The final drive ratio went from 4.57 on the 1.9 motor to 4.83 or 4.86,
depending on the version of the gearbox. Tom Carrington's page has a link to
Helmut's fairly complete listing of Vanagon transaxle ratios. Good Luck,
Jake
----- Original Message -----
From: "chris" <chris@MCCLURKEN.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2005 2:26 PM
Subject: 83-85 & 86-91 Gas Manual Gear Ratios

> I wasn't able to quickly find this info through google. Basically, did
> gear ratios change at all with the 2.1 engine?
>
> Also does anyone have a Bentley PDF they wouldn't mind sharing?
> Especially the transmission section. And has anyone tried the manuals on
> CD people are selling on ebay for around $10?
>
> Thanks
> Chris in Nashville
> 85 GL weekender
>