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• Just spent the morning with listmember Gary Bawden
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:06:33 -0500
  ...I bet he'd like to have my five speed in there, though. Anyway, very impressive job and very nice rig. Gary had just...
• Re: I4 Happenings in turbovans land
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 28 Jun 2011 10:31:48 -0700
  the big advantage of a five speed is having 3 ratios from roughly 35 or 40 mph ......to top speed. With a 4 speed...
• Re: What are the Mercedes wheels that fit the vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 4 Sep 2011 12:01:57 +0000
  ...expand my now-dwindling tire choices for my 1983 diesel Westy five speed. I am not looking to regear the drivetrain, and I don...
• Re: Thinking swap? Engine options are only half the story...What about the t...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 6 Sep 2000 08:29:18 EDT
  ...I wanted the five speed for overdrive, plus with the stronger engine I built, I did not need the low ratios of the four...
• FS: '89 Syncro Adventurewagen, '85 Westy, '84 Dehler highroof campers
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Fri, 24 Dec 2004 11:26:33 -0800
  ...1.9 wbx carbureted, FIVE-SPEED tranny, motor good but hasn't been driven in ten years. Rust free body with minor surface rust...
• Re: 5 speed
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:20:46 -0800
  ...The five speed is a dream to drive. This is an example of how one >> uninformed opinion propagates into "fact." >> >> Jim >> >> >> On Thu, Jan...
• Re: clutch or transmission issues
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 16 May 2004 17:17:25 -0500
  ...I had the same think happen to the five-speed in my diesel about three weeks ago. Mine is not even opened up yet...
• Re: Comparative tranny opinions
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 20 Aug 2004 23:48:33 -0700
  ...I chose not to get the five speed shifter linkage and just push down and pull back for first, it is second nature now...
• getting old blue/white back on the road ...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Jun 1994 06:21:52 -0400
  ...Anyone else out there have a five speed on their vanagon? With my whopping 48 HP its really nice to have an extra gear...
• Reverse running transaxles, flippin this, flippin that...
  Historical mailing list - Pat
  Mon, 23 Nov 1998 23:10:56 -0500
  ...The Audi deal if possible gives you a true five speed with highway gears that would possibly be stronger than an 091 if done...
• Re: cheap EV camper
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Wed, 8 Aug 2012 14:58:00 -0700
  ...a nice inexpensive base platform for a 2.5 TDI and five speed > >> > manual swap. > >> > > >> > > >> > -- > >> > Casey > >> > > >> > >> > >> -- > >> Neil n > >> > >> 65 kb image Myford Ready For...
• Re: Waterboxer hop-up vs. swap
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 10 Mar 1999 09:43:42 PST
  ...runners, oil pump, throttle body, racing valve locks, racing clutch bolts, five speed tranny with locking diff and .70 fifth gear. I can get...
• Re: Diesel Westy MPG? Cruising speed?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 30 Mar 2005 20:49:13 -0600
  ...With the five-speed, the slowest you'll have to endure on steep long hills, loaded down, is maybe 50. With a 5-speed...
• Front-end workout
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 19 Sep 2013 18:54:21 -0500
  ...There is nothing on a vanagon I have not had out in my hands now except for the five-speed transmission. This front end...
• Re: I Love My New Cruise Control (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 9 Jun 2006 17:56:29 -0500
  That 1.9 probably makes about the same amount of power as the 1.6 turbo in my five-speed westy. It's going...
• Re: 5 speeds, was: Noisy transaxle??
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Tue, 22 Oct 2013 15:11:46 -0700
  ...Fourth and fifth on all but your very steepest hills, >> that's what you get with a five speed. There is no pushing down...
• Re: What are the Mercedes wheels that fit the vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Sun, 4 Sep 2011 07:19:31 -0500
  ...expand my now-dwindling tire choices for my 1983 diesel Westy five speed. I am not looking to regear the drivetrain, and I don...
• electric eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 06 Jul 95 21:18:37 CDT
  ...Because of the inherent efficiency of the manual gearbox, the driver of an Elektro-Van finds a gear-shift lever connected to a five...
• Re: Honest question for the group
  Historical mailing list - John Schwartz
  Fri, 6 Jun 2014 14:37:56 -0700
  ...190K miles of ownership of a 1993 Eurovan Tin Top Weekender five speed I believe it was a $1500 fix, and kind of a...
• Sprinter, For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Fri, 12 Feb 2010 09:28:26 -0800
  ...V6 Turbo Diesel Engine Five Speed Automatic Transmission with Tip Shift Black Cloth Bucket Seats 12V Auxiliary Power Outlet Keyless entry D5 Espar Hydronic...
