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Transmission Bell Housing Question Help
Historical mailing list - Doug Noganav
Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:46:00 -0800
...What is involved in swapping the bell housings from one trans to the other? The used trans is an 85 , gearbox good but housing...
Re: Old wiper motor parks, New doesn't
Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
Thu, 5 Apr 2007 21:38:22 -0500
...You don't have to bolt it in - just hold the motor housing/gearbox against bare metal that's connected to the van body...
Carrier Bars?
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Sun, 4 Dec 2011 10:59:46 -0800
...deg install Keeping original 091 four speed gearbox in original location Using '82 diesel bell housing '82 carrier bars or '83/4 carrier bars...
Re: Audi 5 cyl engine swap experiences?
Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
Tue, 13 Oct 1998 15:24:17 -0400
...housing for the Diesel to automatic gearbox in Germany and get > a 4 in line into your van. Or swap to a manual gearbox...
Cracked Bell Housing with video
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Tue, 28 Jun 2022 10:10:58 -0400
Does anyone have a heavy duty aluminum bell housing I can buy? Weddle and GoWesty are out of stock. Has anyone seen this type...
How to strengthen your gearbox
Historical mailing list
Mon, 18 Oct 1999 11:00:53 +0300
...This are parts number for additional parts used at the South African gearbox: 22S 301 202 OIL SPLASH PLATE / DIFF PLATE NYLON 22S 301...
FW: 5-/6-cyl VW vans, bell housing numbe
Historical mailing list
Mon, 29 Jul 1996 13:01:11 +0300
...engines, I suggest to find that housing in one of that vehicles. But which one has a gearbox like the Vanagon? Helmut '80 camper
Jacking a Syncro/thermostat housing
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Mon, 23 Nov 1998 15:26:44 -0800
...The bolt nearest the gearbox broke, and it is tight to get the lower housing off. (that's why I wanna jack it higher...
Re: Cracked Bell Housing with video
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Tue, 28 Jun 2022 22:04:30 -0400
...After I get the gearbox out I will inspect further and report my findings. Chris. Wysłane z iPhone'a > Wiadomość napisana przez Eric Caron...
Re: bellhousing
Historical mailing list - John Pronk
Wed, 4 Apr 2001 02:56:30 -0000
The bell housing on the Rabbit is integral with the gearbox casing.So no it won't fit!!!!!! ----- Original Message ----- From: "John "Shaggy" Donovan...
Re: Cracked Bell Housing with video
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Wed, 29 Jun 2022 11:43:01 -0400
Stock housing is magnesium alloy, so that’s a good question. I don’t know how effective it would be or whether there are...
Re: Anyone want my 92 Vanagon V6 TDI?
Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
Fri, 19 Oct 2007 20:12:58 +0200
...It would be a total re-design of the gearbox housing and shafts... Am 19.10.2007 19:36, craig cowan schrieb: > ..if > they...
Re: Cracked Bell Housing with video
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Tue, 28 Jun 2022 19:25:28 -0700
...Mark >>> On Jun 28, 2022, at 10:10 AM, Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM> >>> wrote: >>> Does anyone have a heavy duty aluminum bell housing...
Re: Audi 5 cyl engine swap experiences?
Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
Tue, 13 Oct 1998 11:19:01 +0200
...housing for the Diesel to automatic gearbox in Germany and get a 4 in line into your van. Or swap to a manual gearbox...
Re: Cracked Bell Housing with video
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 28 Jun 2022 10:48:18 -0400
...eRic > On Jun 28, 2022, at 10:10 AM, Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Does anyone have a heavy duty aluminum bell housing...
Re: Carrier Bars?
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Sun, 4 Dec 2011 17:33:44 -0800
...deg install Keeping original 091 four speed gearbox in original location Using '82 diesel bell housing '82 carrier bars or '83/4 carrier bars...
Re: Old wiper motor parks, New doesn't
Historical mailing list - neil
Thu, 5 Apr 2007 20:06:06 -0700
...You don't have to bolt it in - just hold the motor > housing/gearbox against bare metal that's connected to the van body...
<wanted>: rear wiper motor
Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
Tue, 28 Oct 1997 14:02:21 -0400
Hi All, I need the rear unit, motor and gearbox, not the whole arm assembly. Supposedly '80-91 year fits. Local junkyard guy had...
Re: Cracked Bell Housing with video
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Tue, 28 Jun 2022 22:06:16 -0400
...I replaced the clutch and clutch release arm and bushing at the same time. > > After I get the gearbox out I will inspect further...
Re: Carrier Bars?
Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
Sun, 4 Dec 2011 15:02:51 -0500
...deg install > Keeping original 091 four speed gearbox in original location > Using '82 diesel bell housing > > '82 carrier bars or '83/4 carrier bars...
