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• Change gearing on Automatic Transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Cory Sytsma
  Wed, 25 Nov 1998 10:43:09 -0800
  ...Is it possible, and how complicated is it, to change the third gear in an automatic transmission? I have no experience with automatic transmissions...
• Needed Automatic Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Woo Kim
  Sun, 14 Dec 2014 14:54:18 -0800
  Hi all, My friend Robert's 85 Westy automatic transmission is slipping. Does anyone have a good used automatic transmission? I'm thinking it...
• Re: Change gearing on Automatic Transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 26 Nov 1998 10:27:50 -0500
  ...Is it possible, and how complicated is it, to change the >third gear in an automatic transmission? I have no experience with >automatic transmissions...
• Questions:, manual, vs, automatic
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Tue, 17 Aug 1999 06:52:08 EDT
  Hello Do the manual transmissions (4 and 5 speed) have better pickup compared to the automatic transmission? Whats the difference between the 4 and...
• Re: Automatic Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 19 Apr 2003 09:04:07 -0400
  ...Automatic Transmission I have a 1988 Vanagon with an Automatic Transmission. When I turn off the engine the transmission fluid starts to gush out...
• Lock-up converter available for Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
  Mon, 4 Jan 1999 03:29:06 -0600
  I just read an interesting note by Michael about Passat automatic transmissions. I greatly prefer to row down the road with a manual gear...
• Looking for a part for an 003 transmission
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 21 Jan 2013 15:48:54 -0500
  I am currently working on a 75 Bus with automatic transmission in my shop. I am in need of a valve body from an...
• Re: Automatic transmission leak - fixable?
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 5 Dec 2011 08:39:12 -0500
  The main thing with Vanagon automatic transmissions is to fix problems when they first start. Often leaks such as you describe are symptomatic of...
• Automatic Transmission
  Historical mailing list - John Russ
  Sat, 19 Apr 2003 08:41:38 -0400
  I have a 1988 Vanagon with an Automatic Transmission. When I turn off the engine the transmission fluid starts to gush out of the...
• Automatic transmission question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 16 Jul 2011 18:36:57 -0500
  ...The one thing that is giving me some trouble is the automatic transmission. If you can help me with that, read on. I have...
• ominous sounds from automatic transmission
  Historical mailing list - john
  Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:36:45 -0500
  ...sounds apparently coming from automatic transmission, but i don't think I have a dirty valve body as the shift points are right on...
• '84 Westy, dead automatic tranny - help
  Historical mailing list - Gregor Brandt
  Fri, 7 May 1999 17:54:20 -0500
  Yikes, Have you ever seen the prices of parts for an automatic transmission from an '84 Westy? Its going to kill me. Does anyone...
• Automatic Transmission Repairs
  Historical mailing list - Jim Ogul
  Fri, 31 May 2013 12:13:17 -0400
  Anyone have experience with Dubble's German Auto in Reading PA to fix my automatic transmission? Jim 85 Westy
• Re: 1985 GL Automatic transmission issues
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sat, 8 Nov 2008 19:02:12 -0500
  Automatic transmission should upshift from 2nd to 3rd at 4600 rpm at full throttle. If transmission delays the upshift, you may have dirty filter...
• Automatic transmission woes on 84 2WD vANAGON
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Thu, 7 Jul 2011 11:43:11 -0700
  Last year, my local VW mechanic had my automatic transmission rebuilt. A year later, when the transmission won't upshift when the fluid is...
• Re: Automatic vs Manual trans. ( Friday )
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Markett
  Fri, 11 Sep 2015 08:59:52 -0700
  I also had to learn how to influence an automatic transmission. I have also noticed that automatic transmissions are getting smarter. I found the...
• conversion ot automatic transmission to manual, 84 westy
  Historical mailing list - Joe Seiwert
  Mon, 13 Mar 2000 23:32:25 EST
  ...What is the feasibility of switching over to a manual transmission? Any drawbacks? Would I be better off with just having the automatic transmission...
• Re: Hesitating automatic transmission
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sun, 5 Oct 2008 07:32:33 +0000
  Take it to a good automatic transmission shop for clean, flush, new filter , John -------------- Original message from Jeff Palmer <jpalmer@MTS.NET>: -------------- > Hey all...
• Automatic Transmission
  Historical mailing list - LOREN BUSCH
  Fri, 2 Apr 2004 13:36:45 -0800
  I'm looking for local referals (Seattle area) on automatic transmissions. The auto tranny in my '90 is giving some signs that it is...
