Date:         Tue, 10 Apr 2001 00:08:42 -0700
Reply-To:     Leon Korkin <korkwood@SURFREE.COM>
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From:         Leon Korkin <korkwood@SURFREE.COM>
Subject:      Re: Swapping auto for standard tranny?
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Drew,
Sure, it can be done but automatic trans in Vanagon is much better than
manual. How are you planning to
"drop in fifth gear"?
Leon
85 Subwagen Westy
Torrance, CA

Drew Bedford wrote:

> Found an absolutely beautiful '91 GL Westy for sale. But it is an
> automatic--a bad thing from my perspective. Has anyone successfully
> swapped out an auto tranny for a standard? I would probably drop in a
> fifth gear while I was at it.
>
> Drew Bedford
> 83.5 Westy
> Park City, Utah

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