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Need Planetary for 090 A/T
Jim Huskins · Fri, 16 Jan 2004 08:19:11 -0500 · Mailing-list archive
I'm in the middle rebuilding the automatic transmission from my '91 Carat, and I need what Bentley calls the "forward planetary gear set...
Re: Need Planetary for 090 A/T
Jeffrey Schwaia · Fri, 16 Jan 2004 14:38:05 -0800 · Mailing-list archive
...91 Carat, and I need what Bentley calls the "forward planetary gear set" on page 38.7. I've had no luck finding a...
Re: Speed vs rpms w/ AT?
John Bange · Sat, 17 Nov 2007 16:48:05 -0800 · Mailing-list archive
...Planetary gear sets have always bent my brain a little. Indulging in some dangerous speculation, but I would THINK that in 3rd gear the...
Help rebuilding Auto Transmission - Forward clutch assembly
David Yates · Tue, 4 Jul 2006 17:51:06 +1000 · Mailing-list archive
...when I do this, the Forward planetary gear set (38.7) seems to sit too high. The teeth on the three gears sit proud...
Re: AT: how it works
phil cain · Mon, 21 Jul 2003 14:16:41 -0700 · Mailing-list archive
...good understanding > of how power is transmitted in the various gears. > Planetary gear systems > are pretty cool, but can be difficult to visualize > their...
Re: Change gearing on Automatic Transmission?
Dennis Haynes · Thu, 26 Nov 1998 10:27:50 -0500 · Mailing-list archive
...I do not know of any alternate gears that are available. Vehicles with overdrive use another planetary gear set to provide the overdrive ratio...
Re: Euro Ring & Pinions For Syncro Available
BRENT CHRISTENSEN · Tue, 28 Mar 2000 12:46:34 -0800 · Mailing-list archive
...These basically bolted to the back of the transfer case, and installed a set of planetary gears onto the mainshaft of the transmission as...
AT internals, plastic vs metal thrust washers?
Edward Maglott · Fri, 20 Jun 2003 22:49:04 -0400 · Mailing-list archive
...I ran into a couple parts in the area of the planetary gear sets that are called thrust washers. There are 2 of these...
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How to Set Timing in 2.1L VW Vanagon
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Window Insulation Set for the Vanagon
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Gear Reduction Starter Replacement for my VW Vanagon, its Different
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Jacob's Smart Van Setup | Power Pod & Custom Vanagon Upgrades
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VW Vanagon - Rear Brakes and Bearings part 4 (Setting Brake Drag)
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Replace Front Gearbox Mount / Bush - VW T25 T3 Volkswagen Vanagon Caravelle Bus Bulli No Bush puller
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Volkswagen T3 Vanagon Diesel Heater Setup and Test
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Offset socket extension tool for Vanagon syncro starter cable terminal HD 720p
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