Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2008 09:18:07 -0800
Reply-To: "Todd P. Last" <Rubatoguy@COMCAST.NET>
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From: "Todd P. Last" <Rubatoguy@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: Install a 5 speed syncro tranny in my 2WD Vanagon
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<font face="Century Gothic">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.<br>
I also added the syncro dash parts and diff-lock knob. It was a
relatively easy swap.<br>
You should also replace the 4spd shift linkage.<br>
<br>
I have a parts list if you are interested.<br>
<br>
P.S. it is not an inexpensive conversion.<br>
<br>
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.<br>
<br>
<br>
Todd<br>
'88 Westy<br>
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<pre wrap="">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
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