Date:         Sat, 15 Dec 2001 19:57:18 -0500
Reply-To:     John Anderson <jander14@WVU.EDU>
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From:         John Anderson <jander14@WVU.EDU>
Subject:      Re: 5spd tranny
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At 01:50 PM 12/16/01 +1200, you wrote:
>>one of my friends ahs a 90' Vanagon and wants a 5spd for it. did
>>volkswagen make one for a 2wd? or does anyone make one for it?
>>
>>thanks,
>>        Shaggy
>
>The 094 5-speed was standard from at least 1984, though USA didn't
>get it. It's not really usable as a proper 5-speed, as 1st is far too
>low and sits left & back, behind reverse. Awkward!

The 094 came on about 1/2 of the US spec 1983 diesels.  Now being
as those vans themselves are about rare as hell, doesn't help much.
And as Andrew mentions it is sort of useless as far as a 5 spd goes
anyway.  If you merely want better cruising revs and are a true flat
lander Weddle has a couple taller 4th gears available, doesn't help
mountain people much.  The main thing the 094 is good for is climbing
offroad.

John
jander14@wvu.edu