Date:         Sun, 30 Jul 2000 23:48:37 -0600
Reply-To:     Clifford P Gottschalk <cgotts@juno.com>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Clifford P Gottschalk <cgotts@juno.com>
Subject:      Trying to make a decision
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Hello,
     I haven't written to much directly to the list, but am a lurker,
responding directly to posters.  Question I am currently trying to decide
on - I own an '85 Westy, with an automatic transmission, and am looking
to convert to manual.  I purchased this bus from my dad, who was the
original purchaser of this bus, from Germany, when he was in the military
there.  Since he became disabled, he had to purchase an automatic
transmission vehicle.   Since then, I have purchased it from him and just
prefer to have a manual.  I have since picked up all the necessary parts
to convert over to a manual transmission, and am still having second
thoughts.  I read from other owners with automatic transmissions, that
they are more reliable than the manual.  I have not had a single ounce of
trouble with this transmission, and religiously change the filter &
fluids every year, whether it needs it or not.  I have also considered
purchasing one of the TIICO 2.0 Golf engine conversation kits, and hear
good things with the automatic still in, on this installation.  So
perhaps I could get a little input on this move.  I do like things to be
original, and keeping the automatic in would be the way to go.  But I
really like a manual - decisions, decisions.  My other question is:  If I
do change this over to a manual - anyone in need of an excellent running
automatic transmission?  Email me with your thoughts and comments -
appreciate all your responses and suggestions.  CGOTTS
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