I'm no gearbox expert, from what I've read and seen isn't it possible to
switch the bellhousing and input shaft and make it compatible?  Please
correct me if I'm wrong here.  Sure would love to have a gas 5 spd in my
van.

Scott
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>the gear box is incompatible.
>please give me location of junkyard so I can post a warning sign to any
>others who think this gearbox will work in their van.
>
>> with that.  I found a '80 vanagon gas engine in a yard with a 5-speed
>> in, how would this gearing setup work coupled to my turbo diesel?  Or is
>> there any gearing available that would better coupled with the turbo
>> diesel setup?  Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>> Jim Lecrone
>>