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Subject:Re: how to keep your vw alive
From:Birkenfeld Jeff
Date:Thu, 2 May 2002 08:00:55 -0500

>The latest edition does have a little bit of Vanagon info, but its mostly
wrong!  Did you know that the Vanagon uses the Rabbit engine and
transmission? (Ok, I guess for the diesel its half right)

Bill

My pair of '89 automatics use a rabbit type transmission albeit not the same
differential.  I also parted an '84 automatic which uses a rabbit type auto
transmission.
I believe the 1.6 diesel engines used in Rabbits and Vanagons are similar as
well.

The Muir book is great for general and detailed understanding and
comprehension of air-cooled VW's and a good read for those who enjoy the VW
lifestyle of tinkering.  It does not cover detailed info on '83 and later
Vanagons nor does it advertise as such.

JB