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Subject:Re: Vanagon/Subaru conversion
From:Don Hanson
Date:Thu, 4 Jan 2018 06:02:39 -0800

Thanks.

On Jan 3, 2018 6:26 PM, "John Rodgers" <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote:

> 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!
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Neil n
> >
> > Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general
> >
> > 1988 Westy Images
> >
> > 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical
> >
> > Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group
> >
>