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• Re: Overheating Issues
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Mon, 9 Dec 2002 14:14:07 -0800
  ...My 1990 Carat is down for the winter with a blown torque converter seal...I'll have to fix it all at one time...
• cost vs value
  Historical mailing list - THE SCHMIDTS
  Mon, 2 Sep 2002 13:42:18 -0700
  ...The majority drips down and off the bottom of the housing that contains the torque converter. I assume this is some sort of main...
• Re: changing auto trans fluid - amsoil?
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Thu, 13 Jul 2006 20:54:36 -0700
  ...as far as the torque converter just plan on changing the fluid several times . . . no more than ten changes . . . maybe just four . . . and drive...
• Re: Vanablog (help)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:37:33 -0700
  ...If he did fry the inners of the automatic, there will be plenty a crap circulating in the system, including inside the torque converter...
• Re: pulling engine
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 3 May 2001 20:27:50 -0400
  At 07:32 PM 5/3/2001, Larry Alofs wrote: >The torque converter stays with the trans. You unbolt it from the engine >by...
• Re: TIICO Automatic Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 2 Apr 2006 11:58:10 -0400
  ...Otherwise I am in 3rd gear @ about 25mph, and slipping the torque converter a lot, and feel like I am lugging the engine if...
• Re: replaced tranny but no move. What next?
  Historical mailing list - al sinclair
  Sun, 18 Dec 2005 15:26:02 -0800
  as far as I know it was in ok -- the torque converter was wired in place so it couldn't slip out. If it...
• Transmission quits after 310,000 miles
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Sun, 13 Nov 2011 11:30:36 -0500
  ...Are there recommendations on how to have the torque converter and transmission tested for proper operation before this conversion? I would like to know...
• Re: ATF fluid
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 9 Aug 2010 23:21:19 -0400
  ...The flush method has partly been developed as it is the only way to get the fluid in the torque converter. Dennis -----Original Message...
• Re: Automatic transmission question
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 19 Jul 2011 13:42:16 -0400
  ...Don't let the >>> torque converter fall off the front shaft prematurely. Then carefully >>> pull the torque converter off the front shaft and you...
• Re: Suddenly nothing
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 23 Jul 2012 09:41:22 -0700
  ...The engine did run, the torque converter paid the price. > > Hector > > > > On Mon, Jul 23, 2012 at 10:22 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail...
• Re: Transmission Or Torque Converter Problems
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Wed, 26 Mar 2003 13:16:42 +0000
  <html><div style='background-color:'><DIV>The plastic bits are pieces of the spacers inside the transmission. They become hard and crack, because of...
• Re: I'm back . . . Bostig AT rumormill
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Wed, 9 May 2012 22:16:46 -0400
  ...That "hunting" is the governor mod! Is the way the zetec rotates the torque converter somehow worse than the way the wbx, subie, or...
• Re: WTB: Transmission (good or bad) that fits in an '87 Vanagon 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Fuzzy :philippe
  Mon, 19 Dec 2011 23:19:20 -0800
  ...Total with new torque converter, GoWesty cooler, labor and taxes was around $2300. The whole thing feels bullet proof now :) Next time I'm...
• Re: Torque Converter Seal...
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Mon, 7 Apr 2003 07:44:15 -0700
  John wrote: ....I would make certain that the vent or breather on the top of the ATF segment of the transmission is clear and...
• jetta tranny to vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Michel Bertin
  Thu, 13 Mar 2003 13:13:44 -0400
  ...The > converter, is just pass through. If I had to guess, I'd suspect the torque converter stall speed might be different for the...
• Re: My poor MPG, O2 sensor seems okay
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 14 Sep 2007 14:48:21 -0400
  ...If acceleration is lethargic and manually shifting or keeping the tranny from up shifting makes an improvement than the torque converter is suspect. A...
• Vacation ends with a braacckk!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 13 Jul 1996 10:47:30 -0400
  ...1) Has anyone else had flex plate problems, and what was the cause? 2) Could the torque converter be out of balance? It was...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Wassily Smyrnow
  Tue, 21 Aug 2001 10:29:00 -0400
  ...We were towing our 84' Vanagon with broken torque converter, from CT to OH, using a U-Haul tow dolly. The vehicles lost control...
• Re: Which automatic transaxle (A/T) has the best chance of life
  Historical mailing list - aka.bugle
  Sun, 23 Sep 2012 11:26:41 -0400
  ...I would also > consider a rebuilt torque converter since that is where all the wear stuff > and debris goes due to the centrifugal action...
• Re: Anyone shipped an auto trans?
