On Fri, 24 Dec 1999, Lerche wrote:

> I have just got myself a VW Caravelle 94'
> It has automatic gear and a 2,4 l diesel engine.
>
> My problem is that when I drive for examble 120 Km/H ( ~70 MPH) my RPM's are about 4500
> It makes a lot of noice to drive arround with all that RPM's
>
> I know that the car have got a new gearbox for about 1 year ago and I'm now affraid that it's not the right
> gearbox that is mounted on the car.
>
> Does any of you know about the relationship between speed and RPM's on a car like mine ? like is
> it a normal ratio that's on the gearbox ??
>
> ( Sorry about my English, hope you understand the meaning anyway)
>
> Best regarts
> Kim Lerche
> lerche@tbc-automatik.dk
>

I test-drove one off the dealers in '94.  I experienced exactly what you
are.

Gregor Brandt

I'd rather be rock climbing.