Typically the diesel DM or DX trans has either a 5.43 or a 5.86 final drive ratio..The DK or air cooled has a 4.57..Much taller and mo better to drive...Otherwise they are compatible..but use a DK and you will be a happy camper. Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of old technology"
-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Jim Arnott Sent: Friday, November 27, 2009 5:28 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Trans Question If you've got some trees that need removal. Pretty low gears. Physically the same gearing way different. http://volksweb.relitech.com/helmut/GEARBOX.HTM Jim On Nov 27, 2009, at 5:06 PM, zzyzx wrote: > Is the diesel westy transmission compatible with a 2.0L air cooled > engine? > Steve |
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