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Subject:Re: 88GL Tranny Swap - from manual to automatic
From:Zeitgeist
Date:Thu, 22 Aug 2013 15:37:32 -0700

I have a couple threads on TS about exactly this type of project.  I'm
currently moving forward with this as part of my TDI swap.  I plan on
running one of the new 3.27 ratio diffs.  I even have a gentleman in
Seattle who will be working with me to do a direct swap between his
automagic bits and my manual items--stem to stern.  No money changing
hands.

On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 2:00 PM, JRodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote:

> It appears there is among Vanagonauts who drive manual tranny vans a
> "Bad Clutch Leg Syndrome" whereby switching to an automatic becomes
> necessary. I am one.
>
> How hard could it be to make the swap? Anyone done it before? Problems?
> Can the same engine be used? What mods are necessary? I know the axles
> must be changed = but what else? And  how difficult?
>
> Thanks.
>
> John
>

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