Typically the diesel DM or DX trans has either a 5.43 or a 5.86 final drive
ratio..The DK or air cooled has a 4.57..Much taller and mo better to
drive...Otherwise they are compatible..but use a DK and you will be a happy
camper.

Daryl of AA Transaxle
425-788-4070
"On the cutting edge of old technology"

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Jim Arnott
Sent: Friday, November 27, 2009 5:28 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Trans Question

If you've got some trees that need removal.  Pretty low gears.
Physically the same gearing way different.

http://volksweb.relitech.com/helmut/GEARBOX.HTM

Jim

On Nov 27, 2009, at 5:06 PM, zzyzx wrote:

> Is the diesel westy transmission compatible with a 2.0L air cooled
> engine?
> Steve