I have 233,000 miles on an auto '88 with no work. It runs perfectly. I doubt a clutch would have lasted that well. Geoff Thomas
-----Original Message----- From: John Rodgers [mailto:jh_rodgers@BELLSOUTH.NET] Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2004 11:24 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: [VANAGON] Your thoughts on auto transmission
While I drive with a manual tranny, everything I have ever read on The List says the auto tranny is stronger, more reliable that the manual tranny. In addition, the automatic is doable as a home shop project, wotking out of a standard tool box.. Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver - manual tranny. David Brodbeck wrote: >On Tue, 16 Mar 2004, ncbus wrote: > > > >>I am curious about the reliability, loss of power as opposed to >>manual trans, and any other general thoughts on the subject. >> >> > >Go for it. Everything I've read on the list suggests the automatic is >more reliable *and* easier to rebuild than the manual! > > >David Brodbeck, N8SRE >'82 Volkswagen Diesel Westfalia >'86 Volvo 240DL wagon > > > |
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