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• Re: Manual Trans question
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 5 Oct 2012 17:17:15 -0700
  ...While driving on > highways the gearbox pops out of fourth gear. Is this something that will > have to go in to a (very expensive...
• Re: Audi Parts in a Vanagon (Frankensteinagon?)
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Tue, 3 Mar 1998 14:05:21 +0200
  ...I do have a 4+e gearbox of an AUDI 200 as spare. It wasn't gone into the Vanagon with its engine, still...
• Re: Using gas inline 4 manifold
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Fri, 9 Oct 1998 15:09:38 +0200
  ...James, please remember me in SA and ask for prices of Microbus 5 Cylinder gearboxes and if they can ship it to .de. Regards...
• Re: Wankels
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 12 Oct 1998 19:13:12 -0700
  ...would probably not make a good match - particularly with the stock gearbox. Todd '88 Westfalia Sam_Scholten wrote: > Hi, volks, > > I was wondering about...
• Re: Manual Trans refill delimmas
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Thu, 18 Mar 1999 02:52:38 EST
  ...After 20-30 minutes of sloshing around the insides of your gearbox will be as clean as you can get. Then dump the ATF...
• Special 4x4 Vanagon Manual
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 03 Oct 94 15:01:50 EDT
  ...called "Workshop Manual Volkswagen Transporter; Four-wheel drive 5-speed manual gearbox 094 and final drive; July 1986 Edition; Service Department." The manual states...
• Kubel for sale
  Historical mailing list - Robert King
  17 May 1996 08:48:38 -0800
  ...The guy has a 'partially restored' 42 body on a standard 56 chassis, but he has the offset kingpins and the rear gearbox etc...
• Re: WTB: aircooled tranny
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Tue, 15 Jan 2002 23:06:52 EST
  ...I found that even in hill infested central NY the "aircooled" gearbox was the answer. the ratios in the original box were a "worst...
• Re: I need left door power window mechanism
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
  Thu, 27 May 1999 12:41:14 +0200
  ...If this doesn't work for you, you may have a mechanical problem in the gearbox attached directly to the power window motor. After...
• Re: Microbus Badges
  Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
  Tue, 22 Dec 2015 20:40:13 +0200
  ...Sorry, I'm not able to fit any 5-speed gearboxes in my luggage. :-) >> >> -- >> Chris S. >> >>
• Re: Eurovan Camper , 5 speed
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Mon, 21 May 2012 15:10:05 -0400
  ...13:52 george jannini <georgejoann@GMAIL.COM> > napisał(a): > > >>> I am considering getting a 1995 Eurovan with a 5-speed manual > gearbox. What is...
• Re: stuck in third gear, vacation's postponed...a reply.
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Sat, 13 Jun 1998 23:12:24 EDT
  ...If he is a VW mechanic worth his salt he will already be aware of this problem area on the 091 style gearboxes. If...
• Re: Vanagon purchase advice given
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Tue, 29 Jun 1999 20:26:12 EDT
  ...manual transaxle, thats the first year of the 091-1 style gearboxes. Just how many miles are on this one? Lots of miles on...
• Tranny oil change
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  Sat, 18 Sep 1999 22:03:09 -0700
  A final thought before I depart this list - Remember when you go to drain your gearbox that the FIRST plug you remove is the...
• 1.9 diesel (non turbo, 75 HP) in my vanagon? Help needed.
  Historical mailing list - Jon Sykes
  Fri, 5 Apr 2002 11:13:13 -0500
  ...The price is right and with an air-cooled gearbox it should be a real improvement in my 82 diesel Vanagon. I was wondering...
• Re: Purging Cooling System of Air
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
  Thu, 4 Mar 2004 10:22:17 -0800
  ...surprised if this damaged a Vanagon engine with the correct oil level. Gearbox should be fine, with a good mainshaft seal of course! Ryan
• Re: Broken down in Orlando, except I'm in Pasadena
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Tue, 7 Dec 2004 17:45:02 -0800
  Me too; the original gearbox has 240,000+ miles on it, I've probably been fortunate that it has gone this long. On the...
• Re: Clutch problems
  Historical mailing list - Herr Wibo Fichten
  Sun, 18 Jan 2004 20:40:54 -0400
  ...which on an 84 you only need to drop the gearbox). > > While the gearbox was out, the mechanic noticed that the clutch was burned...
• Transmission suddenly slipping
  Historical mailing list - s kraning
  Sun, 25 Jun 2006 18:42:29 -0400
  ...The mechanic mentioned something about Vanagons draining fluid out of the gearbox that causes this, but my other automatics have been fine. This shop...