Re: Cracked Bell Housing with video
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Tue, 28 Jun 2022 19:07:37 -0700
...I replaced the clutch and clutch release > arm and bushing at the same time. > > > > After I get the gearbox out I will inspect further...
Fwd: [Diesel-Vanagon] SA five-speed gearbox for sale
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Sun, 1 Jul 2007 09:49:29 -0700
...Sun, 01 Jul 2007 02:06:53 -0400 Subject: [Diesel-Vanagon] SA five-speed gearbox for sale This is a tranny that needs work...
Gasket Sealant Question
Historical mailing list - Don Kane
5 May 1995 09:52:26 U
...VW wanted to sell me some overpriced tube of stuff that said it was for sealing engine housings and gearbox housing, and that sure...
Re: Vanagon transmissions
Historical mailing list
Wed, 11 Jun 1997 09:26:32 +0200
...This are gearboxes from South Africa: ID number 094 094 094 091 ID character AOJ AFJ AFJ ? for engine 1.8L 2.5L 2...
Re: Carrier Bars?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 4 Dec 2011 17:58:07 -0800
...deg install > Keeping original 091 four speed gearbox in original location > Using '82 diesel bell housing > > '82 carrier bars or '83/4 carrier bars...
Re: WTB: Rear Wiper Motor
Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
Mon, 23 Oct 2000 09:31:15 +0100
...The gearbox housing had to be swapped over from the Vanagon. The procedure, etc, should be in the archives on Gerry .... Pete C -- Peter...
Re: Transmission Bell Housing Question Help
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 30 Mar 2009 19:40:29 -0700
...What is involved in swapping the bell housings from one trans to the other? The used trans is an 85 , gearbox good but housing...
Re: Carrier Bars?
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sun, 4 Dec 2011 12:11:48 -0800
...deg install >> Keeping original 091 four speed gearbox in original location >> Using '82 diesel bell housing >> >> '82 carrier bars or '83/4 carrier bars...
Re: Old wiper motor parks, New doesn't
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Thu, 5 Apr 2007 20:24:47 -0700
...You don't have to bolt it in - just hold the motor >> housing/gearbox against bare metal that's connected to the van body...
Re: How to strengthen your gearbox
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Tue, 19 Oct 1999 22:27:58 EDT
<... how to strengthen the Vanagon gearbox... 22S 301 202 OIL SPLASH PLATE / DIFF PLATE NYLON 22S 301 222 OIL SPLASH PLATE / 5. GEAR NYLON...
semi-OT: Anyone with DETAILED knowledge about 5HP19 Audi trans?
Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
Fri, 28 Jun 2024 19:05:40 +0200
Hi Guys, I am trying to fix my Audi-powered Vanagon with 5HP19 auto gearbox. Engine and trans are basically seized after 20+ years...
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: Rear Fog Light (was:Backup light switch)
Historical mailing list
Fri, 30 May 1997 09:57 -0600 (MDT)
...tradition it is on the side of the gearbox). Empty socket in tail light housing is for the near-standard equipment European rear FOG...
Transmission FAQ From Germany Machine Translated
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Thu, 22 Feb 2001 19:57:18 -0500
...Clutch housing, sometimes also clutch bell called this part of the gearbox is identically and freely exchangeable with 4 -, 5-Gang and syncro gearbox...
Re: Transmission FAQ From Germany Machine Translated
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Thu, 22 Feb 2001 19:40:26 -0700
...Clutch housing, sometimes also clutch bell called this part of the gearbox is identically and freely exchangeable with 4 -, 5-Gang and syncro gearbox...
Re: Transmission FAQ From Germany Machine Translated
Historical mailing list - John Pronk
Fri, 23 Feb 2001 04:34:18 -0000
...Clutch housing, sometimes also clutch bell called this part of the gearbox is identically and freely exchangeable with 4 -, 5-Gang and syncro gearbox...
Re: MPG Question
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Sun, 2 Apr 2006 06:19:57 -0700
...You said the 1.9 gearboxes had 4.57 and the 2.1 gearboxes had 4.83 or 4.86. I replied that in...
Re: Transmission FAQ From Germany Machine Translated
Historical mailing list - mike miller
Thu, 22 Feb 2001 22:09:08 -0800
...Clutch housing, sometimes also clutch bell called this part of > the gearbox is identically and freely exchangeable with 4 -, 5-Gang and > syncro gearbox...
Re: Old wiper motor parks, New doesn't
Historical mailing list - neil
Thu, 5 Apr 2007 20:43:47 -0700
...You don't have to bolt it in - just hold the motor > >> housing/gearbox against bare metal that's connected to the van body...
