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• Re: Transmission issue
  Historical mailing list - Arlene Sondergaard
  Wed, 13 May 2015 08:19:08 -0700
  ...Jeff > > I have a 1987 Wolfsburg Carat tin top > With auto transmission problems. > In the morning when cold, > I start the van in park...
• Automatic vs Manual trans. ( Friday )
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 11 Sep 2015 08:21:11 -0700
  Over the past year I have 'learned to drive' an automatic transmission vehicle. I've always chosen a manual transmission vehicle. Never liked having...
• Re: 2WD 5-speed transmissions
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 2 Jun 2008 11:33:15 -0700
  On 6/2/08, Craig Morton <rangermorton1972@yahoo.com> wrote: > > Anyone know how Tiico is coming up with their advertised 5-speed > transmissions? I...
• Re: 2WD 5-speed transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Foss - Shazam
  Mon, 2 Jun 2008 11:16:00 -0700
  ...The Tiico ad says: > > 5 speed transmissions for 2 wheel drive with 4.83 ring & pinion with .77 5th. Only $2895.00 plus freight...
• Does anyone know anything about a transmission addative called molybeneum disulfide (sp)
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Fri, 20 May 2005 13:01:17 -0700
  ...I once heard that they will silence noisy , worn out transmissions.Make them last a while longer.I understand that they may cause cancer...
• Re: what Synthetic automatic transmission fluid to use in 85 Auto Trans ?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 22 Sep 2005 09:07:20 -0700
  > > What Synthetic automatic transmission fluid do people use with > the 3 speed auto trans > I'm using Red Line Synthetic D4 ATF, which is...
• Aircooled transmissions better?
  Historical mailing list - Gerry Lepage
  Fri, 12 Sep 2008 07:30:47 -0400
  I read in several engine conversion pages that the manual transmission out of air cooled Vanagons are better. Can anyone tell me the reason...
• VW Bus Trans Tools
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Oct 94 13:56:32 EDT
  I have for sale the VW385 transmission rebuilding set of tools for rebuilding VW Bus, VW Fox, VW Dasher, Beetle, Type 411/312, Audi...
• Re: 5sp transmission rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 25 Apr 2016 20:08:40 -0700
  In spite of what I assume was a factory waxy coating on my '88 transmission, the case has has corroded. But these things are...
• Auto transmission questions
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Thu, 6 Mar 2014 11:19:12 -0800
  ...I'm looking at getting an inexpensive Vanagon Carat ('91 with 175,000 miles, original engine and transmission) and have some questions regarding the...
• Re: Transmission/gear lube
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 28 Aug 2013 00:22:47 -0400
  ...Transmission/gear lube Gear Lube vs Transmission lube You need to really read the labels many GEAR lubes (even synthetic) are not suitable for...
• Accessing Rear Brake Lines above Syncro Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Sat, 10 Sep 2005 04:38:22 +0200
  ...I need to replace one or more rear brake lines where they join together directly above the nose of the transmission, directly behind the...
• Auto transmission
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Auch
  Sat, 12 May 2012 19:20:17 -0400
  My transmission is staring to have difficulties. Where would be a good place to get a rebuilt one? I'm in Ashevulle, NC. Thanks...
• syncro transmission
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Mar 1997 12:05:14 PST
  listmembers; Does anyone know of a used good transmission for an 87 syncro, need desperately, mine exploded, Thanks Roy , roy@juno.com,roy@ap...
• Transmission Prob.
  Historical mailing list - Cam R. Bronson
  Sun, 21 Jun 1998 19:29:30 -0700
  Hi all, I need to know of any good vanagon transmission specialists, in the Seattle/Tacoma area. Other than dealers!! I'd really appreaciate...
• Help! I need a transmission!
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Mon, 30 Aug 2004 11:13:59 -0400
  ...I'm in need of a transmission for my 82 air cooled van. Has anyone got one in Ontario or near by? Thanks, Greg.
• Re: difficulty shifting
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 5 Oct 2017 13:00:24 -0700
  ...By 1991 or so I > was > > doing Vanagon transmissions and automatics a few years later. I do far > more > > transmissions than engine replacements. > > > > 1st...
• Re: Engine removal
  Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
  Mon, 18 Mar 2002 16:08:26 -0800
  ...Sort of like a jock strap for the transmission--it supports it. Then pull the engine, and the rear of the transmission will be...
• Re: Transmission Noise (update)
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Cebula
  Wed, 17 Jun 2009 02:54:29 -0700
  I replaced the transmission fluid and I'm still getting a whining noise.� It actually seems to be a little louder.� I checked the...
• RE: EV Transmission Preference
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Thu, 29 May 1997 09:48:52 -0400
  ...manual or automatic transmissions? > >(especially in terms of derivability and service.) > > >IMHO, I like automatics, but maybe a manual transmission is the way to...
