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Subject:Re: Trans-axle information & suggestions
From:Jeff Sibley
Date:Sun, 5 May 2002 10:01:50 EDT
In a message dated 5/5/02 6:41:21 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
ZIMHLELH@WORLDNET.ATT.NET writes:

> Does anyone know whether a five-speed transmission was offered on a
> 1982-1984 diesel Vanagon?Also, would like advice on re-gearing the fourth
> gear and possibly third gear to decrease rpm during highway driving.

leave third gear alone, install a .77 sized 4th gear, rpms will be lower on
freeways.  you still need 3rd gear like it is for even small hills or
passing, ect....

 good luck, jeff