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Wed, 12 Mar 2003 22:16:26 -0500
  ...Box 1, Final Drive, 64 lbs, $38.04 Box 2, Torque Converter, 22 lbs, $17.74 Box 3, Transmission, 90 lbs, $52.44 Shipped...
• Re: Leaking Torque Converter Seal- Fixed
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Fri, 26 Mar 2010 09:22:42 -0700
  ...Leaking Torque Converter Seal- Fixed > Well, this no leak product worked again. When I put it in there was > enough oil slinging out of...
• Re: Suddenly nothing
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:15:51 -0700
  ...If the torque converter has >> failed, no pump, no pressure, no drive on any gear. You need to lower the >> AT's pan and...
• Driveline vibration 87 automatic
  Historical mailing list - Finn Runyon
  Mon, 9 Sep 2013 07:21:38 -0600
  ...The next thought that I don't want to consider at the moment is the torque converter or the flex plate? Again any advice...
• Re: Install extermal oil cooler? Re: Trans fluid in coolant system
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 6 Apr 2012 08:38:30 -0700
  ...Anyone > want to comment on that? > Fluid friction in the torque converter gets it pretty hot pretty quick, faster than the engine coolant heats...
• what to do?
  Historical mailing list - Jay & Kim Schmidt
  Mon, 29 Nov 1999 15:20:40 -0600
  ...Along the way, my torque converter fell into a bucket of antifreeze(don't ask). I flushed it with water, but I have no...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Wassily Smyrnow
  Tue, 21 Aug 2001 10:57:05 -0400
  ...We were towing our 84' Vanagon with broken torque converter, from CT to OH, using a U-Haul tow dolly. The vehicles lost control...
• Re: Engine Puzzlememt
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 22 Jun 2018 17:35:17 +0000
  ...Look for a loose torque converter bolt. One of the three between converter and flex plate or something fell in there. Also, if multiple...
• Which automatic transaxle (A/T) has the best chance of life
  Historical mailing list - aka.bugle
  Sun, 23 Sep 2012 09:23:24 -0400
  ...having no problems with the unit) I put in a new torque converter seal, screen, the paper gasket under the screen, and a pan...
• Re: Vendor choices for rebuilt Auto Tranny
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 17 Apr 2010 07:40:34 -0500
  ...You might remember my posts about my leaking ATF in the torque converter area. So tranny is going to need to come out to...
• Re: Subie swap curiosity
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 4 May 2013 13:44:20 -0700
  ...The KEP adapter and flywheel/torque converter drive plate costs less than their manual trans adapter and flyhweel.. and there's no clutch kit...
• Broken AT in my 88..need donations.
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Fri, 7 May 2004 12:10:44 -0400
  My 88's transmission is broken.................drive gears to the pump, torque converter stripped, and the drive shaft for it all is scarred up...
• Re: Torque converter drive plate question....
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Thu, 6 May 2004 18:46:39 -0700
  The needle bearing is in the end of the flywheel to hold the tail shaft of the manual transmission straight, it can be left...
• Re: transmission change: how to turn a/c engine to get at bolts???
  Historical mailing list - al sinclair
  Sat, 3 Dec 2005 18:08:07 -0800
  For the record re rotating the engine -- an off-list tip from John Hawk was to pry the torque converter fins. That's what...
• Re: Auto trans removal ('90 Carat)
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Mon, 24 Feb 2003 23:31:19 +0000
  ...in advance- </P> <DIV></DIV> <DIV></DIV> <DIV>--I had my torque converter rebuilt about six months ago, they only take so many cleanings...
• Re: Update on starter
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 2 Apr 2011 15:32:24 -0400
  ...I don't know of any vehicles that have a separately-removable starter ring gear on the flywheel or torque converter. I say it...
• Re: Can't remove Auto trans
  Historical mailing list - Mike Bucchino
  Wed, 7 Jun 2006 19:14:07 -0400
  ...Kind of pricey, but good tools > usually pay for themselves in the long run... > > Course #2) Leave the torque converter attatched to the engine...
• Help?
  Historical mailing list - Jay & Kim Schmidt
  Thu, 9 Dec 1999 15:46:27 -0600
  ...Trouble is I don't have a flywheel, but a torque converter. The tc drive plate is what I need to remove, but how...
• Used automatic trany and parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Sun, 11 Aug 2002 12:59:03 -0400
  ...Has good water/transmission oil cooler and torque converter. Axles- No CV joints Starter - has occasionally suffered from "delayed starting syndrome". Works well but...