• Automatic Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Javier Zavala
  Sun, 15 Jul 2001 08:34:06 -0500
  I would like JordanVw to quote an automatic transmission for my carburated 84� german Westy. TIA and sorry for WOB javier [text/html]
• Looking for a Console Filler Strip for Automatic Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Randy C. Nunes
  Mon, 18 Jun 2007 18:38:38 -0400
  Does anyone have the console filler strip on an automatic transmission for sale - 1984? Randy Nunes
• Transmission leak
  Historical mailing list - Sylvie et Germain
  Thu, 1 May 2003 22:43:34 -0400
  Hi I own a Westy 87 with an automatic transmission. Right now I have a slight automatic transmission oil leak which append mainly when...
• what Synthetic automatic transmission fluid to use in 85 Auto Trans ?
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Thu, 22 Sep 2005 08:46:58 -0700
  Hi What Synthetic automatic transmission fluid do people use with the 3 speed auto trans
• oil pump shaft for automatic transmission
  Historical mailing list - Kinesis Conceptos Audiovisuales
  Sat, 23 Jun 2007 12:38:22 -0700
  Hi, Does anyone has a pump shaft for automatic transmission for sale? Ramon Celaya Kinesis Conceptos Audiovisuales (686) 551-9292
• WTB: Transmission (good or bad) that fits in an '87 Vanagon 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Fuzzy :philippe
  Tue, 6 Dec 2011 20:15:09 -0800
  Hi! Looks like my automatic transmission is going bad. My options are: - Get the old transmission fixed/rebuilt - Get a working used transmission and...
• Automatic transmission leak - fixable?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 5 Dec 2011 07:08:52 +0000
  Let me say that this is the first vehicle with an automatic transmission I have owned.� Previous vanagons and all other vehicles were all...
• Automatic or manual transmission ?
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 WBXs
  Sat, 12 Apr 2003 17:25:07 +0000
  ...I have a '90 DoKa and a '91 MV, both automatics and the transmissions work flawlessly! I change the ATF every 30K miles with...
• Re: Vanagon auto tranny lifespan (is alot longer than the manual tranny's)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 1 May 2001 21:04:29 EDT
  ...i've owned about 4 automatic transmission vanagons. never had a problem with any of them tranny wise. i've owned about 7 or...
• Re: ominous sounds from automatic transmission
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Thu, 17 Dec 2009 08:40:59 -0500
  ...ominous sounds from automatic transmission My '84 7-passenger, which i have owned since 1997, started making some strange sounds today. sounds apparently coming...
• Vanagon Automatic Transmission or Differential Wanted
  Historical mailing list - dodge89
  Wed, 14 Apr 1999 23:21:01 -0400
  ...The automatic is still good. I'd like to find a used transmission, perhaps with the automatic worn out and bolt my automatic to...
• Any extra automatic transmissions?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Wed, 26 Jun 2002 23:50:43 EDT
  A week or so ago, someone was looking for an automatic transmission for their Vanagon. I didn't pay much attention since all mine...
• Automatic Transmission Failing?
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Mon, 15 Oct 2007 07:45:20 -0700
  Hi Everyone, When changing the transmission fluid in my automatic transmission on my '84 Westy the mechanic found brown plastic parts in the filter...
• Re: Syncro's Transmission....
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Thu, 23 Jul 1998 10:57:32 PDT
  >Hi Folks, > >I have a quick question about VW Syncros and their transmissions. > >Can Syncros come with an Automatic transmission? Personally, I have never...
• 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...
• slipping transmission
  Historical mailing list - Tony Hill
  Fri, 8 May 1998 14:57:29 -0700
  90 Vanagon, Question, just turned 110,000 miles and the automatic transmission is slipping, very noticeable when engine is cold, appears to go away...
• RE: EV Transmission Preference
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Thu, 29 May 1997 09:48:52 -0400
  ...for manual or automatic transmissions? > >(especially in terms of derivability and service.) > > >IMHO, I like automatics, but maybe a manual transmission is the way...
• Re: expected lifetime for transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Philip Menchions
  Fri, 11 Jun 1999 08:14:49 -0230
  ...of a Vanagon automatic > transmission if anyone has any thoughts to share. > > Steve > > 89 westy with automatic > my 89 automatic lasted only to 60k...
• 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: automatic transmission 87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Detlev Hanschke
  Sat, 27 Mar 1999 00:55:12 EST
  ...You mention that you have some mechanics out there with lots of Automatic transmission experience. I have some problems with all the old guys...
• Re: 93 Eurovan Automatic Transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Korn
  Thu, 27 May 1999 10:03:44 -0500
  ...93 Eurovan Automatic Transmission? > > All automatic Eurovans (93) shift harsh from 3rd gear to 4th. This is >unfortunately, normal. Get rid of it ASAP...
