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• Re: changing auto trans fluid - amsoil?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 13 Jul 2006 21:29:49 -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: Transmission Problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 5 Sep 2005 22:32:35 -0400
  ...Is there a set of circumstances regarding a failure of the torque converter which would allow this to happen. Any advice would be appreciated...
• Re: need help Transmission trouble in Newfoundland
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 11 Sep 2013 16:10:06 -0400
  ...Torque converter can also have a bad bushing. Dennis, From my phone. ________________________________ From: Woaca Woaca<mailto:woaca02@YAHOO.COM> Sent: ‎9/‎11/‎2013 11...
• Re: Stupid Toque Converter Question!?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Wed, 5 Mar 2003 14:48:51 EST
  Raul, yes, that is the support for the one way inside the torque convertor. There is another one inside the trans. To put them...
• Re: Mystery engine wire
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Tue, 23 Dec 2003 17:36:56 -0800
  ...One end was > disconnected, the other end > seems to be connected to something on the engine > block near the torque > converter. Looking through the...
• Re: final drive cover leaking
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 3 Nov 2007 19:38:16 -0700
  ...the floor, but it is being picked up by the spinning torque converter and flung out the holes in the top, all over the...
• high idle
  Historical mailing list - kazzpar007
  Thu, 20 Jan 2005 13:57:35 -0500
  ...i think its because the curb is so high that the torque converter is bearing down on the tranny to cause the idle drop...
• Re: jetta tranny to vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 13 Mar 2003 12:40:05 -0600
  ...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: Towing a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 18 Aug 2005 09:46:30 -0400
  ...The torque converter is not the issue. It is the internal moving parts such as the clutches and bearings that will be spinning by...
• Re: A/T torque converter seal replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/3 WBXs
  Thu, 26 Sep 2002 03:40:25 +0000
  Hi Blake, 1) The installed seal depth is not decided by a committee, it's determined by the VW installation tool design shown on...
• Re: Looking for a New or good used Tiico kit
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 18 Jan 2010 06:08:01 -0600
  ...I do Have a line on a Good used kit for an automatic transmission but the guy does not have the torque converter plate...
• Torque converter drive plate question....
  Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
  Thu, 6 May 2004 21:23:54 -0400
  Hey all, The new engine i bought came set up for a manual transmission. I removed the flywheel, but i have a few questions...
• Re: ATF
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 15 Dec 2014 12:43:14 -0500
  ...of the ATF works inside the torque converter. The engine has to be > running to fill the converter. When the pump stops and the...
• Re: auto tranny blues
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Fri, 25 Oct 2002 17:35:05 +0000
  ...You'd have to pull the auto tranny, send the torque converter out to be cleaned, so all the ATF is removed. Everything has...
• GoWesty 2.4 L Engine
  Historical mailing list - Danny C.
  Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:47:15 -0700
  ...I have been seeing all this stuff on conversions and leaky torque converter seals. I have an auto tranny and have had that seal...
• Re: Jetta tranny to Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Nock
  Wed, 12 Mar 2003 17:59:54 -0800
  ...Would it be the torque converter that would make the difference to enable the engine to work with that ratio? I'm not an...
• Re: Install Auto transmission to final drive problem
  Historical mailing list - Dave Szurszewski
  Sun, 28 May 2006 05:47:34 -0700
  ...I think it is driven by the torque converter. This looks like it is matter of 'just keep trying until it fits' Thanks, Dave...
• automatic trans rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Nelson
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 22:32:21 -0700
  ...It apparently needs a new torque converter. I was told that labor was $475 and the rest was for parts (not from the dealer...
• Re: Thoughts on changing auto trans fluid?
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Tue, 19 Aug 2003 22:28:41 -0700
  ...just pull the plug and let the fluid drain? How about the torque converter? I know on some german cars it has a seperate...
• Re: Can't remove Auto trans
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 7 Jun 2006 16:35:59 -0700
  ...Kind of pricey, but good tools > > usually pay for themselves in the long run... > > > > Course #2) Leave the torque converter attatched to the engine...
• Re: Auto tranny questions...
