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• torque converter won't fit
  Historical mailing list - Jeff and Tamara Nelson
  Tue, 5 Jun 2001 20:30:56 -0600
  Does anyone know if there are different torque converters for the vanagon? I'm trying to mount my new torque converter to a TIICO...
• Re: Source for Torque Converter?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sat, 1 Jan 2005 13:40:14 -0800
  Rico, I sell rebuilt torque converters for $115/exchange ($50 core charge), plus shipping. Cheers, Jeff www.vanagonparts.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Torque converter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 3 Feb 2020 21:56:56 +0000
  In need of a torque converter for Vanagon. Anyone have a converter or auto trans they want to partwith? Thanks, Dennis
• Re: cleaning out torque converter
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Wed, 31 Mar 2004 14:28:21 -0500
  ...cleaning out torque converter > Hi all, > I need to clean out a used torque converter and possibly install a new > bushing and oil seal...
• Re: torque converter carrier plate
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 6 Apr 2013 22:54:53 -0400
  ...torque converter carrier plate > > Hello, fellow listees, looking for a torque converter carrier plate, > or flex flate, for my van. Apparently it cracked in...
• Source for Torque Converter?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Sat, 1 Jan 2005 12:04:02 EST
  Does anyone have any leads for a source for a torque converter for an 84 Vanagon? Gossett VW in Memphis wants more than $500...
• auto trans questions
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Haagensen
  Mon, 26 Feb 2007 15:53:48 -0800
  ...The engine was seized so I could not remove the 3 torque converter bolts. I slid the engine and torque converter off the transmission...
• Re: Blown Torque Converter Seal....a common problem???
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 14 Nov 2002 22:24:29 -0500
  The torque converter seals themselves rarely go bad. Leakage is often caused by a bad torque converter mounting bushing and/or an mount-alignment...
• Need torque converter
  Historical mailing list - patrick
  Sun, 6 Jun 2004 21:06:54 -0500
  As the heading says, I need a torque converter for an 85 vanagon gl automatic. The torque converter must have a Z stamp and...
• Transplant complication
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Sun, 24 Aug 2003 23:32:38 -0400
  ...When I went to see how easy it would be to turn the torque converter for aligning it with the torque plate, the torque...
• Re: Torque Converter
  Historical mailing list - kathy jacobs
  Mon, 31 Jul 2000 17:16:54 -0400
  What he actually needs to know is repair sleeve is above the torque converter hub about a 3/4 in. Does that need to...
• torque converter carrier plate
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Sat, 6 Apr 2013 18:18:01 -0400
  Hello, fellow listees, looking for a torque converter carrier plate, or flex flate, for my van. Apparently it cracked in the middle, since the...
• Re: torque converter carrier plate
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 6 Apr 2013 21:08:54 -0400
  ...torque converter carrier plate Hello, fellow listees, looking for a torque converter carrier plate, or flex flate, for my van. Apparently it cracked in...
• Re: Give me some feedback here!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Benoit
  Sat, 29 Oct 2005 00:12:48 -0400
  ...now the problem is a broken torque/tranny oil pump seal, so the torque converter is "spitting" oil all around.... Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr..... Story is that...
• Re: Auto tranny torque converter
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 9 Feb 2004 16:47:27 -0800
  ...rebuilt torque converter - $127.50/exchange, rebuildable auto tranny - $175. Cheers, Jeff www.vanagonparts.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
• cleaning out torque converter
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Wed, 31 Mar 2004 13:03:53 -0500
  Hi all, I need to clean out a used torque converter and possibly install a new bushing and oil seal in it. I'm...
• Re: Torque converter help also
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Wed, 27 Aug 2003 12:22:33 -0700
  Do not install the engine with the torque converter attached. Place it on the tranny first - this is very important. Z --- Neil Kostka <rollingaudio...
• Torque converter help also
  Historical mailing list - Neil Kostka
  Wed, 27 Aug 2003 12:13:38 -0700
  ...Torque converter help Would appreciate any hints and help about putting the torque converter back on my automatic transmission. John Lauterbach Macon, GA '84...
• Re: torque converter carrier plate
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 6 Apr 2013 18:13:58 -0700
  ...torque converter carrier plate > > Hello, fellow listees, looking for a torque converter carrier plate, or flex > flate, for my van. Apparently it cracked in...
