Or you could start running swepco 201, even more expensive then redline, and change it even more often! That's what us syncro people do! : )

Oil is way cheaper then a transmission. 

-craig

> On Jun 20, 2014, at 2:48 PM, Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> I had the pleasure of viewing a 1.8T being prepped for install in a
> Vanagon. Good to get your input Stuart. I'm sure one could get the R&R
> done for less elsewhere but one gets what they pay for? Sure beat the
> heck out of doing the Jane Fonda workout with a "new" tranny perched
> on a rental jack while away from home.    ;)
> 
> Synthetic oil? Likely. Even with my slightly higher HP engine, given
> oil change intervals as per the AA web page, I'm certain a properly
> rated synthetic name brand should suffice. Not sure I'll run Redline
> MT again though. At 20K mile change intervals maybe I could find a
> more realistically priced gear oil?
> 
> Neil.
> 
> 
>> On 6/20/14, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote:
>> .....  Eion now
>> also does Subaru conversions along with the Bostig, which he has done since
>> its inception.  He's the only guy I'd take my Vanagon to when I get too old
>> or lazy to lift a wrench.  If I had an extra $10k lying around I'd have him
>> do my Subaru conversion next week.
>> 
>> Did you refill with synthetic gear oil?  It makes a difference in shifting.
> 
> 
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