I like it, as it sure does seem to simplify the top end of the engine. The cooling lines on the top also seem to be less complicated from what my daughter's 86 is.
Route 66 Rider! Ramon Hill Live Long and Be Free -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Benny boy Sent: Monday, January 29, 2007 11:29 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: 1986 2.1L carburated 5 speed vanagon! So i have that in the shop for a cloggued tank problem, was i amazed when i tried the van... men, a fifth gear???? is that a joke!!! no, it was there for real, more amaze to see no fuel punp under wile looking for a no start problem... and again... amazed to see no injection system in the back!!! funny, this may have been sold as a cheap vanagon version!!!!! If you look at all pictures, see the aircooled semi exhaust system! stock! This engine is is a poor state, but, it still pull more than any vanagon i have try. i was able to cruise at 120kmh (75mph) under 3700-3800rpm (or so). This is a "France/Switzerland" van, 2.1, carburated and yes, a 5speed tranny. It's an 86 Vanagon, now, it as been converted to a westy camper. This van was a circus van for most of it's life. It was also pulling an heavy trailer gypsy wagon (sleep 6) in the steep hill of Switzerland. Who said that vanagon aren't tough.; All paper and engine condition show that is the original engine. Now, why the heck this tranny was not standard in NA. http://www.benplace.com/odd/5speed1.jpg http://www.benplace.com/odd/5speed2.jpg http://www.benplace.com/odd/5speed3.jpg http://www.benplace.com/odd/5speed4.jpg http://www.benplace.com/odd/5speed6.jpg Cheers, Ben |
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