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Date:         Thu, 31 Jan 2008 10:06:13 -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: Install a 5 speed syncro tranny in my 2WD Vanagon
Comments: To: "Todd P. Last" <Rubatoguy@comcast.net>
In-Reply-To:  <47A1878D.9000400@comcast.net>
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"at about 500 rpm " Yeah, but how fast are you going? :)

On Jan 31, 2008 12:32 AM, Todd P. Last <Rubatoguy@comcast.net> wrote:

> Thanks to Helmut Zeidler, you can compare all the transmission ratios by > looking at his web page > <http://volksweb.relitech.com/helmut/GEARBOX.HTM><http://volksweb.relitech.com/helmut/GEARBOX.HTM> > > I can't say if there is any difference in installing the 2wd vs syncro > transmission. My 5spd only needed a new front transmission mount to install. > I got my transmission from Vanagain.com. I have seen these come up for > sale by the list vendors now and then. > > Anyway, the 5speed with an overdrive 5th really makes for a nice > transmission. No more hunting between 3rd and 4th when going up hills, and > freeway cruising at about 500 rpm from the 4 speed. > > regards, > Todd > > Todd Olson wrote: > > Thanks for the offer Todd. How hard is it to find a SA Tranny? Does it > come with the low granny gear normally? And does it fit differently and > better than a syncro tranny? > > > > Thanks for your help! > > > > Wishing you many miles of smiles! > > Todd Olson > > Buses By the Beach > > > > *Coming Events:* > > *Bus BRR!* February 9th – 10th 2008 Angola, IN > > *Bus Benefit!* May 15th – 18th 2008 Grand Rapids, MI > > *Bus Boo!* September 12th – 14th 2008 Grand Rapids, MI > > For more information go to: www.busesbythebeach.com > > http://www.myspace.com/busesbythebeach > > > > What song is stuck in my head these days? > > Daisy May, "A Letter from Downstream" > > Listen at: http://www.savethewildup.org/downstream/ > > Check her out at: http://www.earthworkmusic.com/daisyMay/ > ------------------------------ > > *From:* Todd P. Last [mailto:Rubatoguy@comcast.net <Rubatoguy@comcast.net>] > > *Sent:* Wednesday, January 30, 2008 12:18 PM > *To:* Todd Olson > *Cc:* vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > *Subject:* Re: Install a 5 speed syncro tranny in my 2WD Vanagon > > > > Not a syncro transmission, but I have an 094 5speed from Sought Africa > that I put in my 2wd 88 Westy and added the Syncro diff lock. > I also added the syncro dash parts and diff-lock knob. It was a relatively > easy swap. > You should also replace the 4spd shift linkage. > > I have a parts list if you are interested. > > P.S. it is not an inexpensive conversion. > > I did have the transmission regeared so 5th is and OD - so that cuts my > freeway rpm significantly and ups the MPG by about 1mpg. > > > Todd > '88 Westy > > > Todd Olson wrote: > > Hello Fellow Vanagon Pilots, > > > > Has anyone installed a 5 speed Syncro tranny with diff lock in a 2WD > > Vanagon? How difficult is this? Any unforeseen challenges? I tow a light > > weight boat behind my 2WD Westy in the summer and I need the granny gear and > > the diff lock to get out of some boat ramps. Do I have to locate a syncro > > dash module with the locker switches or can I just rig up a regular switch. > > Is there any shift linkage modifications? Any other additional parts I need > > to purchase? > > > > > > > > Thank you in advance for your help and advice. > > > > > > > > Anyone have a syncro tranny for sale? > > > > > > > > Wishing you many miles of smiles! > > > > Todd Olson > > > > Buses By the Beach > > > > > > > > Coming Events: > > > > Bus BRR! February 9th - 10th 2008 Angola, IN > > > > Bus Benefit! May 15th - 18th 2008 Grand Rapids, MI > > > > Bus Boo! September 12th - 14th 2008 Grand Rapids, MI > > > > For more information go to: <http://www.busesbythebeach.com/> <http://www.busesbythebeach.com/> > > www.busesbythebeach.com > > > > http://www.myspace.com/busesbythebeach > > > > > > > > What song is stuck in my head these days? > > > > Daisy May, "A Letter from Downstream" > > > > Listen at: http://www.savethewildup.org/downstream/ > > > > Check her out at: http://www.earthworkmusic.com/daisyMay/ > > > > > >

-- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" Crescent Beach, BC www.crescentbeachguitar.com http://subyjake.googlepages.com/


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