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Subject:Re: Limited Vanagon content: using reverse running transaxles
From:Joshua Van Tol
Date:Mon, 23 Nov 1998 19:08:24 -0600

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>>The Alternator and Water Pump will also be spinning backwards.
>
>
>Oh yeah, accesories.  I gues the power steering and AC would need attention
>too.  This might be getting out of hand.
>Unless...
>We could route the belts differently, to turn the accesories the proper
>direction.
>
>>Personally I would investigate making the Audi transmission go in reverse.
>
>
>Yup.  Just concerned about the helical gears.  The strait cut reverse gear
>could care less which way it turns, but I think helical gears are
>directional.  Any thoughts on this?

The AC compressor won't care which direction it's spun. The alternator just
needs a new fan. The PS pump would be a big problem. Probably easier to fit
a pump that is already made to be run backwards, perhaps from a Honda or a
Hyundai?

Joshua Van Tol -- jjvantol@lear.csp.ee.memphis.edu