Re: Fix or replace PW regulators?
Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
Sat, 21 May 2005 19:41:21 -0700
Well, I ventured to remove the cover on the gearbox and found the cable had gotten sucked into the worm gear. Worked to delicately...
Re: Rear windshield wiper
Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
Wed, 24 May 2000 10:58:54 +0100
...Vanagon housing & bolted back in. Yay - works perfectly!! 8-) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- One thing I might add is that I vaguely remember drilling out the gearbox rivets...
Re: Trans. Install: Input shaft & clutch splines
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:50:04 -0800
...The good news was that I > just happened to have a 'spare' gearbox and motor waiting to go in so > down time was minimal...
Re: VDO Oil Sender Setup
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 16 May 2012 14:13:38 -0700
...on a 2.1 it's right next to the t-stat housing ..between that the bell housing, works perfectly, is protected, and easy...
Re: '88 Power Steering - Update
Historical mailing list
Thu, 4 Apr 1996 06:14:16 -0500
...m wondering if I should tell them to replace the rack, gearbox, >pump, etc & pay the 50%, or just wait & do the work when...
Re: Manual Trans question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 5 Oct 2012 23:13:27 -0400
Popping out of 4th gear is usually an indication of a worn main roller bearing or the gear carrier housing is shot. Worn hub...
Re: VDO Oil Sender Setup
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Wed, 16 May 2012 17:39:46 -0400
...The sender itself is mounted on the side of >> the gearbox where the cruise control sensor used to be. If you're >> thinking that...
More Weddle Wisdom--Gearbox rebuilding
Historical mailing list - "Chris Weddle (by way of Derek Drew )"
Mon, 14 Jan 2002 10:01:37 -0500
...Front mainshaft bearing retaining key.<br> If the gear carrier housing (intermediate housing) is tight, the stock key will work fine. It's only...
Syncro Gearbox synchromesh
Historical mailing list - AA Transaxle
Sun, 20 Oct 2002 09:48:26 -0700
...Syncro Gearbox synchromesh Tell me please anyone - is 3rd gear the synchromesh that usually packs = up? Symptons: Initially, gearlever started to feel a bit...
Re: Aftermarket diff-lock for Vanagon?-REPLY
Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
Sat, 13 Jun 1998 23:12:31 EDT
...a 091 style gearbox.) I agree but it would require a complete teardown and replacement of the main transaxle housing to one for the...
Re: Anyone want my 92 Vanagon V6 TDI?
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sat, 20 Oct 2007 22:34:30 +1300
...It would be a total re-design of >the gearbox housing and shafts... How on Earth did you manage to reverse the differential? I...
Re: Scott Walker's diesel regear questions
Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
Fri, 14 May 1999 14:04:23 EDT
...If you look closely at the diesel transaxle you'll see that the maincase is actually a pre-'74 002 housing with a 091...
Re: Manual Trans question
Historical mailing list - Jason
Fri, 5 Oct 2012 23:50:35 -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...
Re: Syncro Gearbox synchromesh
Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
Thu, 24 Oct 2002 22:27:02 +0100
...Syncro Gearbox synchromesh > Clive...You probably would be better (cheaper) to find a local trans guy > over there just due to the shipping & customs...
Re: MPG Question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 2 Apr 2006 09:59:08 -0400
...You said the 1.9 gearboxes had 4.57 and the 2.1 gearboxes had 4.83 or 4.86. I replied that in...
Leaking oil seal
Historical mailing list - Marcus Grant
Thu, 2 Mar 1995 17:13:24 +0000 (GMT)
...oil appeared to be working its way out of the bell housing. This could be from the oil seal behind the flywheel, but the...
Re: Trans. Install: Input shaft & clutch splines
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 18:45:17 -0700
...The good news was that I > > just happened to have a 'spare' gearbox and motor waiting to go in so > > down time was minimal...
Re: Tranaxle gear carrier gasket
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 28 Jul 2014 16:38:05 -0400
...On the rear side you are looking at fully disassembling the gearbox. I no longer use the gasket here. Loctitie 518 flange sealant. If...
Re: No activity from starter
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Tue, 26 Jan 2010 07:02:44 -0800
...However, while brushing dirt off the starter housing I found > that the short ground wire from the motor housing to the solenoid was > decaying...
Re: Trans main shaft pulled out!
Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
Thu, 4 Mar 1999 16:05:49 -0500
...Main problem is that hands (at least mine) don't fit inside the gearbox with the diff installed. Use long neddle noose pliers to...
Rear wiper - Re: Horn malfunction
Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
Wed, 17 May 2000 11:30:45 +0100
...The other item of note is that the rabbit gearbox is 'reverse' to the Vanagon! The DPO of my '88 Wolfie let her kids...