Aw yes! The E-Mode automatic. This was a feature used on the Diesels to
provide a little bit better economy while coasting. Actually I think the
real goal was to stop the noises and vibrations any time acceleration was
not required. Swapping the valve body and detent should give the same
features to the Vanagon automatic.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
BenT Syncro
Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2009 7:36 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Compatibility of A1 Rabbit/Jetta Autotrans

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
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