This = chart at http://www.koeln.netsurf.de/~martin.schulte/vw_bus/t3_tech/t3_get= r1.htm is one of the better ones. I assume from your email address that you = are in Canada. I'm pretty sure that there were no diesel Vanagons = imported into the US until 1982. You can change to a different 4 = speed, but it may be easier in the long run to have a different ring and = pinion installed in your current transmission. 5 speeds are = available, but rare. I have one in my '83. Beware, there are = many other (expensive) parts required to install a 5 speed transmission.

Camp = Pendleton, California

1982 = Westfalia 1.6TD

We are the proud new owners of an 81 Vanagon = Diesel. The engine has been recently replaced by a '93 Turbo Spec 1.6 Diesel. The transmission is still the original. We are finding that the engine = runs at high revolutions (3500 rpm)while driving barely 90 km/h.

Does anyone know whether it is possible to change = to a four speed gearbox with a higher ratio, or a five speed? What are the = limitations on compatible gearbox models?