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Re: Automatic transmission cooler-advice wanted
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 23 Jan 2009 15:43:52 -0800
...Automatic transmission cooler-advice wanted > > > I believe my 1984 automatic transmission cooler has failed since I have > fluid coming > out my fill tube and...
Re: Automatic Transmission
Historical mailing list - selten
Sat, 19 Apr 2003 11:23:38 -0500
...Automatic Transmission How many vents are there,I have found one on the top near the engine side. Could there be any more. There...
Re: expected lifetime for transmission?
Historical mailing list - Herb Smith
Mon, 14 Jun 1999 14:06:13 GMT
...We have a 90 Westie GL with 155K miles on the original automatic transmission and engine. No major transmission work to date or any...
WTB camper (eurovan vs. vanagon) -any suggestions?
Historical mailing list - kurt stoppkotte
Sun, 7 Jan 2001 19:52:13 -0500
...had owned an automatic, but am curious in the listmembers opinions between manual and automatic transmissions. i test drove an automatic a week ago...
Re: Coolant part confusion - need some help!
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Tue, 8 Sep 2009 21:18:14 -0400
...Those > coolant parts are indeed different for automatics as they have hose > connections at the bottom for the automatic transmission oil cooler. My browser...
Re: manual to auto
Historical mailing list - bob mendonca
Thu, 14 Feb 2002 20:18:31 -0800
You don't know what you're missing with an automatic transmission!! Our automatic (88) is much peppier than our manual (85). I didn...
Re: Automatic vs Manual trans. ( Friday )
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Fri, 11 Sep 2015 13:26:30 -0400
...46 PM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote: > The only two automatic transmissions I've had extensive experience with > are: > > 1. The 1965 Ford...
Re: WTB: Good Used Automatic Transmission
Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:15:48 -0800
...vanagon@yahoo.com> wrote: > Hi All, > > I'm looking for an automatic transmission that's in good working order for my next Vanagon, which...
Re: 1986 Vanagon Westfalia GL 2.1L 2WD Automatic transmission sticks in 2nd gear
Historical mailing list - John H. Lauterbach
Tue, 3 Sep 2019 17:18:56 -0400
...John On Tue, 2019-09-03 at 16:43 +0000, Stuart wrote: > I have a 1986 Vanagon Westfalia GL 2.1L 2WD Automatic transmission...
Re: convert auto trans to manual?
Historical mailing list - Sean Solowiej
Fri, 6 Dec 2002 17:32:09 -0600
...automatic > transmission! I have a '91 Westy MV and a '90 DoKa, both automatics and the > transmissions work fine!!!! Installing an older manual transmission...
Tranny question re: 84 westy
Historical mailing list - Juli Tallino
Wed, 19 Jul 2000 17:04:03 -0700
I forgot to mention the transmission, automatic and he said something about the differential being repaired? I've always had standards so automatics are...
manual transmission linkage
Historical mailing list - David White
Fri, 11 Jun 2010 22:06:37 -0700
...the linkage underneath, the joint on the transmission??? I am trying to convert an 84 automatic to manual using linkage from an 86 and...
Talk to me about AT's!
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Thu, 19 Jul 2007 21:53:37 -0700
...But there's just something about running an automatic transmission for long periods in lower gears that worries me. Maybe it's because the...
Re: Sad and depressed
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Fri, 1 Apr 2016 10:40:44 -0700
Well, this Neil lives way far away from (New Hampshire?), knows nothing of shops nearby and little to nothing of automatic transmissions except if...
Re: Auto tranny torque converter
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Mon, 9 Feb 2004 16:47:27 -0800
...Auto tranny torque converter Just ordered a parts kit for my 1987 Vanagon automatic transmission, the coveted 090. Who has a line on new...
Re: Automatic vs. 4 Speed Transmission
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Fri, 14 Oct 2005 14:03:45 -0400
You must tell us your decision and final purchace -or d*e
Need Automatic Transmission
Historical mailing list - jbange
Sun, 1 May 2005 20:11:40 -0700
In a moment of colossally dumb hamfistedness while putting in the 2nd gear brake band piston, I broke something in my transmission. Any reputable...
Re: [vanagon] vanagon trivia..who can answer this???
Historical mailing list - Aleksandr Milewski
Fri, 13 May 2005 08:55:37 -0700
JORDANVW@AOL.COM wrote: > lets see who can answer this one.. > > why do automatic transmission vanagons have a plastic accelerator pedal > reinforced with metal...
Re: 97 EV differences
Historical mailing list
Mon, 13 Jan 1997 10:33:04 -0800
...about a 97 EV VR6 Winnie with automatic transmission? I had a chance to compare automatic vs. stick on two brand new 95 EV...
