I always have to think this one through, but AFAIK, the air cooled and
diesel transmission overall length (front bracket included) are the
same so the overall drivetrain position is the same. Like some diesel
guys use the air cooled transmission. So....

If the DZ nose mount is original (and obviously the linkage works),
with the exception of having to swap transmission input shafts  (or
cut the air cooled one), it should be a bolt up affair.

What say ye list? Am I all wet on this one?

Neil.

On 3/22/14, Sam Payne <bungeegull@hotmail.com> wrote:

>     I’m looking for some information about the fit of an aircooled vanagon
> transmission (code DK) into my I4, 51% conversion. I currently have a
> diesel vanagon transmission in there (code DZ), and an audi 80 engine (code
> 3A), supported by the earlier version diesel engine bars.

>      My van is an ‘86, and originally had a 2.1 wbx engine.
>     ..... I chose to use the Diesel transmission,
> which did fit, but then I had to buy what I was told was a diesel linkage,
> and then modify it. It has worked fine for 3-4 years now, and I do like the
> power boost it gives.
>     In any case, I’m about to drive across country with kids and want to
> try a DK aircooled transmission, because the high revs with the diesel
> transmission at highway speeds make us a little crazy. I don’t love the
> gear ratios in the DK, or the return to sluggish performance I will see,
> but it seems worth a shot. Will it fit in there without more modification?

-- 
Neil n

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