On a waterboxer Vanagon, changing to a manual tranny would be no big challenge if you have the tools and are handy. There are plenty of passenger models hitting the junkyards. The self serve yards I go to would charge less than $500 for the tranny, shift linkage, shift lever assembly, pedal assembly, hydraulic lines, starter, flywheel, and clutch. I would use a new clutch master and slave unit. Getting the tranny would be a matter of luck though as they sell in a day or 2 after the vehicle is put out or are pulled by the yard for a standing order. The rest of the needed parts usually just sit there until the vehicle goes to the crusher. Mark Dan Barrett wrote: > > The voice of reason. > I know, it sounds like a boneheaded idea, but I found a Westy that's _very_ > reasonably priced (new engine, rust free, in the area, seller is ready to > deal, etc. etc.) BUT it's an auto. Damnit! > > On Monday 11 November 2002 10:44, David Brodbeck wrote: > > The classic suggestion I've seen is to sell it and buy the van you want, > > instead of going to all the effort to try to convert the one you have. :) |
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