Re: reliability of Vanagon automatic transmission ?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Lockwood
Tue, 19 Sep 2000 12:29:26 EDT
...I would whole-heartedly recommend the automatic transmission as far a reliability and longevity. Personal taste is another matter. Best of luck, Dennis Lockwood...
'91 Westie FS
Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
Mon, 1 Jun 1998 10:19:12 -0500
...Air Conditioning Cruise Control Cassette Player Power Windows Automatic Transmission Description 1991 Vanagon Westfalia. Excellent condition. 86,000 miles, Factory AM/FM Cassette, Automatic...
Re: Automatic Transmission Fluid Contamination.
Historical mailing list - PSD
Tue, 9 Dec 2014 20:29:47 -0500
...Automatic Transmission Fluid Contamination. Hi all. On 12/9/14, Larry Alofs <lalofs@gmail.com> wrote: > The slippage was the same before and after...
For those with automatic transmissions
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 19 Feb 2015 17:38:11 -0800
...Transaxle), http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_1717_1011/automatic-transmission-coole r.html to the equally expensive Go Westy thermostatically controlled...
Re: Lockers -- how hard to install LLSD?
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Mon, 9 May 2011 16:50:30 -0700
RE: Limited Slip Mr. Squirrel, aren't you driving an automatic transmission?
Query...
Historical mailing list - Phil Baird
Sat, 27 Mar 2010 18:35:20 -0700
Can an aftermarket cruise control be added to a '91 Vanagon with automatic transmission? Thanks..Phil in Bakersfield
Parting out 85GL........
Historical mailing list - Chad G
Fri, 30 Nov 2001 16:17:26 -0500
I'm parting out an 85GL with automatic transmission.........if anyone needs anything contact me Chad
transmission compatibility?
Historical mailing list - mac stricklen
Tue, 24 Nov 1998 12:28:57 -0800
Someone locally is advertising a '72 bus transmission for sale. I've got an '80 vanagon with an automatic transmission, that I'd like...
Re: Automatic vs Manual
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Sat, 26 May 2012 22:29:50 -0400
If you would have asked me a year ago, I would have said that an automatic transmission in a vanagon sucked. I would have...
Re: Automatic transmission question
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sun, 17 Jul 2011 23:06:43 -0400
...The one thing that is giving me some trouble is the automatic >> transmission. If you can help me with that, read on. >> >> I have...
used automatic transmission for sale
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Fri, 7 Jun 2002 08:12:37 -0700
Some one( a canadian I think) was looking for a used automatic transmission. ---Hiya Gary, tell 'im I've got one and I THINK...
Re: Automatic transmission advice needed
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Thu, 19 Aug 2010 19:00:56 -0400
It seems Karl has 4th gear working well on his AUTOMATIC (3speed) transmission! Congratulations Karl! : ) -Craig On Thu, Aug 19, 2010 at 6:38...
Re: AT speeds/rpm's
Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
Tue, 2 Jul 2002 18:11:30 -0700
...No, manual transmission is an overdrive in 4th, .86 if I recall right, but the automatic transmission is 1:1 in 3rd (top) gear...
VDO Transmission PRESSURE gauge...anyone used one on a 2.1L AT???
Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
Mon, 21 Jul 2003 13:24:49 -0700
...I've been working on rigging up a VDO Transmission Temperature gauge on the Automatic Trans of my 1990 with a 2.1L engine...
Re: Automatic transmission question
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:06:31 -0700
...Automatic transmission question >I don't have any experience with VW automagics, but just last weekend I > finally got around to changing the fluid...
Re: TIICO Automatic Transmission
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 28 Mar 2006 13:25:02 -0800
...Mike '84 GL 7 pass automatic '85 GL Westy 4 speed Mark C wrote: > I just noticed the automatic transmission being sold through TIICO...
Re: auto trans cost?
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Mon, 16 Jul 2001 20:42:00 -0700
What about that guy in Seatle that likes Redline for manual transmissions. Does he ever do automatics? And can automatic transmissions be improved upon...
Re: Automatic Rebuilder
Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
Thu, 20 Feb 2014 15:52:55 -0700
...I bought an automatic from them for my '87 Westy . . . Just below their name plate on their www page: "Rebuilt Manual VW Transmissions with...
Re: Auto Tranny vs. Manual?
Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
Fri, 27 Mar 1998 22:00:41 -0500
You may not notice it, but automatics consume more power than manuals. This extra power consumption comes from heat generated by shearing transmission fluid...
Re: Attention automatic transmission owners; a little help!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 10 Oct 2011 23:07:55 -0400
...Attention automatic transmission owners; a little help! I wonder if some of you fine folks would be so kind as to go out and...
Re: Vanagon Diesel Automatic?? Do they exist??
