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
>
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>
> *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/