Date:         Mon, 29 Jan 2007 18:45:02 -0800
Reply-To:     Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: 1986 2.1L carburated 5 speed vanagon!
Comments: To: Benny boy <huotb@videotron.ca>
In-Reply-To:  <vanagon%2007012912313643@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
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Cool van!

Can you tell us what the model number of the transaxle is Ben?

Thanks

On 1/29/07, Benny boy <huotb@videotron.ca> wrote:
>
> 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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Jake
1984 Vanagon GL
1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
www.crescentbeachguitar.com