Date:         Wed, 12 Aug 1998 18:20:22 -0400
Reply-To:     Scarlett Semko <damosem@MAIL.MCO.BELLSOUTH.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Scarlett Semko <damosem@MAIL.MCO.BELLSOUTH.NET>
Organization: Pre-installed Company
Subject:      Re: vanagon 4 speed
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Todd,

Will an older vanagon tranny, 1980 work in a 1984 waterboxer?

Todd Hill wrote:

> Eric,
>
> I can rebuild the front diffs but choose to
> purchase the VC's as it is cheaper.  I have
> heard of rebuilt ones but have not personally
> seen one.
>
> A lot of my work is with the older aircooled
> VWs at this time.  When I do get a request
> for a Wasserboxer its usually only for the
> gearbox.  I'd like to do more later VW stuff
> but right now am very busy converting the
> older Type2 reduction gear box transaxles to
> the later 3.875 ring and pinion.  I service
> several 'vintage' shops in the area and stay
> pretty busy for a one man operation.  I have
> 3 of those Type2 conversions for this/next
> week and other various aircooled transaxles
> as well.
>
> Now, if I could convince more of you Vanagon
> owners to send your business my way.....;)
>
> Todd Hill
> VolksWerks Transaxles
> Olympia, WA