I just had a customer ask me about going from an Auto to a Manual.....Maybe you guys should cross paths!!!!! I let him know about your post here....maybe a swap/ transplant could happen.... Brady ________________________________ From: JRodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Thursday, August 22, 2013 5:00 PM Subject: 88GL Tranny Swap - from manual to automatic It appears there is among Vanagonauts who drive manual tranny vans a "Bad Clutch Leg Syndrome" whereby switching to an automatic becomes necessary. I am one. How hard could it be to make the swap? Anyone done it before? Problems? Can the same engine be used? What mods are necessary? I know the axles must be changed = but what else? And how difficult? Thanks. John |
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