• Re: sqeaky whine
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 19 Aug 2004 22:58:13 -0500
  ...it sort of sounds like it is coming from the > trans > or torque converter. i think i hear it more under acceleration then it...
• FS: VANAGON Auto Trans COMPLETE, in W. Michigan, Rebuild kit other items
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Thu, 3 Mar 2011 18:18:25 -0800
  ...Now I have a manual trans Westy and I need the garage space. $200 in Grand Rapids Complete with cooler, axles, torque converter, final...
• Re: Changing the Transmission fluid..? 91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 11 Aug 2003 08:44:30 -0500
  ...Of course you're only changing about half of the fluid because of what stays in the torque converter. But at least it's...
• Re: 090 (automatic) transmission questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 22 May 2016 10:44:26 -0400
  ...Then when you start the engine the pieces will destroy the pump and get into the valve body and torque converter. Keep in mind...
• Re: Vanablog (help)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:17:20 -0700
  ...If he did fry the inners of the automatic, there will be plenty a crap circulating in the system, including inside the torque converter...
• Re: ATF leaking into differential; now Governor or torque seal?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Thu, 3 May 2007 11:50:11 -0400
  ...The torque converter seal will not cause the oils to mix but can make a big mess. Usually, it does not fail on its...
• Won't go in ...
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Tue, 15 Jan 2019 16:23:40 -0800
  Hi to all, I am trying to push the torque converter into place but the middle splined shaft won’t let me go deep...
• Re: Is there a difference in the 2.1 engine for auto trans vs standard transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 3 Nov 2012 20:19:33 -0700
  ...other than torque converter drive plate ....that's it. Scott www.turbovans.com On 11/3/2012 3:46 PM, Bob Anderson wrote: > Hello...
• Re: Seals on automatic differential
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:30:37 -0700
  ...Seals on automatic differential > Torque converter seal, pinion seals; I should probably do the drive flange > seals while I'm at...
• Re: 85 Vanagon Torque Converter?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:26:21 -0700
  ...Wonder what a franchise goes for... > > John > > --- On Wed, 9/23/09, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > > > > AutoZone sells Vanagon Torque converters for...
• Re: EGR question
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Mar 1996 20:24:39 -0500
  ...Also, on the automatics, it helped not to have the (air-cooled) torque converter trying to cool itself with already hot air. Ric (not...
• auto transaxle reseal?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Thu, 28 Oct 1999 21:45:35 -0500
  ...on this tranny before I install it? I have a new torque converter seal; any other work I should do other than fluid/filter...
• Re: Auto trans woes in a '90 Carat...
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 23 Feb 2003 16:24:28 -0600
  ...the can fu fu will stop up filters and clog the torque converters. Stan On Sun, 23 Feb 2003 13:25:40 -0600 "ok...
• Re: trying to locate VW automatic transmission seals
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Fri, 6 Nov 2009 15:09:51 -0500
  ...rebuilder suppliers. > > Thanks Dan in NY > > > > These 2 most importantly. > > Seal, torque converter to differential, 003 519 089 D $34.00 > > Seal, differential to...
• Re: 090 (automatic) transmission rebuilt
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 15 Jun 2016 00:03:05 -0400
  ...Get the Bentley and follow the instructions for stall testing the torque converter. Poor acceleration is often due to a bad converter or engine...
• Re: EV Conversion of an '84 Vanagon with Automatic Transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:31:25 -0700
  ...A torque converter of an auto trans would just reduce efffeciency. If you want to re-engineer the auto trans for EV opertion and...
• Re: Leaking Torque Converter Seal- Fixed
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 25 Mar 2010 19:48:08 -0700
  ...Leaking Torque Converter Seal >> >> It's leaking again. A few years ago it started leaking when I tried >> to climb an extended grade in...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Fri, 22 Jun 2018 14:19:25 -0400
  ...I checked all three torque > converter bolts. All seem tight. Going to remove some exhaust pieces to > verify. > > Since the last change made to...
• Post AT rebuild troubles
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 19 Jul 2003 15:28:45 -0400
  ...might be a fine mist of fluid spraying off of the torque converter. And the other thing is that it seems quite hot. If...
• Re: 090 (automatic) transmission questions
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 21 May 2016 17:19:45 -0400
  ...Taking the final drive off the engine lets you replace the seal where it receives the torque converter, which should be done anyway. You...
• Re: Low MPG & Carbon Monoxide Smell
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Thu, 7 May 1998 22:55:21 -0700
  ...Do not pull on the wrench with a lot of torque until you do. Once you do, put heavy pressure on the wrench...and...