In a message dated 29/01/2007 2:37:59 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

So i  have that in the shop for a cloggued tank problem, was i amazed when  i
tried the van... men, a fifth gear???? is that a joke!!! no, it was  there
for real, more amaze to see no fuel punp under wile looking for a no  start
problem... and again... amazed to see no injection system in the  back!!!
funny, this may have been sold as a cheap vanagon  version!!!!!

If you look at all pictures, see the aircooled semi  exhaust system! stock!
This engine is is a poor state, but, it still pull  more than any vanagon i
have try. i was able to cruise at 120kmh (75mph)  under 3700-3800rpm (or so).

This is a "France/Switzerland" van, 2.1,  carburated and yes, a 5speed
tranny. It's an 86 Vanagon, now, it as been  converted to a westy camper.
This van was a circus van for most of it's  life. It was also pulling an
heavy trailer gypsy wagon (sleep 6) in the  steep hill of Switzerland. Who
said that vanagon aren't tough.; All paper  and engine condition show that is
the original engine. Now, why the heck  this tranny was not standard in NA.

Benny Boy, that's the standard issue Euro version  Vanagon.  WE NEVER GOT
THEM !  Ralf my German bud can bring one over  for you if you want.  He's going
there next week and coming back with more  vans the end of February.  Also,
someone down in Maine ? is importing used  5 speeds from Germany.  I've lost
track of his name but can find out as  he's a LiMBO member and has a Vanagon
garage down there in Maine somewhere.

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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