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• 1990 Westfalia Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Bob
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 09:46:50 -0300
  ...I have a leaky automatic transmission... my mechanic tells me it is from a cracked rear cover on the end of the transmission... the...
• Re: auto tranny noise
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 26 Nov 2004 14:12:33 -0600
  ...but last winter Darryl told me > that he no longer does automatic transmissions. > > James Huskins > Marion, NC > > Curious. I wonder why? John Rodgers 88...
• Automatic transmission cooler-advice wanted
  Historical mailing list - Ahlgrim, Kevin
  Thu, 22 Jan 2009 15:55:08 -0500
  I believe my 1984 automatic transmission cooler has failed since I have fluid coming out my fill tube and from all the research I...
• Re: [vanagon] vanagon trivia..who can answer this???
  Historical mailing list - Alan Sinclair
  Fri, 13 May 2005 09:21:08 -0700
  ...milewski.org writes: > > > > > why do automatic transmission vanagons have a plastic accelerator pedal > > > reinforced with metal, and manual transmission vanagons just have a > > plastic...
• Re: Transmission swapping
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 9 Jul 2005 20:40:54 -0700
  ...My mom's automatic Westy might do its own downshifting on hills, but it is just as slow at climbing them as a "real...
• Re: vanagon trivia..who can answer this???
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Fri, 13 May 2005 14:24:45 -0600
  ...milewski.org writes: > > >>> why do automatic transmission vanagons have a plastic accelerator >>> pedal >>> reinforced with metal, and manual transmission vanagons just have a >> plastic...
• Re: Any Websites? - Auto Tranny Repair/Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sun, 9 Nov 2008 22:30:04 -0500
  All I have heard through the years is that the Vanagon automatic transmission is so simple that any competent automatic transmission shop can repair...
• Re: Automatic transmission leak - fixable?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 5 Dec 2011 03:23:22 -0800
  Oops... wrong big round thing; carry on. (Too late or too early, take your pick.) Cya, Robert
• Re: Insane Syncro Prices!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Oct 1994 15:12:48 -0400
  the creeper gear operates at the same speed range as reverse there are no syncros with automatic transmission
• Re: Automatic transmission, WTF?
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:55:42 -0400
  ...Automatic transmission, WTF? > > >> Hi Marc: >> >> I had my transmission rebuild recently by German transaxle, who also >> installed the Peloquin limited slip or �torque biasing...
• Re: questions about automatics
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:07:00 -0400
  ...If the automatic transmission is working correctly, upshift at full throttle will be at 4600 rpm. A symptom of transmission trouble is failure to...
• 1987 auto transmission
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Mon, 17 Apr 2000 23:34:58 -0400
  Does anyone on the list have, or know of one for sale, a good automatic transmission for a 1987 Vanagon GL Westy, with good...
• Re: WTB Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
  Tue, 3 Aug 2004 11:06:06 -0700
  Manual or Automatic? -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf Of Jere Hawn Sent: Monday, August 02, 2004...
• Re: Manual or AT?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 12 Sep 2003 00:22:23 -0400
  ...In an automatic you are at the mercy of the transmission as to what gear you are in (while you can specify a LOWER...
• Re: reliability of Vanagon automatic transmission ?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Sep 2000 12:05:33 EDT
  ...writes: << So I wonder what is the overall reliability of the automatic transmission in Vanagons. Do they have any known faults, or are they...
• oil to coolant coolers, get rid of the one on the automatic transmission!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 25 Oct 2017 11:51:02 -0700
  While these are pretty reliable, when the A/T cooler goes it takes out the transmission, a $2000-$3000 repair. There are plenty of...
• Re: Automatic transmission valve body
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 30 Oct 2014 00:46:51 -0400
  ...Automatic transmission valve body Last time I talked to German Transaxle about it (a few years ago) they were selling reconditioned and tested valve...
• Re: Automatic transmission failure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 20 Feb 2010 02:19:58 -0500
  ...Automatic transmission failure The automatic transmission on my '84 finally gave out this week. I do not know how many miles are on my...
• Re: Transmission in Portland
  Historical mailing list - Sondergaard, Arlene
  Fri, 27 Sep 2013 10:33:29 -0700
  ...from Portland :) > And Arlene, are you talking about an automatic or manual shift > transmission? > > > On Fri, Sep 27, 2013 at 9:30 AM, Robert...
• Re: oil to coolant coolers, get rid of the one on the automatic transmission!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 25 Oct 2017 18:00:11 -0400
  ...oil to coolant coolers, get rid of the one on the automatic transmission! > > Thanks Stuart, > > Now I’m going to loose sleep over this...
