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• 82 Vanagon gearbox swap ?
  Historical mailing list - L. J|rgen \hman
  Sat, 15 Mar 1997 21:27:42 +0100 (MET)
  I own a 1982 crewcab with a broken 4-speed gearbox. I am about to replace it... Can I replace it with a 5...
• ABD gearbox - matches other gearboxes for 1.9 60Hp engine (DF)?
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Thu, 20 Apr 2006 21:53:35 +0200
  Hi I have a friend, he has lots 1+2 gear in his gearbox. Can mone the changer, 3+4 works, but 1+2...
• Re: 82 Vanagon gearbox swap ?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 16 Mar 1997 00:41:37 -0500 (EST)
  ...Can I replace it with a 5-speed gearbox ? Can/should I use the 5-speed gearbox from a diesel wanagon ? Can/should I...
• 82 gearbox drip..drip
  Historical mailing list - Martin Laycock
  Mon, 20 Sep 1999 13:04:42 +0100
  ...oil drips out between the engine and gearbox. This only started after I drained and refilled the gearbox a few months back and noticed...
• FS: 5 Speed Turbo Diesel gearbox
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 17 Jun 1997 09:12:37 +0200
  Looking for a gearbox for one listmember I found this box (which has wrong gear ratios for his application): Turbo Diesel gearbox 5 speed...
• Re: SA 3,2litre WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Tue, 13 Oct 1998 10:46:05 +0200
  PerL, >Click on "die Getriebe", and you'll get a chart >of all gearboxes, albeit without the final drive >ratio! On a different Link...
• Re: VR6 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sat, 6 Apr 2002 11:17:38 +0200
  ...The adapter for "engine->gearbox" could stay the same, I guess. > Are you strengthening the gearbox? I am driving the Audi V6 (not the...
• Thanks to Dennis Haynes! Gearbox rebuilt!
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 28 May 2017 13:26:11 -0400
  All, > Dennis Haynes rebuilt my Syncro gearbox. I installed it and have been driving for a couple of weeks now It is performing flawlessly...
• Re: On the horns of a dilemma
  Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
  Sun, 16 Mar 1997 00:22:12 -0000
  ...Before I bought my automatic I phoned an auto gearbox place to ask about prices just to get an idea if the gearbox blew...
• Re: 82 Vanagon gearbox swap ?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 16 Mar 1997 07:04:31 -0800
  Aparently a Porsche gearbox is almost a drop in, go to > http://www.automatrix.com/~skip/volkswagen/, and read about doing it
• Diesel conversions by HA-Projekt
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Sat, 21 Feb 1998 20:47:05 +0100
  ...Power enrichment and optimising of Diesel engines 1.9l Diesel technology, engine and gearbox parts TDI engine swaps for Bus, Vanagon and EV(T2...
• Re: Going with Synthitc Gearbox Lube
  Historical mailing list - EAP
  Thu, 19 Aug 1999 06:20:48 -0500
  ...Going with Synthitc Gearbox Lube > I recently changed my '84 westy gearbox oil. I dumped out the original and > put in Red Line MTL...
• women and standard gearbox - Was come out of the closet all
  Historical mailing list - Maggie Dew
  Wed, 27 Dec 2006 06:20:03 -0700
  While it may be true that some women shy away from the standard gearbox, I have always preferred it. I've driven many kinds...
• 1600/2000 engine swap
  Historical mailing list - Tonks D
  Thu, 28 Mar 96 12:07:00 GMT
  ...The later engines had a sturdier gearbox. It's preferable to fit the appropriate gearbox. If you retain the gearbox for a 1600cc engine...
• Re: Gearbox drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Wed, 4 Sep 2002 20:17:08 +0100
  ...Gearbox drain plug > Hi Clive, > > The drain plug is located under and near the front of the gearbox. It faces > forward and down at...
• Re: Gearbox drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Polson
  Wed, 4 Sep 2002 14:54:49 +0100
  Hi Clive, The drain plug is located under and near the front of the gearbox. It faces forward and down at 45 degrees below...
• Details on SA Gearboxes
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Thu, 24 Feb 2000 18:03:16 +0200
  Hello Friends, Thomas from Germany stored some details of the enhanced South African gearbox on his web site. It in German, but this is...
• Re: Going with Synthitc Gearbox Lube
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Thu, 19 Aug 1999 07:12:04 EDT
  I recently changed my '84 westy gearbox oil. I dumped out the original and put in Red Line MTL. It solved all my sticky...
• Re: 82 Vanagon gearbox swap ?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 16 Mar 1997 07:12:26 -0800
  After reading further down in the list I see I may be wrong about the Porsche gearbox fitting, if I am I am sorry...
• Re: 91 vanagon 4 spd to 5 spd gearbox
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 2 Mar 2001 13:20:06 EST
  ...I believe he sells the 5-spd 2wd gearboxes. Ben T San Francisco
• Re: Gearbox oil query.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 20 Apr 1999 23:29:55 -0400
  I've been using the Mobil-1 in all my gearboxes for years. Put it in my rebuilds for the last 4. No problems...
