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• Re: "Increase the HP,up to 45%
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 23:05:33 -0400
  >How did the Vanagons do at Le Mans this year??? "The first Vanagon entry retired with a broken gearbox in the third hour. The...
• Re: '80 Westfalia-- best way to drive over passes
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 24 Jan 2002 09:16:17 -0600
  ...The little number below the trip meter should say 806 / 820 in that range, calculate the tire diameter and the gearbox final output rpm...
• Re: [Syncro] HELP - Pilot bearing marked up my input shaft
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:07:28 -0700
  ...After 50.000km on the swap I noticed gear oil coming out between the engine and gearbox. Upon removing the gearbox, I noticed that...
• Re: Vanagon with a zetec
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Sat, 13 Oct 2018 19:14:58 -0700
  ...3 speed Vanagon > gearbox, so yes, those values are pretty close to what you'll see. > > I'd let the gearbox decide when to...
• Shift linkage repair
  Historical mailing list - Vanderzanden Michael (DC-LP/SAL-US)
  Sun, 11 Aug 2019 14:58:16 +0000
  ...mates with the lever on the shaft that goes into the gearbox has disintegrated. So I need to replace that ball and the protective...
• Porsche trans -> wasser
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Wed, 9 Dec 1998 10:25:10 -0400
  ...the bolt pattern on my '66 Porsche's #901 gearbox is same as the H20 vanagons. I matched up a syncro bellhousing with the...
• New on the group
  Historical mailing list - Manolo Rolan
  Wed, 13 Feb 2002 10:50:54 +0100
  ...i've found on a scrapyard an'90 5spd double cap vanagon, does the gearbox of that one fit on my caravelle? to put...
• Re: Chopper on hot pursuit - or weird sound from rear-wheel
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 18 Apr 2005 18:25:51 -0400
  ...isnt there. > > So I guess that it comes from somewhere like; Gearbox, driveshaft or wheel bearing. But what is your best guess for this...
• Trans fluid: GL-5 vs. GL-4 vs. synthetic
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Tue, 30 Apr 1996 16:11:02 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I made the reluctant assumption that it is OK to put GL-5 in the gearboxes and that it is the "synthetic" part that...
• Demographics and Gearbox, UK
  Historical mailing list - Mark 'n Mo
  Thu, 23 Apr 1998 13:46:27 +-100
  ...I've found a water-cooled Transporter specialist near Inverness, all we need now is a replacement gearbox. I knew these vans could be...
• Re: Friday OT...automatic trannys and driving habits observed
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Sat, 13 Feb 2010 17:23:18 -0800
  ...Mercedes Benz for example, never offered a turbodiesel with a >> manual gearbox. > > volvo did the same with their first FWD car, the 850. in...
• Re: Friday engine conversions
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:31:05 +1300
  ...Ferrari build. �This flat-12 engine sits on top of > the gearbox. �It's not a true boxer, despite the name, but rather it...
• Motor Oil Thanks
  Historical mailing list - Jason M. Yasment
  Sun, 6 Dec 1998 14:30:26 -0500
  ...I also bought 80w90 gl-3,gl-4,gl-5 for the gearbox. Next weekend I'm changing the clutch slave cylinder, master was...
• Re: WTB: Rear Wiper Motor
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Mon, 23 Oct 2000 09:31:15 +0100
  ...The gearbox housing had to be swapped over from the Vanagon. The procedure, etc, should be in the archives on Gerry .... Pete C -- Peter...
• Re: Chopper on hot pursuit - or weird sound from rear-wheel
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide's Yahoo Account
  Mon, 18 Apr 2005 20:50:10 -0700
  ...So I guess that it comes from somewhere like; Gearbox, driveshaft or = wheel bearing. But what is your best guess for this sound? Happy...
• Re: Cracked Bell Housing with video
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 28 Jun 2022 10:48:18 -0400
  ...Will know more after I remove the gearbox. > https://youtube.com/shorts/V7c6ojUaaLc?feature=share > > > Chris > Wysłane z iPhone'a
• Re: Eurovan Camper , 5 speed
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Mon, 21 May 2012 12:15:33 -0700
  ...am considering getting a 1995 Eurovan with a 5-speed manual gearbox. > > What is the list consensus on that combination? > > > > Chris, IIRC any Eurovan...
• Re: '56 Kombi update: DMV/clutch
  Historical mailing list
  4 Nov 94 11:47
  ...I don't think it's a problem, I reckon the gearbox oil goes real thick if you don't use it for a...
• horn doesn't beep when running straight ahead
  Historical mailing list - Paul Henderson
  Tue, 14 Jul 1998 13:35:37 -0400
  ...end at a 13mm bolt holding the column to a steering gearbox. What I can't figure is how the ground is actually being...
• Re: Replacement engine space
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Thu, 21 Jan 1999 18:27:15 -0700
  ...a known > datum i.e the top centre edge of the gearbox? KEP lists the distance from center of trans input shaft to the...
