In a message dated 97-02-08 01:42:54 EST, cdearl@cats.ucsc.edu (Charles D Earl) writes: > I believe only the Syncro models came with a 5spd, and that the "extra" > gear was a granny low. > > Charles > > On Fri, 7 Feb 1997, dan perdue wrote: > > > Is there such a thing as a five speed that would fit in an 81 air-cooled > > Vanagon? > > Actually, the only real 5 speed transmissions were on some 1982 & 1983 Vanagon Diesel models. The gearing and bellhousing are specifically suited to the diesel engine. The Syncros use a "4 speed + low" transmission where there are only 4 normal gears and the extra low gear for getting unstuck, or off-roading. Regards, Jim Davis 87 GL Syncro 88 GL Wolfsburg
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