• Re: aircooled transaxle with 1.6NA diesel
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Fri, 18 Jan 2002 16:05:10 EST
  ...The whole diesel gearbox and engine sit lower and tilted to the rear compared to the 2.0 gas aircooled. THAT is why the...
• Re: Diesel final drive ratio?
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Mon, 4 May 1998 13:17:43 +0300
  Larry, at http://www.relitech.com/helmut/GEARBOX.HTM you will find a table of gearboxes of all Vangons I know with their gearing...
• Re: Thanks to Dennis Haynes! Gearbox rebuilt!
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
  Wed, 31 May 2017 21:50:31 -0400
  ...S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > All, > >> Dennis Haynes rebuilt my Syncro gearbox. I installed it and have been driving for a couple of weeks...
• WTB: 4sp gearbox
  Historical mailing list - Paul Gilland
  Sun, 21 Jan 2001 14:16:43 -0800
  I'd like to buy a used 4-speed gearbox for my 84 1.9l Vanagon. Specifically, I'd like a gearbox that works...
• HELP - Pilot bearing marked up my input shaft
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:03:01 -0700
  ...Upon removing the gearbox, I noticed that the pilot bearing is now just an outer shell with all of the insides totally gone.� The...
• Re: Thanks to Dennis Haynes! Gearbox rebuilt!
  Historical mailing list - C. Abney
  Wed, 31 May 2017 15:41:55 -0700
  ...On 5/28/17, Chris S <szpejankowski@gmail.com> wrote: > All, > >> Dennis Haynes rebuilt my Syncro gearbox. I installed it and have been >> driving...
• Gearbox conversion
  Historical mailing list - Jan Inge Hilles\xy
  Fri, 11 Jul 1997 22:43:35 +0200
  ...some of you can help me with.I have a IRS gearbox from an aircooled Transporter that was "born" arond 1980.I want to...
• Re: 1600/2000 engine swap
  Historical mailing list - M. Grant
  Fri, 29 Mar 1996 17:25:47 +0000 (GMT)
  On Thu, 28 Mar 1996, Tonks D wrote: > > The later engines had a sturdier gearbox. It's preferable to fit the > appropriate gearbox. If...
• Transmission FAQ From Germany Machine Translated
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Thu, 22 Feb 2001 19:57:18 -0500
  ...I would divide the T3 gearboxes into three groups (independently of the engine): - 4-Gang-Getriebe - 5-Gang-Getriebe - syncro gearboxes Body: By the...
• Re: Transmission FAQ From Germany Machine Translated
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 22 Feb 2001 19:40:26 -0700
  ...I would divide the T3 gearboxes into three groups (independently of the engine): - 4-Gang-Getriebe - 5-Gang-Getriebe - syncro gearboxes Body: By the...
• Re: Transmission FAQ From Germany Machine Translated
  Historical mailing list - John Pronk
  Fri, 23 Feb 2001 04:34:18 -0000
  ...I would divide the T3 gearboxes into three groups (independently of the engine): - 4-Gang-Getriebe - 5-Gang-Getriebe - syncro gearboxes Body: By the...
• Re: aircooled transaxle with 1.6NA diesel
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Fri, 18 Jan 2002 13:07:59 -0800
  ...gearbox is a 091 gearbox.is a 091 gearbox..some have different R+P's > and like that but 80-83 (pre-waterboxer) gearboxes...
• Re: Transmission FAQ From Germany Machine Translated
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Thu, 22 Feb 2001 22:09:08 -0800
  ...I would divide the T3 gearboxes into three groups (independently of > the engine): - 4-Gang-Getriebe - 5-Gang-Getriebe - syncro gearboxes Body: > By the...
• Some Vanagon related tables
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Fri, 20 Mar 1998 14:49:02 +0200
  ...There are a list of gearboxes with ID number and rations: http://www.relitech.com/helmut/GEARBOX.HTM and second, a list of AUDI...
• Re: women and standard gearbox - Was come out of the closet all
  Historical mailing list - Sam Johnson
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 10:49:33 -0500
  ...While it may be true that some women shy away from the standard gearbox, I have always preferred it. I've driven many kinds...
• Syncro Gearbox Replacements, Prices
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Feb 1997 17:40:24 +0200
  ...But the gearbox is blown. Is it possible to rebuild it? A stock exchange will cost 2,700.00 USD. The total amount will...
• Is my Syncro box about to blow
  Historical mailing list - Andreas
  Thu, 26 Nov 1998 14:49:13 +0100
  Hi all, I read with some concern that when my gearbox gets to about 140k it WILL blow. My 87 Syncro has 188k km...
• Re: R&R Transmission with winch?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 9 Jan 2010 20:41:54 -0500
  ...Unbolt the necessary hardware, unbolt the front gearbox mount, lower engine and gearbox until you have clearance, steady engine on jack stand, slide rolling...
• Speed and RPM's
  Historical mailing list - Lerche
  Fri, 24 Dec 1999 01:11:32 +0100
  ...got a new gearbox for about 1 year ago and I'm now affraid that it's not the right gearbox that is mounted...
