This was just asked recently. The archives should provide lots of info. I converted my van 10yrs ago. Details are fuzzy but didn't seem too hard. The clutch line and/or shifter rod runs under the gas tank I think so you do have some work on your hands.
-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Stephen Edwards Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 11:03 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Probably a silly question, but... How much trouble would it be to convert an automatic vanagon to stick shift? Just asking... Steve Edwards, currently driving a stick shift 91 GL with Subaru 2.2 in the trunk |
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