• Re: Manual or AT?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 15 Jun 2003 20:48:12 -0400
  ...help with manual transmissions than Auto transmissions. > > > > I am looking for opinions on the advantages and disadvantages of automatic > transmissions in a Westy. > > > > Thanks...
• Re: Making a Living....
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 3 Apr 2009 18:26:16 -0400
  ...Become the VW automatic transmission guru (there is none that I know of). This would encompass rebuilding automatic transmissions for both Vanagons and Eurovans...
• Re: Automatic transmission
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Laudin
  Wed, 6 Nov 2019 16:35:22 -0500
  I am in Omaha, NE. Mine cracked at the rim of the brake band piston at the snap band ring
• Re: Transmission mechanic
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 27 Mar 2013 06:29:24 -0400
  ...I called AA Transaxel who says he doesn't do automatic transmissions. He directed me to Eds Transmission in Northgate near Seattle/Tacoma. The...
• Re: Your thoughts on auto transmission
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 Mar 2004 02:05:50 EST
  ...I have run across a few > interesting Vanagons all of which are late 1980s models and most seem > to have automatic transmissions. I have...
• Re: AT first gear whine?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 2 Oct 2004 11:45:01 -0400
  ...Mike > Others who have an automatic transmission may be able to tell me if the > whine I hear from the transmission when accelerating in...
• Transmission Shop in the North East
  Historical mailing list - genevieve Gratton
  Tue, 10 Apr 2007 12:12:45 -0400
  Hi, My '90 vanagon GL camper needs to have it's automatic transmission reworked/rebuilt. Does anyone on the list know of a good...
• Re: Automatic trans and diff draining
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 14 Feb 2005 23:15:12 -0500
  ...Automatic trans and diff draining I want to drain (and refill with synthetic oil) both the automatic transmission and the final drive (differential) on...
• FS: Automatic transmission
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 Jul 2001 11:30:57 EDT
  ...Hello all, > I have been searching high and low for an automatic transmission, a good > place that rebuilds them, or whether I can convert...
• Re: Coolant part confusion - need some help!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 8 Sep 2009 19:50:01 -0400
  ...Those coolant parts are indeed different for automatics as they have hose connections at the bottom for the automatic transmission oil cooler. Your best...
• Attention automatic transmission owners; a little help!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:13:15 -0700
  I wonder if some of you fine folks would be so kind as to go out and check your transmission fluid levels with the...
• My AT is fine, but...
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
  Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:42:33 -0500
  ...My '84 Westfalia automatic transmission runs just fine. The van has 114k original miles, and has had very little transmission maintenance, save for an...
• Re: Automatic transmission, WTF?
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:27:47 -0600
  ...Automatic transmission, WTF? >>>> >>>> >>>>> Hi Marc: >>>>> >>>>> I had my transmission rebuild recently by German transaxle, who also >>>>> installed the Peloquin limited slip or  torque biasing...
• Re: Transmissions: Will auto fit into a 4 speed in a '84 ?
  Historical mailing list - Vanman
  Fri, 9 Oct 1998 16:43:44 -0700
  ...Since my clutch is about ready to cost me >mega-bucks, I am dreaming about automatic transmissions. Does anyone know >whether an auto transmission...
• Re: Looking for good used Automatic transmission shift cable
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 24 Jul 2017 14:54:45 +0000
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• Auto Tranny Question
  Historical mailing list - Chad G
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 10:17:09 -0800
  What is a automatic transmission with 200 000km on it worth. It shifts perfectly in all gears........ let me know, Chad
• Wanted Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 9 Apr 1997 08:30:36 -0400 (EDT)
  ...We drove a Eurovan and found the automatic transmission very sluggish. We have a standard on our van and wonder if the automatic transmission...
• Re: Automatic vs Manual
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Fri, 25 May 2012 20:27:31 -0700
  ...A key point for me in this decision is going to revolve > around the manual vs the automatic transmission. Somewhere down the > road I...
• Re: Automatic Transmission Welch Plug
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 7 May 2014 05:53:52 -0400
  ...On May 7, 2014, at 12:00 AM, Automatic digest processor <LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> wrote: > I have a spare automatic transmission from an...
• Re: Automatic Transmission
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Tue, 21 Sep 1999 19:25:04 -0400
  When I bought my '84 in 1997, the automatic transmission was leaking. VW said the leak was internal and a major rebuild was required...
• Re: TIICO: Throttle Cable - Automatic
  Historical mailing list - selten2
  Fri, 3 Aug 2001 15:24:02 -0500
  ...TIICO conversion with an automatic trans, > I'd like to know how the throttle cable should attach to the transmission. > The kit contains a...
• Re: -80 vanagon with aut. transmission...buy?
