45:44 -0700
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > My girlfriend just got the bad news that her transaxle is shot. > > I�m aware of the following sources for...
• Re: Transaxle Drain Plug Detritus
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
  Tue, 21 Apr 1998 12:17:41 -0700
  ...but lots more than I'm > used to seeing from other transaxles (e.g. Porsche). > > Any comments appreciated... > > Ed Mellinger > Monterey CA > '84 plain...
• Re: Syncro Tranny Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Fri, 20 Aug 2004 08:41:52 -0700
  Shameless plug..... $1795 for a syncro trans, but call for details Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) 1-877-377-0773 toll...
• Re: aircooled transaxle with 1.6NA diesel
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Fri, 18 Jan 2002 12:43:17 EST
  Change the front mount, bellhousing AND the input shaft...that's all...
• AA Transaxle: Happy! Relavant Info, Long.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 20 Jun 2014 10:53:12 -0700
  ...a big "thanks" to Matt and Erica at AA Transaxle. They provided assistance with relevant details and got a rebuilt to me in a...
• Tranaxle gear carrier gasket
  Historical mailing list - Andrew R.
  Mon, 28 Jul 2014 09:12:33 -0700
  ...Bought a low-mileage manual trans built by German Transaxle a couple years ago. Finally installed it this summer with a rebuilt motor into...
• Re: tranny rebuild: AA Vs. Rancho Performance
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Thu, 1 Nov 2001 20:46:05 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA.(Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 toll free http://www.aatransaxle.com (web site) tranny...
• Re: Noisy transaxle??
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Tue, 22 Oct 2013 04:32:58 -0500
  ...The more time I drive Velma with >> the >> > much quieter turbo diesel than the previous n/a diesel I've noticed more >> > transaxle noise...
• Re: Any real automatic trans upgrade for vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 29 Dec 2007 13:33:02 -0500
  ...On Dec 29, 2007, at 1:09 PM, pedro dos santos wrote: > Hi Scott > > when I sent a message yesterday to transaxle > engineering, minutes...
• Re: shifting anomaly ...
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 5 Oct 2015 10:02:51 -0700
  ...A piece of thick steel between support blocks and transaxle helped allow transaxle to slide. Something like a piece of wood with counter top...
• Re: Rear Vibration
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sun, 8 Sep 2013 11:11:56 -0600
  ...Engine-to-transaxle bolts were loose; transaxle to frame were both loose and 2 incorrect bolts, and one missing bolt. After that was all...
• Re: Opinions on tranny rebuilds from Long Enterprises?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Fri, 16 Jan 2004 10:27:55 -0800
  Daryl at AA Transaxles. He is THE man. http://www.aatransaxle.com/
• Re: Borescope: Inspect Transaxle 3/4 Slider Hub?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 1 Aug 2017 13:30:46 -0700
  ...My buddy has at least 400,000 KM's (250,000 miles) on his '85 original transaxle. Neil. On 8/1/17, steve meassick...
• Transaxle for an '85 4-speed manual waterboxer?
  Historical mailing list - J.C.
  Mon, 31 Oct 2016 15:10:45 -0700
  My girlfriend just got the bad news that her transaxle is shot. I’m aware of the following sources for rebuilds: http://www.mrgasrebuilds...
• Re: 094 main shaft
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Mon, 21 Dec 2015 18:54:17 -0600
  Thanks for all the transaxle ideas and help. I ended up ordering about $650 worth of 094 parts from Weddle. They had no used...
• 82 Van Trans rebuild
  Historical mailing list - AA Transaxle
  Mon, 19 May 2003 10:32:57 -0700
  ...Maybe better yet si Weddle and Long's. (and of course AA transaxle...but I may be a bit prejudiced...:),> Stans used trans will...
• Re: Any real automatic trans upgrade for vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 29 Dec 2007 11:26:40 -0800
  ...Any real automatic trans upgrade for vanagon? Hi Scott when I sent a message yesterday to transaxle engineering, minutes later I received a message...
• Re: Transaxle noise
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 07:38:17 -0800
  ...Transaxle noise > > My Carat transaxle has begun producing a growl/whine. The pitch of the > sound is relative to the axle speed. Volume depends...
• Re: wonderful service from german transaxle -Dittos
  Historical mailing list - Road Trip
  Tue, 13 May 2003 22:42:51 -0700
  ...wonderful service from german transaxle >Date: Tue, 13 May 2003 11:51:32 -0700 > >A few weeks back, a fellow list member posted a...
• Re: Looking for a Torque Converter
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Thu, 27 May 2010 21:08:48 -0400
  We installed a GoWesty transaxle in my brother's '85 and kidded him about the lavender converter - kind of pretty, really. I believe GoWesty...
