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Re: Easiest Platform to Convert to I-4 FROM?
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Tue, 27 Apr 2004 13:23:59 -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: Another bus in my fleet - mouse warning
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:16:06 -0700
...two rusty seams (Easy >> enough to cover up). >> It's an automatic transmission bus, my first, as well as having only 66,000 >> miles...
Re: what to do? (part out or what)...
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:50:33 -0800
...Removing the automatic trans isn't so hard, if one sees vanagon transmission removal as 'not that big a deal.' it's a bit...
Re: Rear wheel noise... can't be good 1000 km from home :(
Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
Thu, 17 Oct 2013 23:51:27 -0700
...You have an > automatic transmission? (likely not relevant) > > If it were me, Vanagon on level surface, wheels chocked, I'd use the > stock jack...
86 Westy "Weekender"?
Historical mailing list - Todd Kaderabek
Wed, 16 Feb 2000 17:02:03 -0500
...automatic transmission? Yes. rear air conditioning? Fully reconditioned about 1 yrs ago. stereo system -- factory/functional? Stereo am/fm with cassette is aftermarket, I...
Vanagon Specifications Sheet
Historical mailing list - VW Doka
Wed, 2 Sep 2009 16:20:52 -0400
...6 and 14 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SPECIFICATIONS ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Recommended Transmission Fluid Dexron or Dexron-II ATF. Recommended Final Drive Fluid G50 or SAE 75W90. Fluid Capacity...
Re: Brake locks up in reverse
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 27 May 2012 23:16:01 -0700
...A bad ring and pinion in the >>>>> transmission can cause that nasty effect. If an automatic so can a >>>>> bad >>>> sprag clutch. >>>>> Brakes will...
Re: regearing a manual trans
Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
Sat, 5 Sep 2015 15:34:04 -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: Easiest Platform to Convert to I-4 FROM?
Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
Tue, 27 Apr 2004 21:10:19 +0000
...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: Trip Contingencies
Historical mailing list - Mike
Sun, 24 Aug 2008 17:38:03 -0400
...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: Auto back up switch
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 23 Dec 2014 10:29:01 -0800
...Auto back up switch Where is the back up switch on an automatic transmission ? Stacy Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 23, 2014, at...
another road test: 1983-1/2 VW Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Wed, 11 Jan 95 23:11:51 CST
...the automatic. Volkswagen of America says that these transmissions are adequate, given the power, torque and flexibility of the new engine. Finally, if you...
Re: My Vanaru too!
Historical mailing list - Gil Ngai
Sat, 26 Mar 2022 23:37:28 -0600
...My '91 Carat now has the >> virtually new ej2.5 engine installed, coupled to the stock Vanagon >> automatic transmission. The engine came from a...
Re: Transmission Ratios, Diesels, Conversions
Historical mailing list - Robert S Keezer
Mon, 29 Oct 2001 00:54:33 -0800
...Third would really pull up in the Rockies! The standard Diesel trans has no problem bogging down on these passes, the final drive gives...
More ramblings about 66 VW Bus
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Mon, 14 May 2007 01:17:15 +0000
...automatic transmission, etc. It is so quiet and smooth compared to the bus. I think I appreciated it more. This should be the final...
New vans update (change the stats)(long)
Historical mailing list - Don Kane
Thu, 26 Dec 1996 11:29:10 -0800
...My wife's '87 GL doesn't count, cause it's an Automatic, and besides, she didn't want to drive the Olds either...
Re: 91 pricing advice needed (plus free bonus)
Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
Tue, 09 Jul 1996 14:35:39 -0400
...If he finds the Vanagon/manual transmission combination daunting, good! Finally, consider that just the taxes and registration on the Jetta will pay for...
Re: Transmission Ratios, Diesels, Conversions
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Mon, 29 Oct 2001 01:48:48 EST
...If you include the A/C, the WBs and the SA I4 and I5's in the group, the final drive top gear ratios...
Re: Auto back up switch
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 23 Dec 2014 10:26:48 -0800
...Auto back up switch Where is the back up switch on an automatic transmission ? Stacy Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 23, 2014, at...
Re: regearing a manual trans
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Fri, 4 Sep 2015 18:20:30 -1000
...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: gear oil - rebuilt tranny
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 6 Nov 2004 10:18:14 -0500
...The final drive on VW automatics call for GL-5 and so does the front diff. on Syncros. There must be a reason for...
Re: Rear wheel noise... can't be good 1000 km from home :(
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Thu, 17 Oct 2013 23:37:04 -0700
...You have an automatic transmission? (likely not relevant) If it were me, Vanagon on level surface, wheels chocked, I'd use the stock jack...