• Re: TDI transplant?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 20 Nov 2004 12:36:56 -0800
  ...I've also just totalled my 98 Beetle with a TDI and five >>speed. Has anyone successfully transplanted one into the rear of a...
• Re: Mechanic had to pull transmission again, what would you do?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 6 Jul 2006 22:20:30 -0700
  ...ever had putting a tranny back > into a car was a five-speed > on a Rabbit diesel with the engine in. I > must've...
• Re: Front-end workout
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 20 Sep 2013 11:56:14 -0500
  ...have not had out in my hands now except for > the five-speed transmission. This front end work is the most extensive, > painful and...
• Re: new guy
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sun, 28 Aug 2016 13:20:15 -0700
  ...The five speed really helps. > > Jim > > On Sun, Aug 28, 2016 at 2:56 PM Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: > > > I don...
• Re: Need Help with Syncro 5-speed Shifter Bushings
  Historical mailing list - Myron Lind
  Fri, 15 Mar 2002 01:26:19 -0500
  ...I have discovered that Syncro shifter is not the same as five speed shifter because of the lockout in low for the Syncro. Oh...
• Re: Backup lights not working
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Fri, 27 Sep 2013 13:13:39 -0700
  ...Jim Felder wrote: > Neither of the backup lights on my 83 five-speed 2wd is working. I had a > chance to pull the bulb...
• Re: Audi Parts in a Vanagon (Frankensteinagon?)
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Thu, 5 Mar 1998 09:18:33 +0200
  ...to the Vanagon four or five speed box. This housing is made to fit both together. It is possible to mount an auto, too...
• Re: '85 Westy w/ 211,000 miles for $7500
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 4 Jul 2008 10:32:08 -0700
  ...i told him it was perfect as it was a five speed manual ... he softly moaned/whistled appreciation that conversation took all of two...
• Re: In praise of VW inline fours
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 18 Apr 2007 20:38:57 -0700
  ...Havcing the five-speed trans helps. I did'nt have the Zetec or Subaru choice or wasn't aware of it in 1995, but...
• Re: new guy
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 28 Aug 2016 20:48:38 +0000
  ...The five speed really helps. >> >> Jim >> >> On Sun, Aug 28, 2016 at 2:56 PM Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> > I don...
• Re: Performance Upgrades?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 29 Dec 1999 02:25:31 EST
  ...Add a .457 five speed tranny... Lowered heavy duty springs I would go with a set of stock 88 and up VW STOCK 1...
• Re: 5sp transmission rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 25 Apr 2016 12:15:44 -0700
  ...Expect to pay the normal rebuild cost plus whatever they charge for the five speed upgrade. I.e., big bucks. Go with the one...
• Self-Introduction
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Tue, 26 Sep 95 18:50:22 EDT
  ...Tried a Chrysler minivan for a few years, but even with 150hp Turbo four and a five-speed, it was Not the Same. Other...
• 133 mph WB?? BUNK!
  Historical mailing list - James Cohen
  Sun, 13 Dec 1998 03:37:31 -0500
  ...Simply coat the >heads and the head leak problem goes away... > >Robert > >Modified 2.1L 88 GL Wolfsburg >With a five speed Tranny >Top...
• Re: Was Ford Galaxy Friday, now Technology Comparison
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:56:26 -0600
  ...It came with a five speed manual transmission. It had almost no interior space, while the prius is classified (barely) as a mid-size...
• Re: Thinking swap? Engine options are only half the story...What ...
  Historical mailing list - Sebastian Hill
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 19:09:03 -0700
  ...VW also is using the .457 five speeds with the 2.6L engines because >they can handle the power the I5s put out. I...
• Re: Should I replace my transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:04:41 -0800
  ...They told me they keep two rebuilt stock transmissions on the shelf, along with several five-speeds, syncros, and with custom gearing. It speaks...
• Re: Engine swappers: How low can your engine go and keep you going?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 23:49:27 EST
  ...Drop in K&N airfilter Special German coolant Racing spacer Racing clutch bolts Welded clutch shaft Five speed .457 South African transmission [text/html]
• Re: Questions re. Audi 3A engine swap (after searching the archives)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 5 May 2004 23:05:02 -0700
  ...Some rebuilders can convert a 4-speed manual Vanagon trans to a five-speed. This will give you the best of both trans--4...
• Re: Reverse running transaxles, flippin this, flippin that...
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 23 Nov 1998 20:29:39 -0800
  ...The >Audi deal if possible gives you a true five speed with highway gears that >would possibly be stronger than an 091 if done...
