John, Odds are, your existing diesel r&p ratio is 5.43 or 5.86. Here is what it will cost to upgrade to a taller ratio: If you have an 091 trans (1980-1983, shifts off the side of the front housing), we sell excellent used 4.57 r&ps for $245. If you have an 091/1 trans (1983-1991,shifts off the side of the main case), we sell excellent used 4.83 r&ps for $245, 4.86 r&ps for $295, and 4.57 r&ps for $395. To do the swap you will have to completely rebuild your trans. Plan on spending between $900 and $1250 to do the job, including the cost of the r&p. This does not include taking the trans out of the vehicle and putting it back in. Regards, Chris Weddle Weddle Industries 700 Becknell Rd, Unit A Goleta, CA 93117 USA (805) 696-9665 Fax (805) 696-9667 info@2weddle.com > From: john Runberg <jrunberg@MAC.COM> > Reply-To: john Runberg <jrunberg@MAC.COM> > Date: Sun, 3 Feb 2002 17:32:40 -0500 > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Swap ring/pinion in diesel trans? > > How hard is it to change the ring and pinion in a diesel trans to something > similar to the gas tranny? I just found a decent trans to replace my leaker, > however its a diesel trans. Since I don't want to drive at 4500+ in fourth, > the alternative is to swap the r/p or keep looking. > > Can I do this myself? Would a local tranny place be able to do it? What's > the cost to have them do it? If it won't work, anyone need a diesel tranny > (sans bellhousing)? Thoughts and opinions? > > John Runberg |
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