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Date:         Tue, 19 Sep 2000 12:05:33 EDT
Reply-To:     JordanVw@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         JordanVw@AOL.COM
Subject:      Re: reliability of Vanagon automatic transmission ?
Comments: To: k1cajun@pipeline.com
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In a message dated 9/19/00 11:41:53 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
k1cajun@PIPELINE.COM writes:


<< So I wonder what is the overall reliability of the automatic
 transmission in Vanagons.  Do they have any known faults, or are they
 fine as long as they are properly maintained ?  How does a Vanagon
 with A/T perform - as well, or poorer than with stickshift ?
  >>


the automatics on the wbx vanagons (from '83.5-'91) are far superior in
reliability than the manual 4spd trannys.  the 4spd manuals develop a crack
in the 3-4 gear slider hub, necessitating the replacement or complete rebuild
of the tranny.   top end performance is the same in a auto, or a manual.
FWIW, ive had quite a few of both, and see no difference in performance.  ppl
say the manuals are quicker off the start.  i havent seen it. besides, if you
want performance, buy a sports car...
chris
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