• Re: Gear selection issue
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 2 Jun 2010 00:43:40 -0400
  ...will solve my shifting issues. >Otherwise I need to pull the gearbox out of my parts van ( a rancho rebuild >with only 10,000...
• Re: Trans Oil ReVisited
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:57:18 -0400
  ...Can one use GL5 or do we need GL4 in an 86 manual gearbox? Are the newer GL5's ok? They are obtainable. Cannot...
• FS: 1986 GL
  Historical mailing list - Charles \"luke\" Lukey
  21 Mar 97 06:46:24 EST
  ...I like this bus a lot, but my wife cannot get used to the 4 speed gearbox. In Seattle you have to be *very...
• Re: Auto Trans Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Tue, 6 Apr 1999 03:15:47 EDT
  ...Greg, but my hands are very full with rebuilding the manual gearboxes. I have heard very good reports from various shops and regular folks...
• Re: vanagon turbo diesel gearing
  Historical mailing list - Scott Walker
  Sun, 21 Mar 1999 11:58:55 -0500
  I think the info you're looking for is here http://www.relitech.com/helmut/GEARBOX.HTM If it turns out that you don...
• Manual transmission leak- 88 GL- update
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
  Sat, 19 Aug 2006 19:35:58 -0400
  ...I'm a little uncomfortable with dropping the gearbox to correct it, having never done it before, and as always for me this would...
• Re: women and standard gearbox
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Tue, 2 Jan 2007 17:50:48 -0800
  When in doubt, consult the owners manual. From page 26: "Always set the parking brake when parking your vehicle. Move the selector lever to...
• Re: 5sp transmission rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lee
  Tue, 26 Apr 2016 20:09:15 -0400
  Speaking of whining, since having my DX 5-speed gearbox rebuilt by a very reputable shop, I've noticed a rather distinct whine in...
• Re: Smaller Angle Grinder? - Harbor Freight
  Historical mailing list - courtney hook
  Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:35:49 -0700
  ...I open the gearbox, and fill it with synthetic grease. So far they've lasted over 5 years, and are still working. They bog...
• Re: My Westy diesel needs an engine..YIPPEEEE!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 24 Apr 1996 23:07:40 -0400
  ...Don't forget you will also need a gas van gearbox,(use existing bell housing and input shaft), and all the fuel vapor recovery...
• Re: 5-spd (094) tranny? (early 80s v'gon)
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Sat, 12 Feb 2000 13:42:16 -0800
  ...http://volksweb.relitech.com/helmut/GEARBOX.HTM Meant to put that on my last post, it has what looks to b ----- Original Message ----- From...
• Re: Come out of the closet, all
  Historical mailing list - Sam Johnson
  Tue, 26 Dec 2006 21:21:26 -0500
  ...All miles were personally driven by myself since it has a standard gearbox of which most women are afraid. The dealer has never seen...
• Re: women and standard gearbox
  Historical mailing list - Allen Hill
  Tue, 2 Jan 2007 18:25:08 -0600
  ...women and standard gearbox I was taught to leave my vehicles in gear, but after I married and began driving farm tractors and motorcycles...
• Re: Size of the small ball in the 5sp reverse lockout?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 21 Oct 2017 09:36:47 -0700
  ...should you have a 5sp gearbox and lose yours. $.38 per ball at T.V Hardware..be interested to see what that dealer part...
• Re: Just some annoyances..
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Thu, 14 Jul 2016 16:11:13 -0300
  ...dark and you overshot the position: > https://s19.postimg.org/mkaasgi1f/gearbox_lighting.jpg > > Gordon: Have a boo on-line for pictures of a...
• Re: aircooled transaxle with 1.6NA diesel
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Wed, 16 Jan 2002 18:45:44 -0800
  ...Some have told me to put in the aircooled gearbox. Will the 1.6L NA diesel engine be able to push enough?
• Re: women and standard gearbox
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 11:27:45 -0700
  >Strange. I've been leaving all my manual vehicles in 1st or reverse >when parked and have been doing so without problems since the...
• Re: [Syncro] HELP - Pilot bearing marked up my input shaft
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:13:27 -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...
• FW: 5-/6-cyl VW vans, bell housing numbe
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Jul 1996 13:01:11 +0300
  ...But which one has a gearbox like the Vanagon? Helmut '80 camper
• gearing
  Historical mailing list - Scott Walker
  Thu, 13 May 1999 16:16:44 -0400
  ...whether or not I need to swap to an air cooled gearbox for best usage of my I-4 conversion. Sorry to ramble. TIA...
• Re: Clarification of noise
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Wed, 18 Sep 2002 15:06:16 -0400
  In my experience, a noise in neutral which stops when you depress the clutch is coming from the gearbox itself. When you depress the...