• Re: Vanagon motor modifications
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 11 Mar 1999 19:43:18 PST
  ...exhaust, heads, air runners, oil pump, throttle body, racing valve locks, racing clutch bolts, five speed tranny with locking diff and .70 fifth gear...
• Re: Problem finding a gear 83 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 22 Jun 2005 17:02:34 -0500
  ...Before the five-speed went out in my diesel, I noticed that when in neutral the car had a strong tendency to creep forward...
• Re: The Half Lilley?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 8 Sep 2000 00:22:38 EDT
  ...ADD .457 SA five speed tranny for an overdrive 5th gear. Good VW shop that deal with performance T1 engines could build the WBX...
• Re: Vanagon TD: left motor mount
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 10 Dec 1996 14:30:58 -0700 (MST)
  ...Let me know if you find a Q station wagon with five speed, and CY engine. You take the engine; I'll take everything...
• Re: FW: 90 Carat Auto TDI Conversion: MPG ect.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 11 Oct 2005 10:20:32 -0700
  ...With the five -speed trans I get 21 mpg city /hwy mix up to 65 mph and stop and go traffic. Out on a...
• Re: Trans. Oil filler plug?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:31:50 -0700
  ...Stuart MacMillan <macgroup@COMCAST.NET> > wrote: > > >> Where did you get the five speed? I'm out of date, but on my '84 I had...
• Re: Hi and newby question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:43:12 -0500
  ...It it's an early 83 then it has a five speed, which, if it is in good condition, ought to be worth a...
• Re: cheap EV camper
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 8 Aug 2012 15:23:33 -0700
  ...a nice inexpensive base platform for a 2.5 TDI and five speed >>>>> manual swap. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Casey >>>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Neil n >>>> >>>> 65 kb image Myford Ready For...
• Re: 5 speeds, was: Noisy transaxle??
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Tue, 22 Oct 2013 15:06:34 -0700
  ...Fourth and fifth on all but your very steepest hills, >> that's what you get with a five speed. There is no pushing down...
• Re: VW of Canada Remanufactured Diesel Engines?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 13 Feb 2015 13:42:38 -0600
  ...Mine is a five speed which is a plus right there, and I drove it in NA form for 160,000 miles before adding...
• Re: Thinking swap? Engine options are only half the story...What...
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 19:51:11 -0700
  ...VW also is using the .457 five speeds with the 2.6L engines because > they can handle the power the I5s put out.... Maybe...
• Re: [Q] Decreasing gear ratio
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Mon, 23 Jan 95 9:46:32 PST
  ...The ultimate > solution would be a five-speed tranny. Are there any possibilities > here? Or were the German engineers pretty smart when they designed...
• Re: WBX Nightmares
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 14 Aug 2000 12:21:47 EDT
  ...SA Five speed .457 gearbox with HD four spider German diff. Soon the ECU chip enhancement to add another 10% to 20% additional power...
• Re: Noisy transaxle??
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 22 Oct 2013 13:13:40 -0500
  ...speed is like telling... well, there is no real comparison here. Five speeds transforms the 1.6 into another car. Jim On Tue, Oct...
• 1982 Westy
  Historical mailing list
  4 Jan 95 08:02:58-0800
  ...With a five-speed trans., top speed is 68mph. You also asked about "diesel specific things to watch out for": Watch out for air...
• Re: IMO: engine Converting = Ignorance of what is out there...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 21 Jul 2000 08:37:57 EDT
  ...I would have to convince my wife first...I did get her to go along with the five speed tranny. If I had planned...
• Re: How hard is it to rebuild a transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 2 May 2015 09:29:35 -0400
  ...As yours is a five speed, in 4th gear push the shifter forward lightly and work the throttle accelerating and decelerating alternatively. If you...
• Re: TDI transplant?
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Sat, 20 Nov 2004 21:11:39 +0000
  ...I've also just totalled my 98 Beetle with a TDI and five > >>speed. Has anyone successfully transplanted one into the rear of a...
• What is the worst design part in the Vanagon What a bunch of wimps, whiners, winers and complainers.
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 20 Jul 2004 08:39:35 -0700
  ...needs a five speed (OD top gear) to get the rpms closer to 3000 at 70 mph rather than 4000+. 4. Needs a better...
• Re: What is the worst design part in the Vanagon WAS-Re: OEM Pop Top Seals
  Historical mailing list - David Menche
  Mon, 19 Jul 2004 22:06:32 -0700
  ...needs a five speed (OD top gear) to get the rpms closer to 3000 at 70 mph rather than 4000+. 4. Needs a better...