I am exploring some possibilities and was wondering about if it is possible to put a Manual trans in an Automatic Vanagon. I have an 85 that is Auto, and an 83 Diesel manual. I know I would need to get a gas trans but am wondering about the shift linkage and the clutch. Didn't they switch from cable to Hyd clutches at some point? Could I still make the swap? I really want to keep my Auto, but more than that I want the 2.0L Golf/Jetta motor in it. So if I can not get an adapter, I wanted a back-up plan. Thanks ===== Scott Solomon AKA "VW addict" 85 Westy Multi-Van (SOON!) 71 Westy (parting out) 76 Triple White 'Vert 72 Super Beetle http://www.geocities.com/solomon_scott/ See my FOR SALE area __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/ |
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