Date:         Sun, 27 Jan 2002 21:57:53 -0800
Reply-To:     lamusicamellama@JUNO.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Les Shiaman <lamusicamellama@JUNO.COM>
Subject:      Tachless Vanagons (1984)
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Hi -

Were the Germans just really big into clocks in 1984?  Because my vanagon
has a large clock in place of something useful, like the tachometer that
I'll bet most of you have.  Living without one for the time being, I see
that the makers were thoughtful enough to include little "shift dots"  by
some speeds on my speedometer.  Do those shift dots represent red lining?
The marked shift speeds are as follows:

First gear limit ---> 20 mph
Second gear limit ---> 40 mph
Third gear limit ---> 65 mph

Can some you who have the same model I have ('84 1.9L, stock tranny) and
if you have a tach, what speed ranges are "healthy" in each gear?  I know
most of it is judged by feeling and listening to engine vibrations, but
I'm curious about the tach's interpretation.  For instance I often shift
into fourth at 60 mph (close to the third gear limit).  Is that ok?  How
close is it to red line?  Also, is it ok to be going 30 mph and shift
into third?

Thanks for the info!

Les
1984 Westy (running well these days)
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