I don't remember any particular problem with the elevation going over Tioga
(the highest, I think), Conway & other passes & summits in the Sierras.  You
will be shifting down for sure going up, probably way down for some of the
tighter curves, especially if there's much traffic.  Better to enjoy the
fantastic scenery!  You won't have enough acceleration to take advantage of
short passing lanes and you'll block faster traffic if you try.  Be careful of
the brakes going down Tioga if you're fully loaded.  A good excuse to pull out
occasionally and enjoy the overlooks.

These are the roads where a 5 speed transmission would be very welcome.  The
differences between the 2-3-4 gears are too much.

'85 7 pass. Vanagon.
//Jack

Date sent:              Wed, 20 Jun 2007 16:03:10 -0700
From:                   "Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott"
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Subject:                Higher elevation -- anything to watch out for?
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> Next month the Mrs and I will be driving through/over the Sierra Nevada
> mountains. Maybe up to 10,000 ft (3000m) elevation. How well does the
> 1.9l's ECU handle that thinner air?
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