• SA 5-speed transmission question
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 15 Jun 1999 08:11:35 -0700
  Is the 5-speed transmission used in the South African vans the same as the 5-speed used in the diesel Vanagons, abet with...
• 85 Westfalia Torque Converter Leak
  Historical mailing list - Latchua
  Tue, 21 Apr 1998 08:50:06 EDT
  My 85 VW Westfalia with automatic transmission is at my local VW dealer where I took it for a minor transmission leak. I am...
• rear heater valve leaking
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Gies
  Mon, 14 Jun 2004 09:51:09 -0500
  ...If you have received this transmission in error, please immediately notify the sender and destroy the original transmission, attachments, and destroy any hard copies.
• Transmission Ques[via LSMTP - see www.lsoft.com]
  Historical mailing list - Erik Rhodes
  Mon, 24 Nov 1997 08:32:37 -0800
  ...Anyone have any suggestions as to any sort of extra lubricant to put in the transmission to stop/reduce this? I'd kind of...
• Re: Overfilling transmission fluid.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 8 Oct 2003 18:13:29 -0400
  ...Overfilling transmission fluid. Can anybody think of any potential problems with overfilling the transmission fluid (i.e. above the fill hole)? -wes '84 vanagon
• Re: Transmission Oil Cooler Leaking - Again!
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Sat, 16 Apr 2011 04:03:12 -0600
  ...my automatic transmission fluid cooler > (with a used one) about a year and a half ago, now again I find > transmission > oil in the...
• Automatic Transmission alternatives
  Historical mailing list - Scott Grillo
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 13:02:43 -0500
  ...Noticed that a auto transmission from a Audi looked very similar to that on the Vanagon. Could be some commonality. Scott
• Re: How Many Total Miles On Your Van?
  Historical mailing list - Filcoff, David M.
  Fri, 6 Jul 2001 08:41:08 -0500
  1987 Vanagon GL Wolfsburg: 177k, 50k on motor, 2k on transmission 1961 Bus, standard: 74k, 2k on motor, ?k transmission dave www.251.org
• FS 1992 eurovan crew cab transporter
  Historical mailing list - Byron Beck
  Sat, 8 Sep 2001 15:12:21 -0700
  Excellent condition, air, auto transmission, 100,000 miles, new transmission, new top-end motor, front wheel drive, 5 cylinder, gray/gray interior, $15,000US...
• Re: Shipping a transmission cross country - looking for ideas
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 27 Jul 2004 10:45:48 -0700
  Weddle Engineering (www.2weddle.com) has tranny boxes for sale @$10. I bought one to ship my transmission to them several years ago.
• syncro transmission needed
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn Ratjen
  Mon, 2 Oct 2006 21:05:48 -0700
  Volks, I am looking for a reasonably priced vanagon syncro transmission. pmail me. Bj�rn Bj�rn Ratjen, Ph.D. Cobble Hill, B.C...
• 2WD 5-speed transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Craig Morton
  Mon, 2 Jun 2008 09:26:54 -0700
  Anyone know how Tiico is coming up with their advertised 5-speed transmissions? I sent them an inquiry a while back but it went...
• FS: 85 GL manual transmission
  Historical mailing list - Will Morris
  Fri, 9 May 2003 10:26:46 -0400
  I am selling a manual transmission from my '85 GL. About 130k on it. Has not been rebuilt to my knowledge. Shifted fine before...
• Re: Pennzoil GL-5 gear oil - OK to use?
  Historical mailing list - �ric Giroux
  Tue, 16 May 2000 15:17:22 -0400
  Tobin, I'm not sure you can use GL-5 in your vanagon transmission Read below, from the Redline site: ------------------------------------ Most manufacturers of manual...
• Re: transmission, final drive oil level
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 30 Mar 2010 05:41:59 -0700
  ...Bentley stated that for 1987 Westy level of transmission oil is > to > > bew 15 mm below the lower lip of filling hole. But 2...
• transmission change
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Sykes
  Tue, 5 Sep 1995 11:30:29 BST
  ...Can anybody who has changed the transmission in a bus please pass on any hints or advice, in particular would you suggest removing the...
• Re: 5 speed vanagon transmission
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Sat, 2 May 1998 21:30:19 EDT
  In a message dated 98-05-02 13:32:39 EDT, jimoliver@EARTHLINK.NET writes: << The transmission in my 87 Westy is about to...
• Coolant in my automatic tranmission fluid...
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Fri, 7 Feb 2003 10:18:12 -0800
  Okay, so I have coolant in my automatic transmission, and ATF in my coolant. In my coolant I can deal with, the transmission is...
• Subject: '88 Westy Transmission Repair $2500?
