I think Weddle Engineering in Cal. does 5 speeds too.  Core charge might be
a might steep though if all you have isa 4 to trade in.

Max
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bruce Grove" <bruce@BRUCEGROVE.CO.UK>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2001 9:57 PM
Subject: Re: 1991 Vanagon Transmission

> Gary wrote:
> >
> > Does anyone know of a 5 speed transmission that could
> > be modified to fit in a 1991 Vanagon with the priginal
> > Wassbox engine?
> >
>
> It's a standard fitment on European models, I was devastated
> when I moved out to the US to find that they were all four speeds.
>
> I'm told there is company over here that does a 5-speed conversion,
> Kennedy Engineering in California, though the price is about
> $3500.  Alternatively you could see about importing one.  You'll
> need to check the ratio's on your final drive as well though otherwise
> you'll find it overgeared in the wrong direction, some of the four
> speed waterboxers use the same final drive and some don't.
>
> Cheer's, Bruce
>
> > Gary
> >
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