You will have to swap the rear portion of the linkage I am told, but otherwise it can be done. Seen an early trans in several vans. Not quite as strong and has a taller 4.57 R&P, but will do the job. Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" 86 Syncro Westy with a Zetec in the trunk
-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of zzyzx Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2010 8:18 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Transmission replacement Will a stock 1980 air cooled transmission provide service in 1983.5 watercooled without mods to mounting points and linkage? Both are 4 spd. I have a 1983.5 with a bad trans and hope my 1980 parts bus trans can be used in the 1983.5 All comments appreciated. |
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