It is a regular vanagon tranny with a higher final drive ratio and a
different bellhousing. The engine is basically a rabbit engine that is set
on its side at a 45 degree angle.

Chris DeLong
Fine Tuning
206.367.5503
www.finetuningperformance.com
Seattle, WA USA

>From: Steve W <croatoa@YAHOO.COM>
>Reply-To: Steve W <croatoa@YAHOO.COM>
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Diesel Campers and a Door Handle
>Date: Sun, 20 Apr 2003 18:33:50 -0700
>
>Hello,
>    I was wondering how they stick the diesel
>motor up in the early '80's campers?  Like a 1983
>for instance.  Is a VW Dasher tranny used by any
>chance?
>    Also, does anyone have a sliding door handle
>for a 1983 they would part with cheaply?
>Thank you,
>Steve
>1983 Westy
>1987 Jetta
>1986 BMW 535i
>
>=====
>Steve
>croatoa@yahoo.com
>
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