Re: Vanagon Alternative...just thinking
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Sun, 15 May 2022 23:16:09 +0000
...instead, I'd take an automatic if it were better than the stock one (that I have never driven), and the aforementioned swap. I...
VR6 Camper - 1st-trip report (long)
Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
Thu, 21 Aug 1997 02:23:15 UT
...engine / auto transmission / engine mounts that shook the car so much (dealer: they all do that) that my wife hated to drive it. There...
Key in power - no start situation
Historical mailing list - Richard Smith (Smirby)
Thu, 4 Nov 2021 17:13:24 -0700
...It clearly seemed like an electrical issue, but after replacing the ignition switch, safety switch at the transmission (it’s an automatic), the starter...
Re: Key in power - no start situation
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Thu, 4 Nov 2021 21:10:05 -0400
...It clearly seemed like an electrical issue, but after >> replacing the ignition switch, safety switch at the transmission (it’s an >> automatic), the starter...
Re: A mystery
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 25 Aug 2022 13:01:51 -0500
...I know the case is shot so running it until it dies. > I’m looking for a good used auto final drive! > > > > Dennis > > > > > > > > *From...
Re: Key in power - no start situation
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Thu, 4 Nov 2021 18:04:43 -0700
...It clearly seemed like an electrical issue, but after > replacing the ignition switch, safety switch at the transmission (it’s an > automatic), the starter...
road test: 1986 vanagon camper syncro
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Mon, 06 Feb 95 15:11:22 CST
...5400 rpm DRIVETRAIN Transmission ..................... 5-speed Final-drive ratio ................ 4.86:1 Gear Ratio Mph/1000 rpm Max test speed Low 6.03 2...
Re: Key in power - no start situation
Historical mailing list - Mbob1950
Thu, 4 Nov 2021 20:40:19 -0500
...It clearly seemed like an electrical issue, but after replacing the ignition switch, safety switch at the transmission (it’s an automatic), the starter...
IT LIVES! 84 Westy 2.1 Conversion Finally Completed!
Historical mailing list
Wed, 18 Jun 1997 00:25:27 EDT
...OOPS! This is an Automatic, gonna take some getting used to. Performed flawlessly, transmission shifted very smoothly and at what I felt were the...
Repairing body rust
Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
Sun, 27 Mar 2022 13:21:18 -0700
...My '91 Carat now has the > >> virtually new ej2.5 engine installed, coupled to the stock Vanagon > >> automatic transmission. The engine came from a...
Re: gear oil - rebuilt tranny
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Sat, 6 Nov 2004 09:29:23 -0800
...The final drive on VW automatics call for GL-5 and so does the > front diff. on Syncros. There must be a reason for...
Re: Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
Historical mailing list - Tobias Gogolin
Sun, 25 Apr 2010 01:56:30 -0700
...I was also reflecting today how smooth the automatic transmission moves the van, but how much smoother and quieter an electric drive could move...
Re: Yet another 2 liter question
Historical mailing list - Michael Nichols
Sun, 15 Jul 2001 22:13:19 -0400
...that it > hurts anything with a manual transmission. Might be more important if you > have an automatic. > I've read on the list to...
Re: Key in power - no start situation
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Fri, 5 Nov 2021 01:24:31 +0000
...It clearly seemed like an electrical issue, but after > replacing the ignition switch, safety switch at the transmission (it’s an > automatic), the starter...
Re: '80 vanagon camper for $5000 - is it worth it?
Historical mailing list - Michael S. Nichols
Fri, 11 Feb 2000 08:45:09 -0500
...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: Key in power - no start situation
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Fri, 5 Nov 2021 00:32:57 +0000
...It clearly seemed like an electrical issue, but after replacing the ignition switch, safety switch at the transmission (it’s an automatic), the starter...
Re: When & why replace heads? A Friday Dennis Discussion.
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Sun, 9 Apr 2023 16:02:51 -0700
...The final drive for the transmission > is in need of replacement as the pinion bearings are loose so I know the > housing is shot...
Re: 85 & 86
Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
Mon, 1 May 2006 14:18:43 -0400
...IT LIVES! 84 Westy 2.1 Conversion Finally Completed! IT LIVES! IT LIVES! After 13 months of sitting in the driveway, 2 1/2...
PWM controller , was Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Sun, 25 Apr 2010 04:07:39 -0500
...I was also reflecting today how smooth the automatic transmission moves the van, but how much smoother and quieter an electric drive could move...
