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• Re: (f) Question about a Thing Transaxle
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 05 Feb 1995 18:09:24 -0400 (EDT)
  If you are going to do anything with the transaxle with your Thing, remember that the final drive ratio is different between a bug...
• Re: Transaxel
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 7 Jan 2019 10:11:57 -0800
  and your location? please... - AAA Transaxle - German Transaxle - Rancho Transaxle not counting a few very good mechanics on Orange County, CA
• Re: transaxle replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 2 May 2003 12:48:50 -0600
  Call and talk to Daryl at AA Transaxle first, then make your decision. John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Kevin Edwards wrote: > Thanks to the...
• Re: Trannie rebuilder
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 05:50:26 -0800
  ...sales@transaxleengr.com
• Replace syncro with standard transaxle
  Historical mailing list - Don in Phoenix
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 12:10:16 -0700
  Is it possible to install a standard transaxle in place of the Syncro transaxle, as a temporary fix to get it back on the...
• Diesel Transaxles
  Historical mailing list - Craig Morton
  Sat, 9 Jan 2010 16:56:36 -0800
  All the diesel Vanagons I ever knew of had 5-speed transaxles with 5.43:1 R&Ps. Now comes a knowledgable Vanagon owner...
• Re: 4 to 5 speed conversions
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Tue, 23 Oct 2001 10:18:28 -0700
  Hi Volks, You might check with Jeff Field at Transaxle Engineering about this. His outfit is pretty savvy on transaxles, conversions, upgrades, racing automatics...
• transaxle replacement
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Edwards
  Fri, 2 May 2003 10:11:35 -0400
  Thanks to the folks who replied to me about someone to work with rebuilding my transaxle. The recommendations I have so far include: Weddle...
• Audi V-8 in a Vanagon...why not?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Mifsud
  Wed, 13 Oct 1999 12:55:18 -0800
  Transaxle wear can be easily eliminated by simply using the Audi Transaxle with its V-8! Rotating the transaxle 180 degrees and flipping the...
• Re: Leo's looking for seals for his transaxle
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Sun, 15 Nov 1998 01:30:02 EST
  Leo, Would that be a manual or an automatic transaxle you've got there. And where exactly and what kind of leak do you...
• re:Question re: engine removal
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 Oct 94 7:57:29 PDT
  In our 78 Westy, the transaxle is supported by mounts both front and rear so it does not need any additional support. I have...
• Re: Transaxel
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 7 Jan 2019 13:25:37 -0500
  ...dn92610@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > and your location? please... > > - AAA Transaxle > - German Transaxle > - Rancho Transaxle > > not counting a few very good mechanics on Orange County...
• Syncro Transaxle Leaking
  Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
  Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:55:02 -0500
  ...Currently I am running RedLine MT90 in the transaxle, and generally satisfied with the overall behavior of the transaxle. I just returned from a...
• Re: Air-Cooled trans into Diesel Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Fri, 4 Jun 1999 13:47:29 EDT
  ...The original post was about installing one of these transaxles into a post-83.5 Wasserboxer with the shift mechanism on the the transaxle...
• Transaxle opinions
  Historical mailing list - Stephen M Canapp
  Tue, 6 Mar 2001 14:54:17 -0500
  Does anybody have any opinions on the rebuilt transaxles offered out there? I see Ranchero Performance offers a rebuilt ready to go. Is it...
• transaxle lubricant
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Wed, 2 Dec 1998 19:58:22 -0600
  --------------------- Hi Volks, I was shopping for some manual transaxle lubricant and found none that was GL4. I saw one that was GL3, GL4, and...
• re:Question re: engine removal
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 Oct 94 7:13:37 PDT
  ----------------------[Reply - Original Message]---------------------- --------------------------------------------- ===================================================================== Peter asked about supporting transaxle while pulling engine in a 73. My son and I just pulled the engine in his...
• request for opinions of the S&S header system
  Historical mailing list - Fred Porter
  Wed, 14 Jul 1999 20:24:17 -0600
  ...I'm really concerned that this hottest part of the exhaust being so close to the transaxle may heat the transaxle quite a bit...
• Re: Transaxle R&R
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Fri, 26 Feb 2016 10:09:39 -0800
  ...Transaxle R&R Transaxle or Transmission? Zoltan -----Original Message----- From: B Feddish Sent: Friday, February 26, 2016 6:07 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Re: Diesel Transaxles
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 10 Jan 2010 03:28:57 -0800
  ...Craig Morton <rangermorton1972@YAHOO.COM> All the diesel Vanagons I ever knew of had 5-speed transaxles with 5.43:1 R&Ps. Now...
• Re: Audi V8 in Vanagon already exists!
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Thu, 14 Oct 1999 13:53:34 +0200
  Sure, but who has the $$$ for porsche transaxles? I wish I had... Raimund >No argument there! One would actually be very foolhardy to use...
