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• auto and manual transmissions for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:45:03 EDT
  i have some auto transmissions and manual transmissions for sale.. - waterboxer automatic tranny -waterboxer manual tranny -aircooled manual tranny email me if interested..price...
• 5 speed manual running in reverse
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sun, 22 Nov 1998 11:54:27 +0100
  ...But can a manual transmission changed to run backwards? I read some messages about auto transmssions, but never found a thing about manuals... Raimund
• 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...
• 1980 starter...man vs auto
  Historical mailing list - Don Schmeichel
  Wed, 26 Aug 1998 11:59:44 -0700
  Is there a difference in starters for a 1980 Vanagon manual transmission vs auto transmission. Will a starter off an automatic fit a 1980...
• Re: Manual Transmission Operation
  Historical mailing list - raceingcajun
  Sun, 24 Mar 2013 13:21:22 -0500
  ...Manual Transmission Operation >I found a very good demo of manual transmission operation showing the > syncro rings and how they function - something I never...
• manual transmission linkage
  Historical mailing list - David White
  Fri, 11 Jun 2010 22:06:37 -0700
  Are there differences in the manual transmission linkage from 1984-1987? I need to know. Any differences in the shifter, the shifter housing, the...
• Re: Manual or AT?
  Historical mailing list - Germain
  Sun, 15 Jun 2003 19:58:39 -0400
  Hi Scott I am more a manual transmission guy than a auto transmission. My wife was feeling more secure to have an auto trans...
• Aircooled vs. WBX manual transmission
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:07:57 -0400
  Hi Volks, I've heard that the aircooled/watercooled manual transmissions are not swappable... Is this true, or is it merely difficult? Are any...
• Re: Manual or AT?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 11 Sep 2003 13:08:17 -0700
  The only advantage that most drivers will ever have with a manual transmission on ice and snow is while stopping. The manual trans. will...
• Manual Transmissions
  Historical mailing list - John P
  Fri, 22 Dec 2000 04:59:38 -0000
  ...late model Loafs ('76-79') are the same (apart from the ratio's) as the early Aircooled Vanagon manual transmissions? Regards John. [text/html]
• 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...
• Re: 5 SPEED TRANSMISSIONS FOR SALE ON THE SAMBA
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 10 Aug 2010 18:52:14 -0700
  ...My '84 has an automatic transmission. It's okay. But I grew up driving manual transmissions and if I could wave a magic wand...
• Re: expected lifetime for transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
  Thu, 10 Jun 1999 15:08:36 -0700
  > > What should one expect the lifetime of a Vanagon manual transmission > to be? I know it varies according to ones driving habits, terrain, > etc...
• Mistake In The Manual: 4X4 Trans
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 28 Sep 94 09:33:10 EDT
  Most Vanagon manuals incorrectly state the final drive ratio for the syncro transmission. The manuals state that the final drive ratio is 5.43...
• Wanted: Manual transmission for 80 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 18 Oct 1996 09:20:22 -0500 (CDT)
  If anyone has a manual transmission for a 1980 Vanagon I have a friend that is interested in buying it. Incidentally her van has...
• Re: trashed 81 manual transmission.
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Tue, 2 Aug 2005 08:09:17 -0400
  ...trashed 81 manual transmission. > On my first trip in my '81 air-cooled 4-speed manual Vanagon, the > transmission transformed itself into shrapnel. Does...
• Re: Manual or AT?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 15 Jun 2003 20:48:12 -0400
  ...Mike '84 GL 7 pass '85 GL Westy > Hi Scott > > I am more a manual transmission guy than a auto transmission. My wife was...
• Where can I buy Redline synthetic manual transmission fluid
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sat, 28 Nov 2009 11:26:48 -0500
  I bought this online before and am hoping that one of our list vendors will have the proper fluid for a manual transmission 1990...
• 85 westy, impending zetec conversion plus auto to manual conversion
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Sun, 6 Dec 2009 10:08:55 -0600
  ...I am also thinking that I want to switch from automatic to manual transmission at the same time. I am thinking about getting this...
• Re: Manual Transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Fri, 22 Dec 2000 07:26:47 -0600
  ...Manual Transmissions Does anyone know if the ring and pinion from the late model Loafs ('76-79') are the same (apart from the ratio...
• Re: AT v.s. Manual
  Historical mailing list - Michael J Vickey
  Wed, 3 Dec 1997 11:07:31 -0500
  ...As far as the Vanagon goes, I would take a manual transmission any day. Currently I have 3 Vanagons with manual transmissions, and 1...
• Re: towing concerns...
