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.

http://www.benplace.com/odd/5speed1.jpg
http://www.benplace.com/odd/5speed2.jpg
http://www.benplace.com/odd/5speed3.jpg
http://www.benplace.com/odd/5speed4.jpg
http://www.benplace.com/odd/5speed6.jpg

Cheers, Ben