It's all bolt in as mentioned . You also have to wire in a cut out switch so it will not start in gear ,I believe there is a different coolant tower as well . Also think about replacing the Trans cooler while you are at it. It is not the hardest project I can think of ,but planning and proper parts purchasing will make the job smoother . Most conversions I have seen just leave the old clutch pedal in place . Do it and post some pictures on that other VW site .
Stacy
On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 2:20 PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: > John and I have been discussing this. Neither of us knew the other was > going to post about it. > > Wish I were closer to your car... > > Jim > > > On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 4:11 PM, Scott Daniel <scottdaniel@turbovans.com > >wrote: > > > two posters asking the same question ? > > > > it's a lot of work. > > need to change engine from flywheel to torque converter driveplate. > > need to swap lower engine mounting studs in block. > > > > need to run back up light wires up front to where the switch is , in the > > shift console. > > > > need to swap out pedal cluster, unless you want a clutch pedal there > > that does nothing . > > need to remove allthe clutch hydraulics.. > > unless you want that stuff on the van doing nothing. I can only stand a > > complete clean conversion myself. > > > > starter ...gotta have an AT starter of course. > > Add hoses to accomodate oil cooler/heat exchange at nose of the trans.. > > or use an air type oil cooler plumbed in ... > > or a heat sink type cooler ..see FAS I think. > > > > I do have a quite decent 86 GL with original AT installation. The van is > > for sale. Located Southern Oregon. > > Don't need thousands for it either. Needs a trans rebuild ( normal ) and > > engine going through .. > > or buy it sans engine if you want. Just needs a good home is all, and > > it isalready an automatic, and it's not a 'mess' as 27 yr old vans go, > > not at all. Darn nice actually. > > > > Scott > > > > > > On 8/22/2013 2:00 PM, JRodgers wrote: > > > >> 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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