• Re: 2.1 L Wasserboxer Rebuild/ New air intake system
  Historical mailing list - Racer X
  Fri, 23 Oct 1998 20:05:47 +0000
  What about Slick50 for gearboxes? Anyone tried this? Was looking at it tonight at the FLAPS. It's not an additive. They recommend filling...
• Re: Please repost off road sychro site
  Historical mailing list - Casa Gofastica motorcycle service
  Sun, 9 Sep 2001 08:43:07 -0700
  ...Its dangerous to have them flying around loose like > that. > In fact, they should never be taken out of the gearbox off road. Dirt...
• Re: OK, Swepco gear oil..
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 22 Apr 2010 11:13:06 -0700
  ...OK, Swepco gear oil.. >I just changed-over from MT-90 Redline to Swepco 201 in the gearbox of my > 5sp manual tranny. Here...
• Re: Seals on automatic differential
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Sun, 11 Jul 2010 11:05:43 -0700
  There are seals that seal the differential from the gearbox, and there are seals that seal the final drive. Which ones do you refer...
• RE: No reverse Gear
  Historical mailing list - King, Robert
  6 Oct 1994 10:12:23 +1000
  There is also a little nylon and metal universal joint thingo on the end of the selector shaft where it joins the gearbox selector...
• Speedometer problem
  Historical mailing list - McComas_Glenn
  Sun, 6 Feb 2000 07:41:27 -0500
  ...but think you are on the right track in checking out the little gearbox and cruise control functions for binding. That was the case...
• Re: Aftermarket Speedomenters? Recalibrating existing speedo?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 3 Feb 2002 11:55:19 +1200
  ...VDO agent said the speedo cable can be cut and a gearbox inserted to correct for the tire diameter. I will have to do...
• Re: Did I adjust my valves/lifters right?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Mon, 10 Dec 2001 13:07:33 EST
  ...How many here have rebuilt more than 30 waterboxers? How many have rebuilt over 150 bus/van/syncro gearboxes How many have made a...
• Re: Power Widow Motor
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 1 Mar 2001 21:25:10 -0800
  ...I just replaced the window track-gearbox assembly on my '88 and the replacement from VW goes in just like the factory. (The motor...
• 2.1L Engine available Southern Ontario
  Historical mailing list - Veedub
  Mon, 13 Feb 2006 10:43:07 -0500
  ...So rather than replace the automatic, I am doing a 4 speed swap with my diesel gearbox and likely going to run a 2...
• syncro tranny fluid capacity
  Historical mailing list - Chris Wyatt
  Wed, 7 May 1997 12:20:20 -0800 (AKDT)
  Dear Listees, I've decided to go with Redline synthetic tranmission fluid in my 87's gearbox and front differential. I will have to...
• I stand corrected.
  Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
  Sun, 22 Jul 2001 11:37:35 -0600
  ...4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 Camshaft Crankshaft Crankcase Front of Engine (Flywheel & Gearbox) Rear of Engine (Crankshaft Pulley) Crankshaft & Camshaft Gears...
• Re: Please repost off road sychro site
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sun, 9 Sep 2001 13:00:17 EDT
  ...In fact, they should never be taken out of the gearbox off road. Dirt and grit and funky stuff can get in there. You...
• Re: Clarification of noise
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 18 Sep 2002 08:52:41 -0400
  ...of this please, is this likely to be: > > a) pilot bearing (gearbox spigot shaft bearing in UK parlance) It's not the pilot bearing...
• Re: women and standard gearbox
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 2 Jan 2007 18:15:17 -0800
  This is why folks use synthetic tranny oil, no winter drag. m --- Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET> wrote: > If you lived in the frozen...
• Re: [WetWesties] Blackbeard-The Final Update
  Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
  Thu, 4 Dec 2008 10:19:13 -0800
  ...out > > that the outcome is even better than originally anticipated! > > > ..... > > > Steering Gearbox > > Steering arm > ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e-mail...
• Re: Trans. Install: Input shaft & clutch splines
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sat, 20 Mar 2010 18:45:17 -0700
  ...The good news was that I > > just happened to have a 'spare' gearbox and motor waiting to go in so > > down time was minimal...
• Swepco for the tranny
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 9 Apr 2010 08:37:54 -0700
  ...I used that in my racecar (Porsche) with a pretty tricked-out gearbox and limited slip and it seemed to perform even better than...
• Re: More 5-speed answers
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 26 Nov 1998 18:21:50 PST
  ...Their price is $1650 Fully rebuilt plus a $300 core charge, Refunded if you have a 84' and up gearbox to turn in to...
• Re: injun swap snafu
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Thu, 9 Apr 1998 13:12:16 +0300
  ...They all fit on the same gearing of the gearbox input shaft. Helmut '80 Camper ----------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 8 Apr 1998 17:45:52 -0700...
