Actually, the Rialta uses a different final drive ratio.  I don't remember
the numbers but the Rialta spins the engine faster to compensate for the
weight.  Also note, the 98 and up Rialta uses different tires front/rear.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Michael Modl <Modl6971@AOL.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Date: Friday, May 28, 1999 1:31 AM
Subject: Re: 93 Eurovan Automatic Transmission?

>In a message dated 5/27/99 8:04:12 AM Pacific Daylight Time, kkorn@jump.net
>writes:
>
><< Is the tranny in my new '99 Rialta the same as in the VR6 Eurovan? I
sure
>hope
> it's reliable!
>
> Ken >>
>
>Yes it is. Basically the 97 and newer Eurovan VR6s have great automatics.
You
>shouldn't have anything to worry about. See ya,Michael.