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 15 Aug 2006 08:50:34 -0700
  ...There are two shafts that connect to the torque converter: the outer turbine shaft and the inner pump shaft. The only danger is that...
• Re: what clues about engine health can I get
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 15 May 2012 12:24:38 -0700
  ...you set up end play with a torque converter drive plate just like it was a regular flywheel. Same deal. scott turbovans.com On...
• Re: flex plate break
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 2 Apr 2010 20:47:54 -0400
  ...I only know that the three bolts on the torque converter are still on. Now, I think either the five big bolts broke on...
• Re: sqeaky whine
  Historical mailing list - Roger Van Till
  Fri, 20 Aug 2004 06:05:47 -0400
  ...it sort of sounds like it is coming from the > trans > or torque converter. i think i hear it more under acceleration then it...
• Re: Install Auto transmission to final drive problem
  Historical mailing list - Dave Szurszewski
  Sun, 28 May 2006 19:31:03 -0700
  ...I want to be on the road by next weekend so skipped the pinion seals and torque converter seal. I did not have either...
• Auto Trans Rumbling
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:59:50 -0500
  ...What gives? My brother says torque converter - but as much as I love him he's a dork so I am asking you. Things...
• Re: Suddenly nothing
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Mon, 23 Jul 2012 12:57:21 -0400
  ...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: Survey says.... dropping the engine...
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Thu, 12 Jul 2007 08:17:54 -0400
  ...If you have an Automatic, you NEED TO REMOVE THE TORQUE CONVERTER SCREWS BEFORE YOU REMOVE THE ENGINE, or you WILL damage the Seal...
• Re: Transmission Seal Leak!?
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:43:38 -0500
  ...Looked like the torque >>>> converter >>>> had spun some around on last weekend's short drive. >>>> >>>> I tried to dig up some info on Vanagon...
• Re: Auto Trans Rumbling
  Historical mailing list - Trooz
  Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:49:08 -0800
  ...It does not do this in > Neutral or park. > > What gives? My brother says torque converter - but as much as > I love him > he...
• Re: Organizers for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Sun, 23 Feb 2003 08:03:02 -0800
  ...I'd include photos...but The Anti-Christ is buried in a snowbank with a blown Torque Converter Seal and other major problems..so...
• Re: Leaky Auto Trans
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Fri, 1 May 1998 23:36:29 -0400
  ...Another good place is past the seal on the torque converter end. This is pretty obvious, will be slinging ATF all over the engine...
• Re: Catalytic Converter Choice
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Fri, 13 Jul 2012 01:48:39 +0000
  ...I would prefer a cat with fixed flanges so that, with the gaskets and the correct torque, I can be assured of a tight...
• Re: My AT is fine, but...( read this please, original poster )
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 30 Jan 2010 12:31:27 -0800
  ...you won't get all the old fluid out of the torque converter doing it that way, but you get to look in there...
• Knocking Rod arm/B. Bobs
  Historical mailing list - raul lince
  Tue, 25 Mar 2003 13:58:37 +0000
  ...Right now it seems to be at the front of engine towards torque converter. We used a staff to our ears touching the case...
• Apilogy - briefly !
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:52:57 -0700
  ...Apparently I wrote the words 'be glad you don't have a Zetec in there' ........regarding torque converter oil seal leaks in automatic transmission...
• Re: Automatic transmission question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 19 Jul 2011 22:21:46 -0700
  ...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: LVC Auto Tranny & Neutral at Stop Lights
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 22 Jul 2011 20:04:39 -0500
  Well, having it in gear means that the fluid in the torque converter is being agitated, producing more heat and using more gas, assuming...
• What are syptoms of a bad torque converter
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Fri, 14 Mar 2003 08:47:08 -0500
  I have a rebuilt engine in a 81 vanagon I have had for a while. Everything is tuned, good vacuum, CO, etc. The van...
• Vanabog (help)
  Historical mailing list - RobT
  Wed, 14 Jul 2010 19:37:44 -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: TDI Conversion Advice
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 11 May 2017 11:11:33 -0400
  ...Werner < > michael.d.werner@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > > > Seeking experienced TDI users or converters on your vanagons... > > > > Before I consider the potential of a TDI...