• Torque converter help
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Tue, 26 Aug 2003 22:33:42 -0400
  Would appreciate any hints and help about putting the torque converter back on my automatic transmission. John Lauterbach Macon, GA '84 7-passenger
• Re: 85 Vanagon Torque Converter?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:25:37 -0400
  AutoZone sells Vanagon Torque converters for $125? WOW!I will be getting one for stock. Especially at that price. The torque converter can fail...
• Re: Source for Torque Converter?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 1 Jan 2005 18:17:57 -0500
  ...Edward > Does anyone have any leads for a source for a torque converter for >an >84 Vanagon? Gossett VW in Memphis wants more than...
• Re: replaced tranny but no move. What next?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 18 Dec 2005 22:47:53 -0800
  ...Just to prove my ignorance on this subject, how is the torque converter filled? Does it need to be filled by itself (like many...
• Re: Looking for a Torque Converter
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Thu, 27 May 2010 21:39:38 -0400
  The leaking torque converter being removed from my van as we speak: Lavender. We don't know yet if its the Lavender TC's...
• Re: Source for Torque Converter?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 1 Jan 2005 12:55:55 EST
  ...source for a torque converter for > an > 84 Vanagon? Gossett VW in Memphis wants more than $500 for a torque > converter and I am...
• Locking Torque Converter: Was: Re: Change gearing on Automatic Transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Fri, 27 Nov 1998 09:13:30 -0600
  Dennis Haynes wrote: > Another feature used by modern cars is the > "Lock-up" Torque converter. I wonder if we could somehow add this to...
• Re: Broken bolt on torque converter
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Wed, 28 Jul 2004 05:18:42 -0700
  ...I would pull the engine and make sure of the damage to the flex drive and torque converter. On replacment get some 8.8...
• Re: Torque Converter Questin
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 1 Jan 2003 08:26:33 -0500
  I hate to think at how much the dealer charged for a new (rebuilt) torque converter. Was it really new? Torque converters do go...
• Re: AT torque converter seal leak
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 6 Nov 2007 23:29:55 -0500
  ...Plan on replacing the torque converter bushing and check the seal surface carefully for a groove. If so it will need to sleeved or...
• Auto Trans questions/ woes
  Historical mailing list - aka.bugle
  Wed, 27 Sep 2006 10:13:15 -0400
  I have an '86 GL Automatic and I'm getting some serious idleing speed noise from the torque converter area... Details... No serious leaks...
• Re: Question about torque convertors.
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Fri, 20 Oct 2000 09:13:33 -0400
  ...The gears on a section of the torque converter seem to have been worn down to the point that the starter gears will not...
• Torque Converter
  Historical mailing list - kathy jacobs
  Mon, 31 Jul 2000 17:09:28 -0400
  Need help! Husband is trying to put the torque converter repair sleeve on. It just will not go on! Any suggestions please! Kathy Jacobs...
• Re: replaced tranny but no move. What next?
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 20 Dec 2005 00:36:11 -0500
  Hi, don't give up! you need to fill that torque converter... or, overfill the trany a bit.... raise that engine RPM, the pump...
• Re: auto trans questions
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 27 Feb 2007 12:25:18 +1000
  ...The engine was seized so I could not remove the 3 torque converter bolts. I slid the engine and torque converter off the transmission...
• torque converter question..
  Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
  Tue, 6 Apr 2004 19:18:49 -0400
  ...to my surprise it came with the torque converter... i removed the torque converter to check for leakage at the seal. There was only...
• New Torque Converter-was loss of power resolved
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Fri, 3 Jan 2003 23:38:54 -0800
  Just out of curiosity, do you notice any difference that would be attributed to replacing the torque converter? Like quicker response to the throttle...
• Does any have a torque converter for a 1982 Vanagon (Code letter Z)?
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Zygmunt
  Sun, 26 Oct 2008 07:41:16 -0700
  I am looking for a torque converter for a 1982 vanagon. The Bently Lists this as code letter Z Please let me know. Thanks...
• Re: Torque converter
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 6 Feb 2020 15:16:48 -0500
  ...Best, Eric > On Feb 3, 2020, at 4:56 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > > In need of a torque converter for Vanagon...
• Re: torque converter carrier plate
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Sun, 7 Apr 2013 08:28:14 -0400
  ...torque converter carrier plate > > Hello, fellow listees, looking for a torque converter carrier plate, or > flex > flate, for my van. Apparently it cracked in...
• torque converter failure
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Mon, 26 Jan 2009 11:40:08 -0400
  ...It looks like the torque converter failed and spoiled my day. Has anybody seen or heard about something similar happening? I do have a...