• Re: Trans Rebuilder
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 20 Apr 1999 07:27:13 -0400
  ...New to this list but I have been in the VW world for 28 > Yrs. > I rebuild VW Transaxles in the Seattle area for...
• German Transaxle experience
  Historical mailing list - AA Transaxle
  Fri, 8 Nov 2002 09:43:26 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 (toll free) aatransaxle.com (web site)
• Re: transaxle lubricant
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Thu, 3 Dec 1998 20:50:06 -0700
  A little bit more about gear oils can be found at http://www.yondar.com/yondar/course3.html
• Re: AA Transaxle? German Transaxle? also Limited slip options?
  Historical mailing list - Will Taygan
  Thu, 5 Nov 2015 22:15:38 +0000
  ...AA Transaxle? German Transaxle? also Limited slip > > options? > > Sent by: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> > > ------------------------------ > > > > > > > > I also have a Syncro Doka w...
• Re: Will Porsche transaxle fit in Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - '80 Westy Pokey
  Wed, 15 Aug 2001 13:23:51 -0700
  ...put on the stock VW transaxle I've been wondering if a Porsche 901, 905, 930, or G50 transaxle will physically fit in the...
• Re: AA Transaxle: Happy! Relevant Info, Long.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 21 Jun 2014 11:51:08 -0700
  ...IIRC, VW had said: 'no oil change required' for Vanagon transaxles. This was from a LONG time ago and I'm sure VW changed...
• Re: Automatic Rebuilder
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 20 Feb 2014 17:09:14 -0800
  German Transaxle has a great reputation. Daryl used to put German Transaxle rebuilt automatic transmission sections into a select group of customer's auto...
• Shift rod freeplay - what is it? Was: Alternatives to standard transmissions: What is possible?
  Historical mailing list - Luke Bakken
  Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:45:18 -0700
  > Be absolutely sure that the conversion shop or the re-installer of your fresh transaxle understands the amount of fore and aft freeplay at...
• Re: Tranny Fluid - Manual Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 30 Mar 2013 19:02:59 -0700
  MT-90 is generally out of favor these days for vanagon transaxles, and I gather they even changed the formula a while ago. What...
• Re: New transaxle options
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Sun, 25 Nov 2012 22:38:16 -0900
  ...They also seem to > do alot of racing rigs and prices seem fair starting around 1100.00 > > > There's Daryl (sp?) from AA transaxle...
• Re: Automatic transmission valve body
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 30 Oct 2014 00:46:51 -0400
  I contacted the good folks at German transaxle and they set me up. Dennis From: Robert Fisher [mailto:garciasghostvw@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, October...
• Re: Syncro tranny whine-reply
  Historical mailing list - Jwilli941
  Sun, 17 May 1998 17:00:38 EDT
  ...Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles // VW dealer mechanic Olympia, WA ps- The 3rd/4th gear hub also tends to crack on these transaxles and that...
• Re: Noisy transaxle??
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 22 Oct 2013 09:33:55 -0700
  ...Bits of hardened metal are swirling around in your oil and circulating through the transmission and transaxle. Once that hardened surface is lost, complete...
• Re: Stuck in gear-reply
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Sun, 7 Jun 1998 03:56:19 EDT
  ...I've seen a lot of this type failure in the later watercooled 091 transaxles. The new style hub seems to be working as...
• Re: Scott Walker's diesel regear questions
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Fri, 14 May 1999 15:26:44 -0600
  ...market diesel transaxles that came with a > 5.86 ring and pinion set. Because of that, Helmut's list does not > have this particular...
• damage from missing bellhousing bolts
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 Feb 1995 00:04:20 -0500
  ...cracked case bearing damage (release bearing?) thrust plate damage flywheel damage bent input shaft (transaxle) This is what I have found on my Bus...
• Re: Silly idea?
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Mon, 10 Feb 2014 17:04:57 -0800
  ...I am planning on having >>>>>>>> my >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> diesel >>>>>>>>> ratio transaxle rebuilt with a 1st and second ratio change to a >>>>>>>>> 4.13 >>>>>>>>> and >>>>>>>>> 2.25...
• Re: Update On Daryl
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:11:01 -0600
  ...Daryl (AA Transaxle) has started a Blog and has posted a bunch of details about his status. http://darylchris.blogspot.com/2010/03/daryls...
• Re: Gear shift parts question (me too)
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Tue, 10 Sep 2002 09:24:18 -0700
  ...This problem arrived with my rebuilt transaxle (ordered from German Transaxle), replacing the one i broke in canada a couple years ago. It'll...
• Re: AA Transaxle? German Transaxle? also Limited slip options?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 5 Nov 2015 19:12:55 -0800
  ...AA Transaxle? German Transaxle? also Limited slip > > > options? > > > Sent by: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> > > > ------------------------------ > > > > > > > > > > > > I also have a Syncro Doka w...
