Date:         Wed, 19 Feb 2003 19:03:44 -0600
Reply-To:     Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Of Crotchety Knees and Autotranny Conversions
Comments: cc: j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET
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#1) Need a good used Automatic tranny and flex plate w/ 5 special four
tri-square mounting bolts.
#2) Need two drive axles, your CVs will fit them. Automatics have
different length axles, standard both are same length.
#3) Need the linkage from tranny to selector box on front floor.
#4) Need inside gear selector cover and wiring harness for neutral safety
switch and selector light.
#5) Might need a different starter ........... I'm thinking it does.
#6) Find a buyer for your manual tranny, should bring at least $500.00 in
good condition, if your flywheel, clutch, cover plate, master cylinder
and clutch slave are good then possibly more.
#7) I noticed some difference in the throttle body on the engine, might
be for a pasing gear or such.

Stan Wilder


On Wed, 19 Feb 2003 16:38:38 -0800 Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM> writes:
> Dunno. But I'll bet that it's easier than going the other way. Fewer
> parts.
>
> Jim
>
> John Rodgers wrote:
>
> > Question: Is it reasonable/feasible to convert the van over to an
> > automatic? What is involved. What parts are required that I DON'T
> have.
> > Will it look dorkey when done, or will it be a clean installation,
> as if
> > it were made that way? What cost should be anticipated. Auto
> tranny cost
> > as well as the other automatic parts, shift lever, etc.
>
>

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