Well, I suppose that I wasn't surprised when the transmission on my '88
Westy gave out last week. This after logging nearly 6,000 miles this summer
behind the power of my '98 A3 2.0 L. Perhaps the 11 year old transmission
was feeling inadequate...perhaps I've just got bad luck, as I was planning
on selling the van this month anyhow. I'm in Seattle, and I could use some
advice.
1) Would a prospective buyer be more interested in the van if it had a five
speed tranny put in?
2) Has anyone sucessfully installed a five speed with a 2.0L motor? If so
what's the word?
3) Anyone interested in buying the van prior to the trans replacement?
(Unlikely since a test drive is impossible)

That's about it, i appreciate any and all responses...I'm in between ISP's,
homes, and van's for that matter, and subsequently off list for the time
being. Please Pmail. Thanks all.

Mark Drovdahl (Rufus, '88 Westy -Jetta powered, transmission challenged)
mdrovdah@spu.edu
Seattle, WA
206.427.3310