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Subject:Re: Powerflex transaxle bushing
From:Ralph Meyermann
Date:Fri, 29 Apr 2016 14:22:46 -0500

Reduced movement across the board of driving situations. Originally  a
gutless 1.6 na diesel now 1.9 AAZ turbo diesel with Giles pump and
injectors and hybrid turbo on 15psi boost. So should be nearing double the
factory power/torque the 1.6 na had
On Apr 29, 2016 1:50 PM, "Neil N" <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

> Thanks for that. You installed this on a diesel Vanagon?
> If this was an issue before, did you notice if this new bushing reduced
> surging going from no throttle to throttle, just off idle?
> i.e. driving around at parking lot speeds
> or over speed bumps.
>
> I'm about to order a new bushing from Chris.
>
> Of note to others, measure the bushing you're replacing.
> There's 2 sizes I'm aware of.
>
> Neil.
>
> On 4/29/16, Ralph Meyermann <ralphmeyermann@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Hi Volks, long time without posting. I was noticing what I deemed
> excessive
> > shifter movement going from throttle to no throttle.
>
>
> --
> Neil n
>
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