• Re: Transaxle opinions
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 6 Mar 2001 17:20:44 -0800
  I have heard a lot of good things from AA Transaxle in WA state. David Marshall Fast Forward Autobahn Sport Tuning 4356 Quesnel Hixon...
• Re: Transaxle R&R
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Fri, 26 Feb 2016 09:16:48 -0800
  ...Transaxle R&R I am going to try to swap out by dying transaxle with an unknown one I have in my garage. If...
• Re: Wendell's locked Syncro Transaxle shifter
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Tue, 22 Jun 1999 15:08:30 EDT
  ...is the internal transaxle shifter, right? Its locked because something broke and is jamming the mechanism? -Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA 360-412...
• Re: Transaxle R&R
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Fri, 26 Feb 2016 12:36:42 -0500
  ...Transaxle R&R Transaxle or Transmission? Zoltan -----Original Message----- From: B Feddish Sent: Friday, February 26, 2016 6:07 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• transaxle moan, '82 westy
  Historical mailing list - Art McGinn
  Sat, 2 Aug 2003 16:31:03 -0700
  before a 2,500 mile trip there was no audible sound from the transaxle. but after, there was, a sort of low moan in...
• Re: Diesel Transaxles
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 9 Jan 2010 18:24:28 -0800
  ...Diesel Transaxles All the diesel Vanagons I ever knew of had 5-speed transaxles with 5.43:1 R&Ps. Now comes a knowledgable...
• Re: Transaxel
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge
  Mon, 7 Jan 2019 11:50:41 -0800
  ...TIA, > On Jan 7, 2019, at 10:11 AM, Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote: > > and your location? please... > > - AAA Transaxle > - German Transaxle > - Rancho...
• Re: Transaxel
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 8 Jan 2019 16:38:51 +0000
  ...Transaxel and your location? please... - AAA Transaxle- German Transaxle- Rancho Transaxle not counting a few very good mechanics on Orange County, CA
• NEEDED 5 speed transaxle
  Historical mailing list - Robert L. Armitage
  Wed, 5 Jul 1995 11:14:28 -0400 (EDT)
  The 4 speed transaxle in my '83 DIESEL vanagon is done. Anybody have a source for used 5 speed transaxles to fit? Many thanks...
• transaxle rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Wed, 12 Aug 1998 19:28:13 -0500
  ------------------------------- Hi Volks, My transaxle, 2wd 86 westy 243k miles 091 transaxle , is making more noise than I care to listen to. I have tried...
• VolksWerks Transaxles
  Historical mailing list - Paul Kirsch
  Sun, 18 Apr 1999 15:46:04 EDT
  Can someone please tell me the street address and zip code of VolksWerks Transaxles? Paul Kirsch
• Re: Transaxle differences: 1.9 vs 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Thu, 15 Jan 2004 21:50:13 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) 1-877-377-0773 toll free 425-788-4070 aatransaxle.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "sam.cooks...
• Re: North of Seattle Trans Rebuilder
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Mon, 19 Apr 1999 14:01:09 EDT
  <A HREF="mailto:Darylchris@AOL.COM">Darylchris@AOL.COM</A> says 'Hello'...... << I am AA Transaxle. New to this list .....>> Hello Daryl and welcome...
• Re: Recommend? Transmission Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Tue, 2 May 2000 20:27:58 -0700
  Just for the record Longs does a quality job..as does Weddle and German Transaxle.. however.... AA Transaxle has a 3yr warranty with unlimited...
• Re: Diesel Transaxles
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sat, 9 Jan 2010 20:58:01 -0500
  ...Now comes a knowledgable Vanagon owner telling me all he ever saw were equipped with 4-speed transaxles. The Bently clearly shows a 5...
• Re: Where can I find a used syncro transaxle?
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 29 Mar 1999 06:54:24 -0500
  Are you sure they were refering the the differential in the transaxle? The front differential has been known to cause this problem. Eric 86...
• Re: AA Transaxle? German Transaxle? also Limited slip options?
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Thu, 5 Nov 2015 21:07:00 -1000
  it is, it's done with a Syncro transaxle case and syncro type vacuum actuated locking diff. .. just like in a syncro, but not...
• Re: Transaxle Numbers
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Wed, 16 Nov 94 9:01:03 PST
  > > > I was wondering if anyone can tell me where to look for the numbers on my > transaxle. The vehicle is a '68 Westy but...
• Re: Has anyone on the list dealt with German Transaxle of America? Anecdote.
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 09:19:19 -0800
  ...We ended up flying a transaxle from German Transaxle (in Bend, OR, i believe) up as a replacement. It's been fine ever since...
• How to buy a good used transaxle?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Wed, 7 Feb 2001 13:24:50 EST
  I am looking for a good transaxle from a aircooled Vanagon.Most likely I will find one still in a van that doesn't...