• Re: Automatic or stick?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Sep 1995 06:51:25 -0700
  ...It seems that the tranny uses up some of the little power there is in the torque converter. It also doesn't accelerate quite...
• silly me, but still need feedback
  Historical mailing list - Jay & Kim Schmidt
  Thu, 9 Dec 1999 16:55:44 -0600
  Regarding the torque converter removal, I just remembered that a crank hath two ends and I could probably hold the pulley end with a...
• Re: AT speeds/rpm's
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 2 Jul 2002 00:02:14 -0400
  What size tires are you using? Except for torque converter slip, your speed should be real close to the 4-speed. -----Original Message----- From...
• dropping engine and auto trans at the same time?
  Historical mailing list - raul lince
  Sat, 2 Nov 2002 18:35:29 +0000
  ...Do you remeber what it cost you to have the torque converter rebuilt. _________________________________________________________________ Protect your PC - get McAfee.com VirusScan Online http://clinic.mcafee...
• MOD Re: Leaking Torque Converter Seal
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:20:07 -0400
  Dear Volks, Dave's comment below is accurate and well stated. Let's let that be the end of public comment on the issue...
• Re: final drive cover leaking
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 4 Nov 2007 00:22:27 -0400
  ...the floor, but it is being picked up by the spinning torque converter and flung out the holes in the top, all over the...
• Re: Leaking Torque Converter Seal- Fixed
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 26 Mar 2010 19:01:34 -0400
  ...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: Which automatic transaxle (A/T) has the best chance of life
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 25 Sep 2012 20:57:34 -0400
  ...Black grit could be burned clutch material or stuff that washed out of the torque converter after the tranny swap. Dennis -----Original Message----- From...
• Re: sportamatic transmission
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Fri, 21 Jan 2000 07:31:38 -0800
  ...And, as I recall, lacks one speed the lack of which is made up by the torque multiplication of the torque converter. I had...
• Re: Copy of: Ch**slers "inventions"
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 2 Dec 1996 11:43:53 -0800
  ...was quite similar to the later VW autostick, complete with a torque converter, etc. I traded this Mercedes (with a blown engine) for my...
• Re: FUNKY-SOUNDING VANAGON ENGINES!
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Sun, 29 Nov 1998 16:53:38 -0500
  ...Last contact I had, he lost me with "sprague"(?) gears, torque converters and the like. Also, his suggest of placing the Harley twins upside...
• =?utf-8?Q?Re=3A=20Update=20on=20starter?=
  Historical mailing list - =?utf-8?Q?C=20Snyder=20?=
  Sat, 2 Apr 2011 15:08:31 -0400
  ...The only thing he said I could do was to buy a new torque converter/with the ring gear as on this car they...
• Re: Speed vs rpms w/ AT?
  Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
  Sat, 17 Nov 2007 13:26:30 -0500
  ...63360 divided by 81 gives you 782 wheel RPM, which > multiplied > times 4.09 for the differential gives you about 3200RPM ideally. > Torque > converter...
• Re: New engine won't turn - 2.1 WBX
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Thu, 31 Dec 2015 08:31:04 -0500
  ...Loosen the Flywheel /torque > converter plate > then see if it turns then. Been there done that. When testing for > crankshaft > shim thickness it is...
• Re: Pulling engine/transmission together?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 29 Apr 2017 18:59:27 -0700
  ...If you do remove it as an assembly leave the torque converter attached to the drive plate. Letting it bounce a bit on the...
• Re: Vendor choices for rebuilt Auto Tranny
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 17 Apr 2010 09:27:52 -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: Vanablog (help)
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:19:45 -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: drum brake adjustment
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 May 1996 23:56:29 -0500
  ...For Replacement-- The nut needs to be torqued to some ungodly spec (390 ft-lbs?). I don't have a torque wrench in that...
• re. Mechanical Geniuses please note! (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee, Vanagon Racks
  Sun, 7 Aug 2005 14:39:33 -0600
  ...They can be programmed for fixed torque or fixed hp. I have variable frequency drives / phase converters on my milling machine, drill press, belt...