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Fri, 5 May 2000 14:40:54 -0400
  ...transmission...buy? I'm about to buy a -80 Vanagon with automatic transmission The only problem is, according to the owner, that the first...
• Re: Getting higher compression?
  Historical mailing list - Fryday
  Wed, 24 Apr 2002 14:04:09 -0800
  ...It's a 4000+ lb vehicle with 90 HP and an automatic transmission. Is > it slower than any other such Westys you've ever...
• FS: fresh batch of cheap vans
  Historical mailing list - Rick Sherrod (hopeless VW nut)
  Wed, 1 Oct 1997 02:03:56 -0500
  ...1987 VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON, automatic transmission, am/fm cassette, 116000 MILES, power steering, new tires & battery, new starter + alt., new brakes, runs good, $1880 or...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 3 Nov 2019 to 4 Nov 2019 (#2019-276)
  Historical mailing list - Mills Crosland
  Tue, 5 Nov 2019 14:29:02 +0000
  ...Automatic transmission I am rebuilding an automatic transmission from a 1984 Vanagon and I hosed up= the case. If anyone has a useable case...
• Re: Manual -> auto?
  Historical mailing list - Yvan Rodrigues
  Fri, 27 Sep 1996 18:17:46 -0400
  ...Better watch out! Them's flamin' words in these parts! Come on, the lack of automatic transmissions, ding-dongs, and whatchmacallits are part of...
• Re: Transmission Oil Cooler Leaking - Again!
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Sat, 16 Apr 2011 04:03:12 -0600
  ...replaced my automatic transmission fluid cooler > (with a used one) about a year and a half ago, now again I find > transmission > oil in...
• Re: Porsche automatic transmission in a vanagon? Is it possible?
  Historical mailing list - pedro dos santos
  Fri, 28 Dec 2007 13:55:23 -0800
  ...I found the web site www.ha-projekt.de and sent them a message regarding the automatics they offer. Due to the holidays I...
• DoKa for Friday
  Historical mailing list - Evan Martin
  Fri, 29 Aug 2014 17:17:57 -0500
  http://bringatrailer.com/2014/08/29/one-of-250-canadian-market-1992-volkswagen-transporter-doka/ with an automatic? Bring an Extra Transmission.
• Re: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PICTURE CD
  Historical mailing list - Tom Shiels
  Sat, 13 Sep 2003 23:12:19 -0400
  Thanks for the reminder Armando. We had agreed on $15 dollars not $45. I will mail it off tomorrow. Tom
• Re: automatic transmission problem
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 30 Jun 2005 14:36:06 -0400
  Hello,did you try coasting down a hill backwards in neutral to see if it is a trans or brake problem?
• Re: 87 Westy 2WD -- only reverse gear in automatic transmission works
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 6 Dec 2014 20:19:19 -0800
  RE: Sick Auto Tranny Where are you? There are good shops in some areas.
• Re: Convert 85 auto to 4sp? And HP increases please
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Jan 2001 03:31:19 EST
  ...Wheras the automatics are generally trouble free, with proper fluid changes. 3 of the 4 manual transmission vanagons i've owned had this cracked...
• Re: Auto transmission questions
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Thu, 6 Mar 2014 11:47:58 -0800
  ...engine and transmission) and have some questions regarding the Automatic transmission. I've only dealt with manuals in the past. > > The transmission is leaking...
• 86vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Dan Noll
  Sat, 9 Feb 2002 23:51:18 EST
  I have an Automatic transmission in my 86 vanagon. I had the transmissin filter changed (coincidence?? or cause???) and since then it has started...
• Re: From the vw news rumor mill
  Historical mailing list - LOREN BUSCH
  Thu, 23 Dec 2004 09:05:50 -0800
  ...one version had an infinitely variable automatic transmission using opposing cones and a belt for the transmission. I always wondered what one of those...
• Re: Transmission, Automatic, Question
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 1 May 2008 18:29:25 -0700
  ...Well, I can't attest to the design of other transmissions, but GM sure didn't put such a valve in my '82 Olds...
• Re: Transmission cooler
  Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
  Thu, 15 Aug 2002 21:31:43 -0400
  ...Transmission cooler > > What kind of pump does the automatic transmission use to circulate > transmission fluid through the transmission oil/water cooler? > > The engine oil...
• Re: Automatic transmission supplier?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 30 Aug 2024 09:39:00 -0500
  ...I’m in the market for a rebuilt automatic > transmission. Does anybody have any experience with Rancho Transaxles or > German Transaxle? I don’t...
• Re: Auto Tranny vs. Manual?
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Sat, 28 Mar 1998 08:35:24 EST
  In a message dated 98-03-27 14:03:59 EST, cp@IX.NETCOM.COM writes: << automatic transmission steals power from an already power...