Shifting at about 4000, end of green area on tach, I got about 15 in first,
30 in second and 45 in third, I run about 70 in fourth at that rpm reading.
Stock '85 Westy.

Mike

I hope your mileage doesn't vary.

> From: Les Shiaman <lamusicamellama@JUNO.COM>
> Reply-To: lamusicamellama@JUNO.COM
> Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2002 21:57:53 -0800
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Tachless Vanagons (1984)
>
> Hi -
>
> Were the Germans just really big into clocks in 1984?  Because my vanagon
> has a large clock in place of something useful, like the tachometer that
> I'll bet most of you have.  Living without one for the time being, I see
> that the makers were thoughtful enough to include little "shift dots"  by
> some speeds on my speedometer.  Do those shift dots represent red lining?
> The marked shift speeds are as follows:
>
> First gear limit ---> 20 mph
> Second gear limit ---> 40 mph
> Third gear limit ---> 65 mph
>
> Can some you who have the same model I have ('84 1.9L, stock tranny) and
> if you have a tach, what speed ranges are "healthy" in each gear?  I know
> most of it is judged by feeling and listening to engine vibrations, but
> I'm curious about the tach's interpretation.  For instance I often shift
> into fourth at 60 mph (close to the third gear limit).  Is that ok?  How
> close is it to red line?  Also, is it ok to be going 30 mph and shift
> into third?
>
> Thanks for the info!
>
> Les
> 1984 Westy (running well these days)
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