I like it, as it sure does seem to simplify the top end of the engine.  The
cooling lines on the top also seem to be less complicated from what my
daughter's 86 is.

Route 66 Rider!
Ramon Hill
Live Long and Be Free

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Benny boy
Sent: Monday, January 29, 2007 11:29 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: 1986 2.1L carburated 5 speed vanagon!

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