• 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...
• Any real automatic trans upgrade for vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - pedro dos santos
  Wed, 26 Dec 2007 16:07:12 -0800
  Hi Volks! I was looking into upgrading my vanagon automatic transmission. By the way I love the vanagon automatic, it's a vacation vehicle...
• Re: Automatic Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 30 Jan 2003 22:49:40 -0500
  ...Automatic Transmission Hi, does the automatic transmission just dies? Or it gives problems before going south? My van all the sudden it doesn't...
• WTB: Automatic transmission in Northwest
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Thu, 25 Mar 2010 03:48:31 +0000
  Like the subject line says, I'm looking for an automatic transmission somewhere in the NW. It's for a 2.1 WBX. Any...
• Re: Which Syncro Tranny is better?/ I LOVE MY AUTOMATIC
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 11 Apr 2003 03:02:29 EDT
  In a message dated 4/10/03 4:49:34 PM, boatshop@INTERCOM.NET writes: << Is the automatic or manual Syncro transmission better for...
• Porsche automatic transmission in a vanagon? Is it possible?
  Historical mailing list - pedro dos santos
  Thu, 27 Dec 2007 15:33:12 -0800
  ...Pedro -------------original message--------------- Hi Volks! I was looking into upgrading my vanagon automatic transmission. By the way I love the vanagon automatic, it's...
• automatic/manual transmission swap
  Historical mailing list - John Y. Hung
  Wed, 20 Mar 2002 23:44:05 -0600
  Anybody out there have experience with an automatic-to-manual transmission swap? I did this once in an Audi, and gas mileage improved greatly...
• automatic transmission oil level?
  Historical mailing list - garyowen
  Sun, 19 Nov 2006 20:27:56 -0500
  Have 85 Westfalia 1.9 L with automatic, how should transmission fluid level be checked? Warm up/ cold? engine running? In P or N...
• Re: Needed Automatic Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 15 Dec 2014 09:38:39 -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...
• Re: '84 Westy, dead automatic tranny - help
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 8 May 1999 18:24:54 -0400
  What parts do you need? All the soft automatic parts ( clutches, bands, seal, pistons, etc.) are available through a local transmission shop. They are...
• Re: can't go forward
  Historical mailing list - Lisa Bloch
  Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:15:09 -0700
  > I have reverse gear (automatic transmission), but no forward gears. There's a small transmission leak when the engine is running, but not apparently...
• Re: Automatic Transmissions
  Historical mailing list - NACHTAIN 7
  Thu, 7 May 1998 22:48:55 EDT
  speaking of automatic transmissions. does anyone have or know where i can get one for a 1987 wolfsburg? it has to be from 86...
• Re: Automatic Transmissions
  Historical mailing list - armando guzman
  Wed, 16 Jul 2003 21:57:41 -0700
  ...my transmission blew the ring and pinion gears, the main shaft bearings and seals and mixed the gear oil with the automatic transmission fluid...
• automatic vs. manual transmission
  Historical mailing list - James Adams
  Tue, 22 Jul 1997 11:37:40 -0600
  Hello, I have found a nice 87 which I might purchase, but it has an automatic transmission. Would anyone care to comment on the...
• Re: Automatic transmission
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Jan 2000 14:25:56 EST
  ...Getting your automatic portion of the transmission rebuilt is around $700 so rebuilds aren't that much more than manual transmissions either (unless you...
• Auto or Man trans on '93 EV MV?
  Historical mailing list - Carter Brooks
  Tue, 26 Aug 1997 10:37:21 +0100
  Hey folks, What's the conventional wisdom on Automatic or Manual transmission in the '93 Eurovan MV? This is the 5 cylander engine. (I...
• vanagon transmission problem
  Historical mailing list - gerald dioneda
  Sun, 4 Oct 1998 21:34:22 -0700
  i have volkswagen gl 88 model with automatic transmission. the transmission won't shift to second gear. it seems like it stack up in...
• Re: expected lifetime for transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
  Thu, 10 Jun 1999 15:08:36 -0700
  ...manual transmission is gone; should I be surprised? > I like to also hear about the expected lifetime of a Vanagon automatic transmission if anyone...
• Re: auto tranny noise
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Fri, 26 Nov 2004 12:07:20 -0600
  ...Chase, in a prior posting AA is no longer a viable option for automatic transmission rebuilding.-:( RC <<AM, John Rodgers (concerning auto transmission repair...
• Re: Auto Transmission Repair in NC
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Fri, 19 Dec 2003 06:47:05 -0800
  Jim, Strange, I have two Buses with automatic transmissions and one with a stick, realy like the automatics, can drink my coffee without spilling...