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Date:         Mon, 28 Jan 2002 16:59:08 -0800
Reply-To:     mike miller <mwmiller@CWNET.COM>
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From:         mike miller <mwmiller@CWNET.COM>
Subject:      Re: Tachless Vanagons (1984)
Comments: To: lamusicamellama@juno.com
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Shifting at about 4000, end of green area on tach, I got about 15 in first, 30 in second and 45 in third, I run about 70 in fourth at that rpm reading. Stock '85 Westy.

Mike

I hope your mileage doesn't vary.

> From: Les Shiaman <lamusicamellama@JUNO.COM> > Reply-To: lamusicamellama@JUNO.COM > Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2002 21:57:53 -0800 > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Tachless Vanagons (1984) > > 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) > ________________________________________________________________ > GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! > Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! > Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: > http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/. >


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