• Re: Chopper on hot pursuit - or weird sound from rear-wheel
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 18 Apr 2005 17:23:28 -0600
  ...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: Chopper on hot pursuit - or weird sound from rear-wheel
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 18 Apr 2005 19:06:08 -0400
  ...So I guess that it comes from somewhere like; Gearbox, driveshaft or wheel bearing. But what is your best guess for this sound? Happy...
• a (cv) day in the sun
  Historical mailing list - Matt Greenwell
  Sun, 7 Mar 1999 19:55:57 -0500
  ...is this symptomatic of something? a too hot gearbox? why one side and not the other? no unusual noises from the gearbox, some stiff...
• Need rebuilt or good used manual tranny for '86 / strange symptoms
  Historical mailing list - Tim Root
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 19:33:06 EST
  ...A non-list friend is having some strange symptoms with his gearbox. Has anyone ever heard of a tranny locking up in reverse when...
• Cold engine "ticking", clutch rumble - Help
  Historical mailing list - Murray Crawford
  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 19:47:17 -0800
  ...Mechanic said fix it before it wrecks expensive gearbox. He hasn't seen the van yet, any other possibilities?... 2) While the engine is...
• Re: I want a bigger diesel turbo in it ...
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Thu, 26 Jan 2017 19:02:19 -0400
  ...torque … the big one can be hard on the LT’s gearbox … I'd be afraid it would eat the tranny in a T3...
• FREE 1985 VANAGON *
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:07:15 -0700
  I have a blue, 1985 Vanbagon five seater (two front, bench rear) that has a gas heater, four speed gearbox, minimal rust and a...
• Re: Westy Man Struck Gold ?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
  Mon, 24 Sep 2001 12:33:59 -0700
  I could be wrong on this one, but I think this stuff will cause premature wear in your gearbox. Did you just sit there...
• Re: Need an Odometer
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 7 Jul 2009 08:46:17 -0700
  I'm sure we are quickly approaching the point where one of the Syncro vendors will start to carry a cable gearbox adapter to...
• Re: Manual Trans question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 6 Oct 2012 11:31:34 -0700
  ...While driving on > highways the gearbox pops out of fourth gear. Is this something that will > have to go in to a (very expensive...
• Re: Rick's good used cheap Syncro trans quest
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Thu, 13 May 1999 07:55:48 EDT
  ...are pricey beasts- $2K out the door doing the customer's gearbox. This one was "difficult to shift into 3rd while hot" and when...
• Re: women and standard gearbox
  Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
  Tue, 2 Jan 2007 15:48:45 -0800
  ...women and standard gearbox > > When I married my wife she already knew how to drive a stick....so her > transition to my then ride...
• Re: Switching 091from early to a later style./1
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Sat, 12 Sep 1998 21:41:57 EDT
  Vanagone wanted some options on his gearbox: << I wrote to him- << My question is why do you want to do that?? Bad trans in...
• South African, 4-speed to 5-speed?
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Mon, 22 Oct 2001 14:07:16 -0700
  ...I might be able to look into sending a few of these "gearboxes" back for the List members. What is the number on the...
• Re: Manual Trans question
  Historical mailing list - Pete Owsianowski
  Sat, 6 Oct 2012 11:08:18 -0400
  ...While driving on > highways the gearbox pops out of fourth gear. Is this something that will > have to go in to a (very expensive...
• transmission change
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Sykes
  Tue, 5 Sep 1995 11:30:29 BST
  Hi all, I have just returned from Vw Action where I was able to pick myself up a gearbox for stlg40 for the camper...
• speedo calibration
  Historical mailing list - Michael Kraewinkel
  Tue, 27 Oct 1998 08:06:15 +0100
  in germany you can go to the VDO speedo service, they change the translation by a small gearbox between speedo cable and speedo. the...
• Journeys under difficult conditions
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 2 Dec 2005 18:13:52 -0800
  ...Has anyone actually made any of these parts?" Specifically, the engine/gearbox "protection" plates. If so, I'd love to hear about it. See...
• Re: Lego Vanagon kit available for ordering from Lego
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Thu, 21 May 2009 17:43:59 -0400
  ...i can live without an engine and gearbox. > > > > thanks, thanks. what a fun project. > > > > aaron > > '87 syncro westy ej22 > > > > Date: Thu, 21 May 2009...
• refilling tranny fluid - correction
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Fri, 10 Dec 2004 22:34:45 -0600
  ...Somewhat consistent with this, my Haynes manual says that "on 4-speed 091 gearboxes the oil level should be to the bottom of the...