Date:         Sun, 21 Aug 2005 14:03:56 -0500
Reply-To:     rrecardo@WEBTV.NET
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Robert Cardo <rrecardo@WEBTV.NET>
Subject:      Re: Vanagon mentioned on Car Talk today
Comments: To: Doug in Calif <vanagon@ASTOUND.NET>
In-Reply-To:  Doug in Calif <vanagon@ASTOUND.NET>'s message of Sun, 21 Aug 2005
              12:39:55 -0700
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<<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.