Dude, I could not agree more. Plus, the automatic can handle more power than the manuals too. :) Sudhir On 8/21/05, Robert Cardo <rrecardo@webtv.net> wrote: > E-mail message > > <<It was so sad to listen to two guys who are so fun and funny, put down > this wonderful gal who obviously has great affection for her 90 VW > vanagon, and she is looking for a way to make it perhaps more reliable > and enjoyable, and is willing to study, work, put in the effort whatever > it takes to hang on to what most of us have realized is one of the best > rigs on the road. >> > > What is really funny Doug, the automatic trans, if maintained properly > is one tough little trans, requiring only a periodic fluid, and filter > change. > > Less problematic, than the 4 speed, and the parts that go along with it > to make it function. > ( Clutch, pressure plate, pilot bearing, throw out bearing, clutch > hydraulics, etc.) > > Yea, I now I'm stepping on some toe's, and the 4 speed is probably more > popular, but the automatic set up is a good deal for the long haul, and > less prone to failure. > |
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