  Historical mailing list - John Y. Hung
  Tue, 26 Oct 1999 08:30:53 -0500
  Dear Mark, In Bentley's "Vanagon Official Factory Repair Manual," page 7 (quote): Flat Towing : : Manual Transmission (including Synchro) There are no restrictions on...
• Manual Transmission Operation
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 24 Mar 2013 12:36:57 -0500
  I found a very good demo of manual transmission operation showing the syncro rings and how they function - something I never knew before - plus...
• Re: Manual or AT?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Gies
  Thu, 11 Sep 2003 15:04:27 -0500
  As a born and raised manual transmission Winnipeg driver, I have been exposed to nearly every extreme of driving condition possible - hot, cold, wet...
• service/maintenance manuals '86 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Gies
  Mon, 11 Aug 2003 09:57:34 -0500
  I am looking to get some service/maintenance manuals for my '86 Westy. Does anyone have any advice for which manuals (Bentley etc.) are...
• Needed: Manual transmission for an '83 air-cooled
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Mon, 16 Sep 2002 21:07:26 EDT
  Anyone have a manual transmission for an air-cooled '83 Vanagon? The closer to Illinois, the better. How much? Thanks! Tom '71 Westy, '85...
• Re: conversion ot automatic transmission to manual, 84 westy
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Mon, 13 Mar 2000 23:40:56 -0500
  ...What is the feasibility of > switching over to a manual transmission? Any drawbacks? Would I > be better > off with just having the automatic transmission...
• expected lifetime for transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Resler
  Thu, 10 Jun 1999 15:03:02 -0400
  What should one expect the lifetime of a Vanagon manual transmission to be? I know it varies according to ones driving habits, terrain, etc...
• EV Transmission Preference
  Historical mailing list - Matthew L. Dekker
  Tue, 27 May 1997 08:31:08 -0700
  ...preference for manual or automatic transmissions? (especially in terms of derivability and service.) IMHO, I like automatics, but maybe a manual transmission is 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: Automatic transmission
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Jan 2000 14:25:56 EST
  ...I had one 85 manual tranny Vanagon. It shifted like trash compared to my earlier experience with VW manual transmissions (Jettas, Rabbits, and Golfs...
• Auto vs manual engine wear
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Fri, 25 Jan 2002 11:01:32 -0800
  I was wondering if an automatic transmission is easier on an engine than a manual tranny? I am new to automatics as this is...
• Re: 1980 starter...man vs auto
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Wed, 26 Aug 1998 15:24:08 -0400
  Hello Don On 26-Aug-98, Don Schmeichel wrote: > Is there a difference in starters for a 1980 Vanagon manual > transmission vs auto transmission...
• Re: Manual or AT?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 15 Jun 2003 13:56:52 -0500
  ...Seems that there are more postings asking for help with manual transmissions than Auto transmissions. > >I am looking for opinions on the advantages and...
• Trying to make a decision
  Historical mailing list - Clifford P Gottschalk
  Sun, 30 Jul 2000 23:48:37 -0600
  ...Question I am currently trying to decide on - I own an '85 Westy, with an automatic transmission, and am looking to convert to manual...
• Re: manual transmission linkage
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 12 Jun 2010 09:21:29 -0400
  ...Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain.com David White wrote: > Are there differences in the manual transmission linkage from > 1984-1987? I need...
• Manual or AT?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Sullivan
  Sat, 14 Jun 2003 15:41:09 -0700
  ...Seems that there are more postings asking for help with manual transmissions than Auto transmissions. I am looking for opinions on the advantages and...
• Re: Manual transmission leak- 88 GL- update
  Historical mailing list - Marion Lathem
  Sat, 19 Aug 2006 21:32:53 -0500
  My manual transmission has been welded a bunch of times it looks like. Up front back of the main mounting bracket and 6 inches...
• Automatic vs. Standard (Manual)
  Historical mailing list - Andy Stalick
  Thu, 3 Jun 2004 11:15:14 -0500
  ...I had a '76 bay-window camper a number of years ago with a manual transmission, and it was a great vehicle, but driving...
• trashed 81 manual transmission.
  Historical mailing list - Theodore Hunter
  Mon, 1 Aug 2005 21:27:53 -0700
  On my first trip in my '81 air-cooled 4-speed manual Vanagon, the transmission transformed itself into shrapnel. Does anyone know what years...
• Re: Zetec CA approval was: Vanagon Zetec Conversion update
  Historical mailing list - Jon Brown
  Thu, 8 Dec 2005 13:44:49 -0800
  ...It does not matter how many speeds the transmission has or anything else, just automatic vs. manual. The rational I believe is that the...
• Re: Manual transmission lesson request
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 21 Jun 2022 19:39:16 -0700
  Rule #1 when changing the oil of a manual transmission is removing the top filler plug first. If you can't do that then...
