If you have both cars it should be a no brainier. That's how I did my 4 speed conversion and I kept the slush box just in case.

David's electronic Zapper Collar

On Aug 22, 2013, at 5:37 PM, "Zeitgeist" <gruengeist@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> 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
> 
> 
> 
> --
> Casey