Date:         Sat, 2 May 1998 13:04:17 -0600
Reply-To:     Larry Hamm <ldhamm@XMISSION.COM>
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From:         Larry Hamm <ldhamm@XMISSION.COM>
Subject:      Re: 5 speed vanagon transmission
Comments: To: Jim Oliver <jimoliver@EARTHLINK.NET>
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Jim Oliver wrote:
>
> The transmission in my 87 Westy is about to go. In searching for a
> rebuilt, the only one I've been able to find is a five speed. But, is
> there such a beast? And will it work with my stock 2.1 engine without
> modification?
>
Jim,
Five speeds were used in Syncros and a few diesels. I believe both were
of the 4+Granny low variety. The diesel type may have a high R/P ratio,
so check on that. The Syncro might have a locking diff, which could be
useful in your part of the country.
Larry

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