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Subject:Re: Vanagon/Subaru conversion
From:John Rodgers
Date:Wed, 3 Jan 2018 20:17:59 -0600

Guys, the Vanagon tranny  I have is a four forward speed version found in
most gas powered vanagons. It has the Mullendore ( Im not sure I spelled
that right) adaptor that allows the use of a late model diesel starter. It
does away completely with the Bosch starter shaft   bushing that gives so
much trouble. The TDI starter is cheaper than the a Bosch rebuilt and gives
far less trouble.

I will be selling the trasnmission, the bushkng and TDI starter together.

John

On Jan 3, 2018 11:08, "Neil N" <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

> This approach involves using a reverse set of Subarugears ring and
> pinion, and the discussion is quite long, but from what I recall you'd
> need the reverse R&P, modified linkage + custom linkage parts, Small
> Car clutch housing, and probably their flywheel and clutch.
>
> https://tinyurl.com/y7q8ef5s
>
> I think this subarugears link should shed even more light in less words?
>   ;)
>
> http://www.subarugears.com/Parts/Vanagon.html
>
>
>
> On Tue, Jan 2, 2018 at 11:16 AM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Planning on swapping the Vanagon 4 speed tranny for the Subaru 5 speed
> > eventually. What has to be done to the tranny to accomplish this!
>
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> Neil n
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