Shift linkages are different.
in '81 enters at bottom, 88 enters on side.

You will also get slightly taller gearing since 81 aircooled has a 4.57 final ratio.

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--- On Tue, 4/21/09, Doug Noganav <vanagon@ASTOUND.NET> wrote:

> From: Doug Noganav <vanagon@ASTOUND.NET>
> Subject: Trans swap between Vanagons
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Received: Tuesday, April 21, 2009, 8:28 PM
> 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
>

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