In a message dated 98-12-05 01:26:27 EST, mac_stricklen@YAHOO.COM writes:

<< work with an automatic transmission and this is what I got in my '80
 Westy.

 However, a little while back I thought there was some discussion about
 the 5000/quantum auto tranny being the same one from the Vanagon.  Did
 this turn out not to be the case?

 If this they really were the same transmission it would seem like I
 could bolt the 5cyl engie right up to my Vanagon and go go go.
  >>

hmmmm.....maybe a radiator and some coolant lines will help, too... ;<)

chris