I did the conversion and found it relatively simple all things considered.
I had a complete parts van, so getting everything was easy.  This may be the
hardest part otherwise.

I think the list opinion is the auto is actually a better choice.  Check the
archives for raging debates on auto vs. manual.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
> Of Joe Seiwert
> Sent: Monday, March 13, 2000 11:32 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: conversion ot automatic transmission to manual, 84 westy
>
>
> I may have a chance to purchase a 1984 vanagon westy, but it is
> an automatic
> and is in need of a rebuild (80,000 miles).  What is the feasibility of
> switching over to a manual transmission?  Any drawbacks?  Would I
> be better
> off with just having the automatic transmission rebuilt? Any input the
> collective wisdom of this list can provide would be helpful.
>