Date:         Mon, 23 Nov 1998 19:16:22 -0600
Reply-To:     Joshua Van Tol <jjvantol@USWEST.NET>
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From:         Joshua Van Tol <jjvantol@USWEST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Limited Vanagon content: using reverse running transaxles
Comments: To: Helmut Zeidler <Helmut_Zeidler@NOTESMAIL.NOKIA.COM>,
          vanagon@vanagon.com
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>Hello,
>
>On the Audi 5000 you can't swap the diff' to its
>opposite position, the bellhousing shape
>does not allow this.
>
>What do you think about adding a revers
>gearing box on the axles? Is such a box
>available?
>
>Just some thoughts...
>
>Helmut
>'80 Vanagaudi

Ah, but you can turn the transmission up side down. You'll have to use an
adaptor plate of course, but it can be made to work. KEP sells a kit to use
a porsche g50 trans in a mid engine configuration, which entails flipping
the tranny upside down. I realize price is a problem, but has anyone used a
porsche 5 speed? KEP sells all sorts of adaptors for that unit. Nissan V6,
Subaru SVX 6, VW VR6, etc.

Joshua Van Tol -- jjvantol@lear.csp.ee.memphis.edu