• Change '87 Vanagon ATF to Change ALL ATF (Questions)
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Sat, 09 Nov 1996 08:51:05 -0600
  ...Can any one instruct me on the procedure for draining the torque converter after the ATF sump has been drained on my '87 GL...
• Re: Internal Debate
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sun, 8 Mar 2009 18:45:29 -0400
  ...With the transmission assembled and torque converter hanging on the input shaft, push in on the torque converter while turning it by hand. You...
• 85 Vanagon Torque Converter?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Wohlers
  Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:12:29 -0700
  I am looking for a torque converter for a 1985 Vanagon Westy. Anyone have one they would be willing to part with or have...
• Re: Torque converter help
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Wed, 27 Aug 2003 14:16:12 -0700
  ...Make sure that they are seated in the transmission, tip the torque converter up and onto the shafts and push it into place rotating...
• Re: Looking for a Torque Converter
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 27 May 2010 18:28:53 -0700
  ...Looking for a Torque Converter > > Hello Folks, > > I haven't had much luck finding a torque converter from our better > known listvendors. My local...
• Re: torque converter carrier plate
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 6 Apr 2013 21:06:31 -0700
  ...torque converter carrier plate >> >> Hello, fellow listees, looking for a torque converter carrier plate, >> or flex flate, for my van. Apparently it cracked in...
• Torque converter question
  Historical mailing list - Dave Yates
  Thu, 26 Feb 2009 19:34:47 +1000
  ...I did not use the '86 torque converter but retained the earlier one, refurbished. I later learned that the older converters are slightly different...
• Torque curves?/lock-up converter?
  Historical mailing list - jay murphy
  Sun, 24 Jan 1999 06:53:33 PST
  ...Someone was going to research on a lock up torque converter, any news? Could any one direct me to the torque curve graphs for...
• Torque Converter ATF Capacity
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 8 Jun 2005 10:41:44 -0700
  Say, how much ATF goes into the torque converter? The Bentley has a section on how to drain it via siphoning, but never mentions...
• Give me some feedback here!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Fri, 28 Oct 2005 09:36:30 -0400
  ...it hook up to a Torque converter in the Bell Housing. http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/torque-cutaway.jpg http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif...
• Re: 090 (automatic) transmission questions
  Historical mailing list - C. Abney
  Fri, 20 May 2016 16:57:58 -0700
  ...If I'm going to take the final drive off anyway, there's no real point to leaving the torque converter on. I want...
• looking for a Torque Converter
  Historical mailing list - Jim O'Connor
  Wed, 4 Jan 2023 10:22:40 -0500
  ...I am hoping someone can help me locate a torque Converter for my 1986 Westfalia. GTA is not an option (long story) and gowesty...
• Re: Auto trans woes in a '90 Carat...
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 23 Feb 2003 14:00:27 -0600
  There is a rod which meshes with teeth deep in the center of the torque converter and runs all the way thru the final...
• WTB: Auto tranny torque converter
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Mon, 9 Feb 2004 16:44:40 -0500
  ...Who has a line on new/rebuilt torque converters? (several different ones are listed in Bentley) Or even a core automatic transmission? I live...
• Re: torque converter, 83.5 and 87 interchangable
  Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
  Wed, 28 Jul 2004 22:08:12 -0700
  ...torque converter, 83.5 and 87 interchangable Are the torque converter and drive plates interchangable between an 83.5 1.9L waterboxer and a...
• Re: Torque Converter ATF Capacity
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 8 Jun 2005 14:09:45 -0400
  ...Torque Converter ATF Capacity > Say, how much ATF goes into the torque converter? The Bentley has a > section on how to drain it via...
• Re: AT torque converter seal leak
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Wed, 7 Nov 2007 08:18:57 -0800
  ...Plan on replacing the > torque converter bushing and check the seal surface carefully for a > groove. If so it will need to sleeved or...
• Re: Torque Converter Oil Seal
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 10 Jun 2003 22:13:40 -0400
  ...Torque Converter Oil Seal Still working on my AT rebuild. I am installing the torque converter oil seal in the final drive housing. Since...
• 85 Westfalia Torque Converter Leak
  Historical mailing list - Latchua
  Tue, 21 Apr 1998 08:50:06 EDT
  ...I am now told that there is a shallow grove worn in the torque converter housing face where the seal fits. The dealer questions...
• Need Torque Converter ASAP
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 25 Jun 2019 06:27:46 -0400
  Anyone have a line on a rebuilt or known-good torque converter? Need one ASAP for an '86 Westy I'm working on (preferably...