Date:         Sun, 25 Feb 2001 10:32:41 -0800
Reply-To:     VW Addict aka The Bus Nut <solomon_scott@YAHOO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         VW Addict aka The Bus Nut <solomon_scott@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      One more Auto question
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OK,
  I had someone on the list present me with a question. He suggested that I
should look into the Quantum/Dasher Auto trans, maybe the Audi 5000 would even
be the same, to install into the Vanagon. How much different are these than the
vanagon trans? I know that the engine mounts at 15 deg not 50 or 51, but how
much different are the final drive ratios? Could the Vanagon auto unit be
swaped on, I understand they have an extra clutch or two for strenght, but are
just like the Golf/Jetta units. If the final drive ratios are not too far off,
this might be something to look into even though I would have to raise my bed
up and modify the engine cover.
If anyone knows more about this, please let me know, it may be a lower cost
option even though I would need to make my own mounts.

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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

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