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Date:         Fri, 18 May 2007 14:15:38 -0400
Reply-To:     Sudhir Desai <sudhir.desai@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Sudhir Desai <sudhir.desai@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Auto conversion to Manual?
Comments: To: Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <bfb5ccc40705181047x157d738egbbf73a1ab64278a7@mail.gmail.com>
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I think Ron summed the "why" up nicely. /* > I am asking because manual Multi Vans are in short supply. I will > probably simply go with an Auto, though prefer Manual. I understand > there are pros/cons for Auto/Manual - mostly I enjoy the interaction > with the vehicle - shifting can be fun! */

Sudhir :D

On 5/18/07, Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome@gmail.com> wrote: > Why in the world would you convert an automatic to manual? Going to do a > lot of off-roading? If not, in my own personal experience (over 10 years > w/Vanagons), I have found the automatic to be a far more reliable unit than > the manual trans. Both my GL and Westy are automatics and I LUV 'em. > > YMMV > -- > Jim Thompson > 84 GL 1.9 "Gloria" > 84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt" > 73 K Ghia Coupe "Denise" > 72 411 Station Wagon "Pug" > oldvolkshome@gmail.com > http://www.oldvolkshome.com > *********************************** > On 5/18/07, Ron LK Johnson <adhocMedia@comcast.net> wrote: > > > > Thanks to all who responded on the question of reducing a Full Westy > > to a Weekender (Multi Van). Out in left field question number two: > > is it possible to install a Manual transmission in a van originally > > set up for an Auto? Is there anything specific to the chassis that > > would make this especially difficult? I know a lot of changes would > > be needed - probably not worth the $$$. > > I am asking because manual Multi Vans are in short supply. I will > > probably simply go with an Auto, though prefer Manual. I understand > > there are pros/cons for Auto/Manual - mostly I enjoy the interaction > > with the vehicle - shifting can be fun! > > > > Thanks, > > Ron Johnson > > Portland, OR >


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