• Syncro Gearbox synchromesh
  Historical mailing list - AA Transaxle
  Sun, 20 Oct 2002 09:48:26 -0700
  ...Syncro Gearbox synchromesh Tell me please anyone - is 3rd gear the synchromesh that usually packs = up? Symptons: Initially, gearlever started to feel a bit...
• Re: Gear box oil - Redline MT90 or Swepco ?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 27 Aug 2012 14:51:22 -0600
  ...my CV's and figured its time to > change out the gearbox oil as well. > > I've had Redline MT90 in there for a...
• Re: Re Trans Swap wbx to air cooled
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 22 Mar 2009 19:33:35 -0700
  ...info. > > Not gonna do it, I have an 88 that the gearbox is making quite a bit of noise > through the gears. Also popping...
• Re: Rear diff lock
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Thu, 17 Jun 1999 08:53:20 -0700
  ...to see if it was possible to remove > it with the gearbox still in place). Any body done a > similar job.........the front one...
• Re: headlamp upgrades....
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Sun, 14 Sep 2003 01:33:16 +0200
  ...I had to move the gearbox about two inches forward to get clearence between waterpump and body and then raise the enginelid some 5...
• Re: '93 Eurovan auto to manual
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 7 Mar 2014 07:32:13 -0500
  ...gotchas associated with converting an automatic early Eurovan to a manual gearbox? I have the skill to do it on a Vanagon, but am...
• Re: Porsche G50 trans price, mods
  Historical mailing list - ed
  Thu, 20 Apr 2000 22:10:01 -0400
  ...But why would you do this if you already have a 915? That's a decent gearbox. Used G50s run about USD 3k. ed...
• Re: 91 vanagon 4 spd to 5 spd gearbox
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Grove
  Fri, 2 Mar 2001 13:06:05 -0800
  Robert Lilley wrote: > > Bruce, > Weddle Enginering-- www.2weddle.com > <snip> > The ONLY modification I made was to have the front mount shortened (Chris Weddle...
• Re: Long range fuel tank for vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Lumb
  Fri, 7 Mar 1997 05:11:09 +0200
  ...my Westy it looks like the Synchro tank sits over the gearbox instead of behind the front axle (obvious, really, when you think about...
• Re: Conversion bound folks:146 HP 2.6 liter 5 cylinder Engine for Vanagons and Smog Legal*
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 21 Jul 2004 11:13:44 -0500
  ...of money for an engine, you could get you a built WBX, a lot >of new parts and a 5 speed gearbox for less. > > >
• That peppy little 2.2 digest response
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 30 Oct 2007 07:15:38 -0800
  ...twin turbo at around 550 rwhp and a sequential 6 speed gearbox. That would be some sight, burning away from a signal, clouds of...
• Re: Seals on automatic differential
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:30:37 -0700
  ...to gearbox seals. Two seals back to back inside the transm. Zoltan ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Fisher" <garciasghostvw@GMAIL.COM > To: <vanago... Sent: Sunday...
• Re: transmission fluid level
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Thu, 20 May 2010 16:06:29 -0500
  ...http://www.vanagonauts.com/Changing-gearbox-oil101.htm
• Re: Help me fix my reverse light
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 Jan 1997 19:37:49 +0200
  ...It is on the left side of the front part of the manual gearbox. Hammer slightly against it or see was has happened. If...
• Re: Old wiper motor parks, New doesn't
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 5 Apr 2007 20:06:06 -0700
  ...You don't have to bolt it in - just hold the motor > housing/gearbox against bare metal that's connected to the van body...
• Re: Trans main shaft pulled out!
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Thu, 4 Mar 1999 16:05:49 -0500
  ...Main problem is that hands (at least mine) don't fit inside the gearbox with the diff installed. Use long neddle noose pliers to...
• Re: VR6 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Fri, 5 Apr 2002 22:27:20 -0800
  ...Does the engine mate with the Vanagon trans without adapter? Can you use auto as well as manual trans? Are you strengthening the gearbox...
• Re: Refilling manual transmission fluid
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 19 Sep 2008 23:55:25 -0400
  ...http://www.vanagonauts.com/Changing-gearbox-oil101.htm John Meeks '91 Multivan, '85 GL bits Northern Michigan Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com...
• Re: Lego Vanagon kit available for ordering from Lego
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Thu, 21 May 2009 16:19:48 -0500
  ...i can live without an engine and gearbox. thanks, thanks. what a fun project. aaron '87 syncro westy ej22 Date: Thu, 21 May 2009...
• Re: Chopper on hot pursuit - or weird sound from rear-wheel
  Historical mailing list - Dusty Edwards
  Mon, 18 Apr 2005 13:50:38 -0700
  ...isnt there. > >So I guess that it comes from somewhere like; Gearbox, driveshaft or wheel bearing. But what is your best guess for this...