• Where can I find a used syncro transaxle?
  Historical mailing list - John Mates
  Sun, 28 Mar 1999 20:51:45 -0800
  ...So 1) Anybody know where I can get a used transaxle for my car. 2) Anybody fix their own syncro transaxle? How hard is...
• Back on road, Auto Trans installation info
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Wed, 25 Aug 2004 21:53:44 -0700
  ...In order to roll the transaxle under the engine, I raised the engine up a bit with my hands. It was doable. 2) It...
• Re: #3(4) VANAGON digest 520
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Jul 1995 07:57:23 -0400
  ...NEEDED 5 speed transaxle >Message-ID: <IjyelIi00WC_5ipTY9@andrew.cmu.edu> > >The 4 speed transaxle in my '83 DIESEL vanagon is done. > >Anybody have...
• used or rebuilt transaxle for an 84
  Historical mailing list - Paul Warneke
  Thu, 8 Jul 2004 09:52:56 -0500
  I'm looking for a used or rebuilt transaxle for a 1984 Vanagon. Anybody got a lead? PW
• Re: 82 Van Trans rebuild ... Plus Automatics
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Tue, 20 May 2003 00:14:55 -0700
  ...what about german transaxle, and does AA Transaxle do automatics >From: AA Transaxle <aatransaxle@JUNO.COM> > > I sell my rebuilt DK trannys with a...
• Re: Noise: Tranny or CV or What?/1
  Historical mailing list - Jwilli941
  Thu, 14 May 1998 02:32:27 EDT
  Steven, Based upon my experience as a transaxle builder in my own shop and at a VW dealer I tend to agree with your...
• Re: Draining/refilling oil of the Vanagons transaxle?
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Sat, 25 Aug 2007 19:18:49 -0700
  ...Draining/refilling oil of the Vanagons transaxle? > HI, > Anyone ever remove and refill the gear oil in there transaxles of there > vanagon? Is it...
• Re: Transaxle differences: 1.9 vs 2.1
  Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
  Thu, 15 Jan 2004 23:03:31 -0500
  ...2, the DU and ABD 4 speed 091/1 transaxles were used in the 1.9l Vanagons. The ABD and ACW 4 speed 091...
• Re: Audi Tranny in Vanagon...how? was: Audi V-8 in a Vanagon...why not?
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Thu, 14 Oct 1999 13:38:40 +0200
  I still have the Audi V6 transaxle in my garage, and sometimes I try to find a way to use it in my V6...
• Syncro Transaxle
  Historical mailing list - Mark Upton
  Tue, 17 Sep 2002 17:38:44 EDT
  I need a Vanagon Syncro Transaxle 1987 thru 1989.Anyone have a good one for sale?Price? and on the east coast?Thanks,Mark
• transaxle being rebuilt
  Historical mailing list - Polly
  Sun, 8 Jun 2008 09:43:09 -0700
  Just fishing for suggestions on maintenance stuff while the transaxle is out. Already doing CV joints, starter and boots. What else? TIA, Paul
• Re: request for opinions of the S&S header system
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Thu, 15 Jul 1999 23:55:52 -0400
  ...I'm really concerned that this hottest part > of the exhaust being so close to the transaxle may heat the transaxle > quite a bit...
• New transaxle options
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Fri, 23 Nov 2012 19:46:24 -0500
  Hi All, So, I'm currently investigating new transaxles. Bus Depot offers one from Rancho Performance, which from their website seem to offer some...
• Re: AA Transaxle? German Transaxle? also Limited slip options?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 5 Nov 2015 19:39:37 -0800
  is it possible to install a rear locker on a 2WD manual trans instead of Peloquin? thanks dan
• Re: Diesel Transaxles
  Historical mailing list - Matt Thyer
  Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:56:40 -0800
  ...Diesel Transaxles In a message dated 1/9/10 8:00:01 PM Eastern Standard Time, rangermorton1972@YAHOO.COM writes: > All the diesel Vanagons...
• Re: Transaxle R&R
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Fri, 26 Feb 2016 14:32:14 -0500
  ...i.e., a transaxle. Cheers, Jeff
• Re: AA Transaxle: Happy! Relevant Info, Long.
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 21 Jun 2014 12:18:42 -0700
  ...The transaxles were lifetime lubed, but only for the anticipated five or ten year lives. Karl Wolz Sent from my electronic umbilicus > On Jun...
• Rebuilt engine
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Sun, 6 Apr 2014 13:50:09 -0500
  ...I am also considering having the shop that does the install also rebuild the transaxle at the same time, or perhaps getting the Go...
• WTB:1977 VW Bus Transaxle (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Olson
  Wed, 16 Oct 1996 07:03:32 -0700 (PDT)
  ...WTB:1977 VW Bus Transaxle Looking for a rebuilt or rebuildable transaxle to have rebuilt and ready for the time I can take out...