yOn Thu, 10 Jun 1999, Steve Macaulay wrote:

> >
> > What should one expect the lifetime of a Vanagon manual transmission
> > to be? I know it varies according to ones driving habits, terrain,
> > etc., but *roughly*, how long? I've got an '87 Westy with 112,000
> > miles and the manual transmission is gone; should I be surprised?
> >
>
> I like to also hear about the expected lifetime of a Vanagon automatic
> transmission if anyone has any thoughts to share.
>
> Steve
>
> 89 westy with automatic
>
my 89 automatic lasted only to 60k. got a used tranny for cheap and it
has been going strong ever since.
Phil