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide's Yahoo Account
  Fri, 27 May 2005 13:06:15 -0700
  ...Martin Transmissions (425) 672-0920. Larry Chase had good experience with them as have several other list members. The cost of shipping the transmission...
• vanagon automatic transmission for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Sep 2003 11:57:41 EDT
  ...automatic transmission . fits all 85.5-'91 vanagons. was from a low mileage 89 vanagon. fits both 1.9L and 2.1L vanagons. chris...
• Re: CV Transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 13 May 2004 07:27:53 -0400
  ...builder are having a hard time putting these in any car!!!!!!!!!!!!!! tmiller wrote: > Anybody try to put a Continuously Variable transmission in a vanagon...
• Re: Core charge for Vanagon Transmission?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 08 Mar 1997 09:49:33
  >I bought a transmission at a wreaking yard yesterday, but since I'm >not going to pull it 'till next week, I paid the...
• Re: Cut you spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 16:32:16 -0600
  It is policy at National Chains of Oil Change shops to refuse to change fluid in old transmissions (100k or more) unless you produce...
• Re: Transmission issue
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 12 May 2015 22:50:28 -0400
  ...Transmission issue I have a 1987 Wolfsburg Carat tin top With auto transmission problems. In the morning when cold, I start the van in...
• Automatic transmission, WTF?
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 09:27:02 -0800
  ...I had my transmission rebuild recently by German transaxle, who also installed the Peloquin limited slip or torque biasing differential. The transition between gears...
• 87 Transmission problem
  Historical mailing list - Dale Medendorp
  Mon, 31 Jul 2000 17:52:29 -0500
  The 4-speed transmission on my 87 Westy is popping out of 4th gear when under load. All the other gears are OK. My...
• Free Used automatic transmission
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Mon, 2 Sep 2002 11:35:15 -0400
  I've got a well used automatic transmission from an '86 Vanagon for anyone who will come and get it. It has 220K miles...
• automatic transmission oil leak - more details
  Historical mailing list - Germain
  Sat, 3 May 2003 22:38:01 -0400
  I did a check underneat my Westfalia 87 to see where the automatic transmission oil was leaking from. I have noticed a kind of...
• Automatic transmissions? (friday little vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:40:47 -0800
  ...Is this because automatics have become sophisticated enough to surpass the performance of a manual transmission during off road and low traction operation? Is...
• Small tranny leak in front end
  Historical mailing list - Peter
  Wed, 6 Oct 1999 18:07:49 -0600
  ...It is also possible that there may be a small leak at the next junction, where the "low gear housing" meets the "transmission", but...
• Re: Manual transmission identifiers.
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:42:42 -0500
  ...Does it have one? I'm pretty sure I have > an 091 transmission. I found a parts number 091 301 103, and another > marking...
• Re: square footage
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Wed, 24 Mar 2004 18:09:26 -0600
  ...If you have received this transmission in error, please > immediately notify the sender and destroy the original transmission, > attachments, and destroy any hard copies. > >
• Re: Engine to auto-tranny match and the Indy 500
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:28:30 -0400
  At 12:27 PM 8/26/2009, Marc Perdue wrote... >Is there any kind of automatic transmission alternative that could >take advantage of the...
• My Transmission has a hole in it!!!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 15 Jul 2004 17:01:34 -0700
  ...In preparation for swapping the transmissions between my Vanagon and Westy I dropped the transmission from the Vanagon first. I took it into the...
• Re: Needed Automatic Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Woo Kim
  Mon, 15 Dec 2014 10:19:26 -0800
  ...Does anyone have a good used automatic transmission? I'm thinking it would be cheaper than having it rebuilt for the second time by...
• '82 ac transmission problems
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Mon, 13 Nov 2006 14:33:32 -0500
  Howdy List, My '82 westy developed a new transmission problem today. The tranny will shift into third smoothly and drives in third quietly and...
• Vanagon transmission rebuilders/sources?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sat, 27 Sep 1997 09:40:33 -0700
  ...A few months ago I reported that the transmission in my '81 ( > 200K miles) was starting to whine in 1st and 2nd. Guess what...
• Re: transmission change
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Sykes
  Tue, 5 Sep 1995 15:30:21 BST
  ...Can anybody who has changed the > transmission in a bus please pass on any hints or advice, in > particular would you suggest removing the...
• Auto Transmission Filter?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Davis
  Sun, 8 Mar 1998 22:31:08 -0500
  Another quick question I posted awhile back about changing the oil in my auto transmission and recievied some good advice, which I thank listmembers...
• GL-5 tranny lube
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Wed, 14 Apr 1999 16:12:44 -0400
  Hi all, I could not seem to find any Red Line GL-4 synthetic manual transmission lube. Therefore, I used Slick 50 synthetic, which...