it's a complete bolt-in.
it just involves a LOT of parts, and working everywhere from the pedal
assembly to the trans and axles.
But very doable.
Scott
www.turbovans.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "pdooley" <psdooley@VERIZON.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 8:29 PM
Subject: Re: Probably a silly question, but...

> This was just asked recently.
> The archives should provide lots of info.
> I converted my van 10yrs ago.  Details are fuzzy but didn't seem too hard.
> The clutch line and/or shifter rod runs under the gas tank I think so you
> do
> have some work on your hands.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Stephen Edwards
> Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 11:03 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Probably a silly question, but...
>
> How much trouble would it be to convert an automatic vanagon to stick
> shift?
>
> Just asking...
>
> Steve Edwards, currently driving a stick shift 91 GL with Subaru 2.2
> in the trunk