Historical mailing list - Donna Stewart
Wed, 21 Feb 2001 15:06:21 -0800
...Vanagon made with the Diesel and Automatic trans? Scott, VW never sold at diesel Vanagon with automatic transmission in the North American market. I...
Replacing the flexible plastic strip in the AT box ...
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Sun, 20 Jun 2010 14:06:32 -0500
85 automatic Westfalia ... What the heck do you call that thing anyway? It's the plastic strip that attaches to the automatic transmission shift...
Re: Do I need a new Transmission?
Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
Mon, 6 Sep 1999 20:34:08 -0400
...Do I need a new Transmission? >Paul, > > I'd check your automatic transmission fluid levels before I >started looiking for a new transmission. When...
Re: WTB: Good Used Automatic Transmission
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 26 Jan 2010 07:26:39 -0600
...vanagon@yahoo.com> wrote: > >> Hi All, >> >> I'm looking for an automatic transmission that's in good working order for my next Vanagon, which...
Re: Transmission swapping
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Sat, 9 Jul 2005 20:46:26 -0700
...I've automatically replaced them when either the tranny or engine is out for one reason or another, but only recall one clutch that...
Manual or AT?
Historical mailing list - Scott Sullivan
Sat, 14 Jun 2003 15:41:09 -0700
...I am looking for opinions on the advantages and disadvantages of automatic transmissions in a Westy. Thanks ____________________________________________________________ Get advanced SPAM filtering on Webmail or...
Re: Auto transmission valve body
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Mon, 26 Mar 2018 16:47:10 -0400
...and approximate cost of a valve body for an 91 Vanagon > automatic transmission? > > > > Thanks, Bob C > -- Thanks, Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain...
Looking for an automatic transmission in the DC area
Historical mailing list - Brent Berisford
Tue, 4 Feb 2003 10:41:55 -0500
Group Have a friend with a 84 Westy that the transmission has died. Any one in the group in the DC area know where...
Re: Automatic transmission, WTF?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Wed, 26 Aug 2009 08:53:43 -0700
...wrote... > >> Uh.... Automatics only have 3 speeds. An ACW is a 4 speed. >> > > I just pulled it out of a "Vanagon Transmission Ratio Chart...
Re: Automatic Transmissions
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Wed, 16 Jul 2003 19:18:57 -0700
...manual transmissions but the >automatics >aren't available from our Vendors. > >Am I correct? Any idea's? I have several messed up automatics and...
Auto trans for sale - Re: Auto Transmission Repair in NC
Historical mailing list
Fri, 19 Dec 2003 12:03:00 EST
...transmission trouble. The > auto will be a new experience for me. All my current and previous vans > are manuals. > > How good is the automatic...
Re: can't go forward
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:06:29 -0400
...can't go forward > I have reverse gear (automatic transmission), but no forward gears. There's a small transmission leak when the engine is...
Re: Caution on Half Axle swap
Historical mailing list - k1cajun
Fri, 21 Apr 2000 02:25:50 -0500
...a manual transmission. I recall that the manual lists the shaft lengths for the manual as the same and that the automatic are different.
Leaking automatic transmission
Historical mailing list - John
Thu, 30 Mar 2000 10:22:54 -0500
...mileage '91 automatic vanagon and the auto trans works just fine and does not ordinarily leak ATF. However when the transmission is very hot...
Re: Automatic Transmission
Historical mailing list - LC
Thu, 30 Jan 2003 23:14:49 -0500
The transmission fluid level is ok..just a bit dirty, never changed it but the transmission was rebuilt less than 15k miles ago. My...
Intermittent poor performance at light throttle ('84 1.9L automatic transmission)
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Fri, 27 May 2011 08:51:45 -0400
...With van warm and going up slight grade with automatic transmission in "high", engine will sometimes run roughly. I never had this problem before...
AT v.s. Manual (was: Re: Automatic Transmissions!!)
Historical mailing list
Tue, 2 Dec 1997 15:00:48 -0500
...talked about >> FWIW, the manual transmissions in watercooled Vanagons have always been more trouble prone than the Automatics...i've only ever heard of...
Re: Automatic transmission, WTF?
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:50:19 -0400
...If transmission >design were obvious to me, I don't think I'd be asking the question I >asked. If you don't understand...
Lousy automatic shifting
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Wed, 18 May 2022 21:05:59 -0500
On another note, from what I can tell by reading the archives, the valve body in my 85 automatic needs a cleaning. I am...
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: Leaking Tranny Question
Historical mailing list - lauterba
Sat, 4 Oct 2003 20:45:58 -0400
Mark, I have been through this problem with the automatic transmission on my '84. Have your mechanic recommend a good automatic transmission shop. While...