• Re: 20W50 Castorl Engine Oil
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Thu, 6 Aug 2009 12:44:29 -0400
  ...my gearbox? DO I run the risk of damaging >it? Engine oils do not have the high pressure additives required for gearbox use. Why...
• Re: Syncro substitute?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Thu, 30 Oct 1997 19:18:56 -0500
  On Thu, 30 Oct 1997, Helmut Zeidler wrote: > The 2WD gearboxes were available with locking diff > as an option. where can i get one...
• Re: 20W50 Castorl Engine Oil
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Thu, 6 Aug 2009 20:15:37 -0400
  You're gearbox is a transaxle. The transmission and differential share the same oil. The differential gears are hypoid gears. Hypoid gears have sliding...
• last call: anyone have a 4sp gearbox FS
  Historical mailing list - Paul Gilland
  Mon, 29 Jan 2001 18:29:04 -0800
  Anyone have a 84 Vanagon gearbox for sale? I prefer something used, that does not require an immediate rebuild. Please let me know via...
• Re: Audi 5 cyl engine swap experiences?
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Tue, 13 Oct 1998 11:19:01 +0200
  ...1) The auto gearbox would not take the torque, maximum power should not exceed about 120 hp. 2) The bellhousing for the 5 cylinder...
• Gearbox oil query.
  Historical mailing list - Martin
  Tue, 20 Apr 1999 01:49:11 +0000
  Presently I am looking for a synthetic gearbox oil. The only synth. brand available here is Mobilube SHC SAE 75W-90. The label on...
• 1982 gearbox parts available
  Historical mailing list - Gary
  Wed, 12 Jul 2000 10:02:02 -0600
  Hi all, I have a 1982 091 4 speed vanagon gearbox which I was going to use but don't need to anymore. It...
• Re: Speed and RPM's
  Historical mailing list - Gregor Brandt
  Thu, 23 Dec 1999 19:32:55 -0600
  ...got a new gearbox for about 1 year ago and I'm now affraid that it's not the right > gearbox that is mounted...
• Box Oil:Can you smell the difference?
  Historical mailing list - Andreas
  Thu, 3 Dec 1998 10:30:43 +0100
  Checked the level in my gearbox the other day, and was wondering again about the GL4 GL5 question. Is it possible to tell if...
• Carrier Bars?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 4 Dec 2011 10:59:46 -0800
  ...Keeping stock wasserboxer gearbox. Do I need the '82 carrier bars or the '83 carrier bars? (I have them both....) Which makes this project...
• Re: Audi 5 cyl engine swap experiences?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Tue, 13 Oct 1998 15:24:17 -0400
  ...Or swap to a manual gearbox. But than > you should buy an original 5 speed box from South Africa, which > already comes with the...
• VW 381/14 special gearbox tool
  Historical mailing list - Gary
  Sun, 18 Jun 2000 21:47:54 -0600
  ...a "retaining ring", - at the pinion behind the differential) in VW gearboxes. It is used for vanagons and I think old air cooled vehicles...
• Re: VW 381/14 special gearbox tool
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Sun, 18 Jun 2000 23:48:17 -0400
  ...VW 381/14 special gearbox tool > > Has anyone bought a VW 381/14 lately? Where did you get it and how much > did > you...
• Re: Alternative Rear Wheel Drive Transaxles-reply
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Fri, 15 Jan 1999 14:38:12 EST
  Hello, John brought up some legitimate concerns about the ability of the Vanagon gearbox in stock form adequately handling the torque of the 5...
• Re: Is my Syncro box about to blow
  Historical mailing list - Jimmy Sanby
  Fri, 27 Nov 1998 08:16:26 +0200
  ...PM >>> Hi all, I read with some concern that when my gearbox gets to about 140k it WILL blow. My 87 Syncro has 188k...
• Clarification of noise
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Wed, 18 Sep 2002 09:21:37 +0100
  ...a) pilot bearing (gearbox spigot shaft bearing in UK parlance) b) gearbox 1st motion shaft bearings (input shaft bearing) c) crankshaft thrust bearing worn...
• '81 Vanagon Diesel, small gears
  Historical mailing list - Wiebo Troost
  Tue, 4 Apr 2000 21:31:42 -0600
  ...Does anyone know whether it is possible to change to a four speed gearbox with a higher ratio, or a five speed? What are...
• Re: weddle 5 speed tranny...What you get...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 14 Sep 2001 21:36:43 EDT
  With the Weddle gearbox you get: -Transmission completely disassembled and gone through (trannys from SA sometimes have problems) -2 years unlimited mileage warranty (others...
• Going with Synthitc Gearbox Lube
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Thu, 19 Aug 1999 00:36:02 -0400
  Having read the wonderous benefits of going synthetic I have decided to change out my gearbox oil. Just to make sure I know what...
• Re: Diesel final drive ratio?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Mon, 4 May 1998 22:47:19 -0600
  Helmut Zeidler wrote: > > Larry, > > at http://www.relitech.com/helmut/GEARBOX.HTM you will find > a table of gearboxes of all Vangons I know...