Volks, here is feedback from Weddle Engineering (located on central coast of CA.)in reference to 5-speeds:
> [Original Message] > From: Chris Weddle <info@2weddle.com> > To: <ramerm@earthlink.net> > Date: 7/26/01 10:00:13 AM > Subject: Re: vanagon transmissions > > Mike, > We sell completely rebuilt 5-speed transaxles for between $1995 and $2490, > depending on what gear ratios you want. This is an outright price (no core > charge). If you do want to trade in your old 4-speed trans, we can give you > $300 credit for it. Our rebuilt 5-speed transaxles come with a 2-year > unlimited mileage warranty. Shipping to San Diego would be about $65. > > To install the 5-speed, you will need a special front mount ($65). Also, you > may opt for the factory 5-speed shift linkage. We sell all of the parts to > upgrade to this linkage for $285. The linkage upgrade is not mandatory, but > it does make shifting easier and about half of the people who buy a 5-speed > trans from us end up buying the linkage as well. > > Regards, > > Chris Weddle > Weddle Industries > 700 Becknell Rd, Unit A > Goleta, CA 93117 > (805) 696-9665 > Fax (805) 696-9667 > info@2weddle.com > > > From: "Michael Ramer" <ramerm@earthlink.net> > > Reply-To: ramerm@earthlink.net > > Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2001 8:54:10 -0700 > > To: info@2weddle.com > > Subject: vanagon transmissions > > > > Hello, I am inquiring into availability and pricing for a 5-speed trans for > > my 1987 VW Vanagon. I am told that your company offers these, with various > > O/D gearing options. Is a 5-speed core neccesary, or could I offer my > > 4-speed? I'm in the San Diego area. > > > > Thanks in advance, > > Mike > > > > > > > > > > |
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