No, it is not a bolt-in swap.

The linkage is different, the nose mounts have a different bolt pattern
and length.

Mark

Doug Noganav wrote:
> Anybody know if an 81 Air Cooled Vanagon 4 Speed transmission with work in an 88 Vanagon?
>
> Or what mods would be reqired?
>
> Thanks
>
> Doug
>