Volks, here is feedback from Weddle Engineering (located on central coast
of CA.)in reference to 5-speeds:

> [Original Message]
> From: Chris Weddle <info@2weddle.com>
> To: <ramerm@earthlink.net>
> Date: 7/26/01 10:00:13 AM
> Subject: Re: vanagon transmissions
>
> Mike,
> We sell completely rebuilt 5-speed transaxles for between $1995 and $2490,
> depending on what gear ratios you want. This is an outright price (no core
> charge). If you do want to trade in your old 4-speed trans, we can give
you
> $300 credit for it. Our rebuilt 5-speed transaxles come with a 2-year
> unlimited mileage warranty. Shipping to San Diego would be about $65.
>
> To install the 5-speed, you will need a special front mount ($65). Also,
you
> may opt for the factory 5-speed shift linkage. We sell all of the parts to
> upgrade to this linkage for $285. The linkage upgrade is not mandatory,
but
> it does make shifting easier and about half of the people who buy a
5-speed
> trans from us end up buying the linkage as well.
>
> Regards,
>
> Chris Weddle
> Weddle Industries
> 700 Becknell Rd, Unit A
> Goleta, CA 93117
> (805) 696-9665
> Fax (805) 696-9667
> info@2weddle.com
>
> > From: "Michael Ramer" <ramerm@earthlink.net>
> > Reply-To: ramerm@earthlink.net
> > Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2001 8:54:10 -0700
> > To: info@2weddle.com
> > Subject: vanagon transmissions
> >
> > Hello, I am inquiring into availability and pricing for a 5-speed trans
for
> > my 1987 VW Vanagon. I am told that your company offers these, with
various
> > O/D gearing options. Is a 5-speed core neccesary, or could I offer my
> > 4-speed? I'm in the San Diego area.
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> > Mike
> >
> >
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