Date:         Tue, 20 Apr 2004 15:10:45 -0500
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <jh_rodgers@BELLSOUTH.NET>
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From:         John Rodgers <jh_rodgers@BELLSOUTH.NET>
Subject:      Re: auto tranny transplant?
Comments: To: "Warren.K.Lail-1" <wlail@OU.EDU>
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Warren.K.Lail-1 wrote:

>I just mentioned that I have to install a new tranny in Billy Bones, but I was wondering - how hard would it be to take the automatic tranny out of my 87 GL and put it in my 4-speed 88?
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>Warren
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Warren, DON'T!!!

The auto tranny is the stronger of the two in the world of Vanagons, and
will most likely give you the longest trouble free service. Besides
that, the auto tranny can be rebuilt out of the common shop toolbox, for
the most part. The manual tranny cannot.......requires special jigs for
re-assembly. The manual tranny has some inherent internal troubles, like
internal hubs cracking.and sliders failing. I wouldn't go there if I
were you. Besides, all that clutching will give you left knee problems
and set you up as a candidate for knee replacement!!!!

Regards,

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver with manual tranny, and looking for a NEW left knee! ( for
some applications I don't believe in used parts!!)