In a message dated 4/15/01 6:24:57 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
ctb1@PEOPLEPC.COM writes:

> Has anyone converted a Vanagon from auto trans to manual trans?  I'm finding
> auto vans are available, but I just can't see myself owning an automatic.
> A friend of mine once converted his car from auto to manual, and it was
> relatively easy, but that doesn't mean anything for the vans.  Has anyone
> done this on a Vanagon?

what for? the automatics are more reliable than the manuals.  all the manual
tranny vanagons have the 3/4 slider hub crack syndrome sooner or later, while
most automatics are trouble free.   top speed is the same.

chris

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