from the Bentley: ((Rabbit/Jetta 1977 through 1984 Diesel)
"The VW "E-mode" automatic transmission has an extra selector lever
position designated "E" (for economy)... With the selector lever at E,
the declutching valve, build into the kickdown valve is opened by the
accelerator cable whenever the accelerator is returned to it's fully
up position. The release of hydraulic pressure by the declutching
valve causes the forward clutch of the transmission to disengage, thus
allowing the engine to return to idle while the vehicle coasts, or
"freewheels" (it is this freewheeling that provides the improvement in
fuel economy). When the accelerator is again depressed, the
declutching valve is closed and the forward clutch is reengaged."

On Sun, Dec 13, 2009 at 7:36 PM, BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> This is mostly a poke to see if Gerry is awake.
>
> Anyway, I just acquired an 82 Diesel Jetta with an autotrans. I
> understand the innards are essentially the same as �the trans used in
> a Vanagon. So there is this weird position on the shifter marked 'E'
> after Neutral and Drive. Feels like a coasting position. If the
> Vanagon has the same trans, is it possible to have the same thing on
> Vanagons?
>
> Just thinking out loud and seeing if Gerry is awake at the same time.
>
>
> BenT
> Sent from my mobile device
>

-- 
Karl
1981 VW Westy "Jenny"
2000 VW Jetta GLS VR6
Wilmington, DE