• Re: Syncro tranny. Hi Todd.
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Mon, 18 May 1998 02:20:07 EDT
  In a message dated 98-05-17 17:02:21 EDT, Jwilli941@AOL.COM writes: << Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles // VW dealer mechanic Olympia, WA...
• Re: List up!
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Tue, 29 Dec 1998 02:31:33 EST
  billv2@PRODIGY.NET writes: << I agree, and second the motion. >> Same here -Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA 360-412-0948
• the lovefest for AA Transaxle
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Fri, 25 May 2007 19:00:32 -0300
  >I have to put in my plug for Weddle Industries but he's just is not Daryl B Bob
• Re: Will (Audi) Porsche transaxle fit in Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
  Wed, 15 Aug 2001 16:22:54 -0700
  ...As you probably know, audi engines are mounted longitudinally, and Audi transaxles sure look like Porsche/VW transaxles (if I recall correctly, the first...
• Re: Transaxle noise
  Historical mailing list - AA Transaxle
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 09:13:55 -0800
  ...Even with Redline, they are getting tired at that mileage and need some TLC...Good Luck Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area...
• Re: Synthetic Tranny oil for manual trans.?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Mon, 9 Jun 2008 12:57:57 -0400
  I was very pleased with Redline MTL in my transaxle.??? I believe that is what Redline recommends. Steve -----Original Message----- From: Don Hanson <dhanson...
• Re: Audi Trannies running in reverse again?-reply
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
  Thu, 26 Nov 1998 22:33:09 -0800
  ...Hey > buddy! Wanna buy a Syncro?? > > I will continue to support the Vanagon, at least the transaxles > for now, as best I can for...
• Re: Speedo Calibration
  Historical mailing list - mike ingle
  Sat, 29 Jun 2002 17:59:41 -0700
  ...engine rev (rpm) * transaxle ratio * rolling radius (inches) * 2 * pi * 946.9697 * 10^-6 = miles per hour. engine rev (rpm) * transaxle ratio * rolling radius...
• GEAR LUBE
  Historical mailing list - Mark Thoma
  Sat, 30 May 1998 20:27:29 -0400
  Hey volks, quickie question...what weight and how much gear lube for the transaxle in my air-cooled Vanagon. Mark Thoma [text/html]
• WTB: aircooled tranny
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Tue, 15 Jan 2002 18:23:50 -0500
  Anyone have a 4-spd air cooled transaxle for sale? Bradley Flubacher State College, PA '82 VW diesel westy '84 GL wasserboxer
• Re: Vanagon mentioned on Car Talk today
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 28 Aug 2005 09:09:32 -0700
  > > Where can I get an automatic rebuilt? > German Transaxle in Oregon. www.gtainc.biz <http://www.gtainc.biz>
• Re: Limited Vanagon content: using reverse running transaxles
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Mon, 23 Nov 1998 17:08:20 -0800
  ...and 1 reverse given that the engine was FORWARD of the transaxle...as opposed to the way it was in the 1976 912E? Wasn...
• auto transaxle reseal?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Thu, 28 Oct 1999 21:45:35 -0500
  ...I found a used transaxle for $300. What does everyone think; should I replace the seals between the two sections on this tranny before...
• Off Topic: Type I value ?'s
  Historical mailing list - robyn rudisill
  Wed, 15 Mar 2000 10:06:23 -0800
  ...It has been gone through, re-assembled, and repainted; has a rebuilt 1500 installed, plus a late model transaxle fresh from German Transaxle in...
• Re: Automatic transmission supplier?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 30 Aug 2024 09:39:00 -0500
  ...Does anybody have any experience with Rancho Transaxles or > German Transaxle? I don’t have a core - it’s a long story that I...
• Anyone interested in "engine swap party" in MA?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Wed, 21 May 2008 11:26:57 +0000
  Hi, In a couple of weeks, I will be replacing the engine and transaxle in my 87 Westy with a Boston Bob rebuilt and...
• Re: Borescope: Inspect Transaxle 3/4 Slider Hub?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 1 Aug 2017 14:36:52 -0400
  ...manual but for a 1986+ 091/1 > transaxle, could one use a borescope to inspect the transaxle 3/4 > slider hub to see if...
• Re: Redline MT 90 Gear Oil
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Tue, 15 Mar 2016 13:22:36 -1000
  ...Ken at German Transaxle told me a Redline Rep told him the reformulated thing. What's actually true appears elusive. B. German Transaxle swears...
• Re: Automatic transmission supplier?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 30 Aug 2024 16:34:27 -0400
  Hi Jeff, I did not have a great experience with German Transaxle. Parts failed, and the gear box failed. I had my transmission out...
• Re: Syncro transmission seam leak
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sun, 15 May 2005 09:09:40 -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...