Re: Key in power - no start situation
Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
Thu, 4 Nov 2021 20:00:16 -0500
...It clearly seemed like an electrical issue, but after > replacing the ignition switch, safety switch at the transmission (it’s an > automatic), the starter...
Re: When & why replace heads? A Friday Dennis Discussion.
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sun, 9 Apr 2023 20:59:31 -0400
...The final drive for the transmission >> is in need of replacement as the pinion bearings are loose so I know the >> housing is shot...
Re: Buying a Van
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:40:04 -0700
...and 'transmission' are all used interchangebly on vanagons ...it's a 'transaxle' really of course....trans and final drive combined into one unit. Most...
Re: Stereo / CD Issues, improvement suggestions
Historical mailing list - mark keller
Tue, 26 Aug 1997 12:15:56 -0400
...Don't forget to remove covers, Ie the transmission selector on an automatic, glove box, fuse box, whatever, so you can SEE if light...
Re: Trying to understand starter stuff
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 23 Dec 2014 11:27:26 -0600
...If you have a westy, be sure to do the final little step in the instructions that involves the under-seat relay. It's...
Re: WBX reliability - is it held in low regard in Europe?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 17 Feb 2002 13:43:03 -0600
...I bought it off a car lot, and it was obvious the PO - from Georgia - never did anything to it except drive it, and...
Re: '83 H2O head gasket advice needed (long)
Historical mailing list
Fri, 17 May 1996 12:54:18 -0700
...the extra forward control positions on an automatic transmission. Most driving does not require them. Finally, since I've decided to risk flames and...
Re: replaced tranny but no move. What next?
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Thu, 22 Dec 2005 10:32:06 -0800
...I think archives says that many > contemporary vw transmissions(minus final drive) fit these vanagons(same > with the valve bodys). Now aircooled is different...
Owners Survey ... why not? :)
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Fri, 28 Dec 2001 00:50:17 -0600
...turbocharger Final Drive ... a. clutch b. clutch master/slave cylinder c. differential (front or rear) d. cv joints (front or rear) e. throwout bearing...
Re: Tough to start on cold mornings
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Wed, 18 Dec 2002 18:49:51 -0800
...Yes, flat sided tires! And transmissions full of glue. This is where you need a gas heater! You can't drive a air-cooled...
Three oil changes
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sat, 1 Dec 2001 16:12:23 -0600
...makeshift receipt on a notepad, she says "I've got the automatic transmission fluid in the back for the seals and lifters". Seems in...
Re: Synthetic oils in the vanagon
Historical mailing list - tmiller
Tue, 1 Jun 2004 18:45:00 -0400
...Many manual transmissions and differentials use synthetic gear lubes "filled for life", like my 96 VW Cabrio automatic. It came rom Germany with their...
Re: My AT Rebuild
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 3 Jul 2010 12:18:56 -0700
...My AT Rebuild >> >>Scott, >> >>The sealer between the AT and final drive is not blue, and does feel >>silicon-y. I may see if...
Re: (rear) cv joint
Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
Sun, 5 Mar 2006 10:45:13 -0500
...I think the only things not fun about working on the van are the engine, transmission disassembly, and replacing coolant. Sudhir On 3/5...
Re: Aircooled Lifter Replacement
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 4 Jan 2002 22:09:51 -0600
...makeshift receipt on a notepad, she says "I've got the automatic transmission fluid in the back for the seals and lifters". Seems in...
Re: (rear) cv joint
Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
Tue, 7 Mar 2006 23:12:11 -0500
...The thing would >>>>>>> probably come apart and leave you stranded halfway between >>>>>>> >>>> Somewhere >>>> >>>> >>>>>>> and Nowhere, USA. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Regards, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> John Rodgers >>>>>>> 88 GL Driver x2 >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Wesley...
Re: (rear) cv joint
Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
Tue, 7 Mar 2006 23:01:11 -0500
...The thing would >>>>>>> probably come apart and leave you stranded halfway between >>>>>>> >>>> Somewhere >>>> >>>> >>>>>>> and Nowhere, USA. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Regards, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> John Rodgers >>>>>>> 88 GL Driver x2 >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Wesley...
Dec 2 Post on Three Oil Changes
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 28 Dec 2001 12:46:47 -0600
...makeshift receipt on a notepad, she says "I've got the automatic transmission fluid in the back for the seals and lifters". Seems in...
Re: Synthetic oils in the vanagon
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Tue, 1 Jun 2004 17:51:33 -0700
...Many manual > transmissions and differentials use synthetic gear lubes "filled for > life", like my 96 VW Cabrio automatic. It came rom Germany with their...