• transmission filler bolt--where?
  Historical mailing list - Phillip Bouton
  Mon, 29 Mar 1999 14:20:10 -0500
  ...Is that it? The Bentley manual has two pictures (two versions of transmission listed-not counting Syncro), but I can't read the numbers...
• Re: AT speeds/rpm's
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Tue, 2 Jul 2002 18:11:30 -0700
  ...Auto should be the same speed as manual at same rpm. No, manual transmission is an overdrive in 4th, .86 if I recall right...
• FS: vanagon engines and transmissions
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 24 Jul 2005 11:53:31 EDT
  ...3 of them) 4spd manual waterboxer vanagon transmissions (2) automatic waterboxer vanagon transmissions (3) 4spd manual aircooled vanagon transmissions (2) plus other engine acessories...
• FW: transmissions: the story
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Wed, 2 Aug 2000 11:52:32 -0400
  ...the page 2 of the manual show a table with motor and associated transmission and the page 34.1b show the specs and gear...
• FS: vanagon transmissions, automatic or manual (have wbx and aircooled)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 16 Apr 2004 11:55:54 EDT
  ...4 spd manual transmission from aircooled vanagon. ran great, no whines, low miles. $395 also have a automatic trans from a low mileage '89...
• RE: EV Transmission Preference
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Thu, 29 May 1997 09:48:52 -0400
  ...preference for manual or automatic transmissions? > >(especially in terms of derivability and service.) > > >IMHO, I like automatics, but maybe a manual transmission is the...
• Re: Where can I buy Redline synthetic manual transmission fluid
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sat, 28 Nov 2009 11:55:55 -0500
  ...Where can I buy Redline synthetic manual transmission fluid Depends on where yur at :-)Michael in San Antonio 91GL AT 'Gringo' 73 Beetle On...
• 84 manual transmission - resolved - AA transaxle
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Thu, 25 Dec 2003 07:59:17 -0600
  ...manual was popping out of 4th gear under acceleration and that the shifter would move upon accel or deaccelleration. I got the rebuilt transmission...
• Re: Your thoughts on auto transmission
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 Mar 2004 02:05:50 EST
  ...Please feel free to share your thoughts and > experiences. > > Thanks > Chris > www.everybus.com > the automatics are far more reliable than the manual transmissions...
• Re: '93 Eurovan auto to manual
  Historical mailing list - James
  Sun, 9 Mar 2014 18:07:44 -0400
  ...Re: '93 Eurovan auto to manual > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > because the transmission may not be very related, but engine yes. > > Manual trans...
• FS: 85 GL manual transmission
  Historical mailing list - Will Morris
  Fri, 9 May 2003 10:26:46 -0400
  I am selling a manual transmission from my '85 GL. About 130k on it. Has not been rebuilt to my knowledge. Shifted fine before...
• Re: Slick 50 for Manual transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Sat, 29 Jul 2000 11:08:26 -0400
  ...Slick 50 for Manual transmissions << Message: Slick 50 for Manual transmissions >> Bulley, I have seen the damage that these types of products do to...
• Re: switching from manual to automatic
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Mon, 30 Oct 2006 17:21:04 -0800
  and don't forget the 2 bottom engine studs to the transmission are a different length for auto vs manual transmission... >I just took...
• Re: expected lifetime for transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Philip Menchions
  Fri, 11 Jun 1999 08:14:49 -0230
  yOn Thu, 10 Jun 1999, Steve Macaulay wrote: > > > > What should one expect the lifetime of a Vanagon manual transmission > > to be? I know it...
• Re: Strange noise from 84 manual transmission - what broke?
  Historical mailing list - Claudio Cella
  Tue, 12 Feb 2002 21:34:09 -0800
  ...Strange noise from 84 manual transmission - what broke? > I would have to second that. looks like you're in for a new clutch this...
• Re: 5 speed vanagon transmission
  Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
  Tue, 5 May 1998 03:29:42 EDT
  ...With just 2 exceptions, all manual transmission Vanagons VW imported to the USA had 4 forward gears. The exceptions were a few 1982/3...
• Re: expected lifetime for transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Johnson, David R FOR:EX
  Thu, 10 Jun 1999 15:06:16 -0700
  ...expected lifetime for transmission? > > What should one expect the lifetime of a Vanagon manual transmission > to be? I know it varies according to ones...
• Re: Where can I buy Redline synthetic manual transmission fluid
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 28 Nov 2009 08:40:45 -0800
  ...hoping that one of our list vendors will > have the proper fluid for a manual transmission 1990 westfalia. Thanks > ? > > David Clarkson > 90 Westy (270k) >