Vanagon Ratios

Smiley Veteran Volks Folk

2,125 posts · joined Oct 2008 · 27 Oct 2011, 7:13 pm

#868973

Hey all.

I was wondering if anyone could tell me what the gearbox ratios are for an early model, aircooled 4 speed Vanagon?

Been looking on the net but can't seem to find much.

Any help appreciated 😀

Thanks

Smiley 🙂

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Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,787 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 27 Oct 2011, 7:45 pm

#868978

ok - hope I got this right

There are 2 transmissions
ABD
4.83 - final drive
3.78 - 1st
2.06 - 2nd
1.23 - 3rd
0.85 - 4th

DU

4.86 - final drive
3.78 - 1st
2.06 - 2nd
1.26 - 3rd
0.85 - 4th

I can PDF you stuff from the manual if you like

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Smiley Veteran Volks Folk

2,125 posts · joined Oct 2008 · 27 Oct 2011, 8:15 pm

#868990

Bizarre wrote:I can PDF you stuff from the manual if you like

That would be awesome if you could.

Will PM you my email address.

Cheers man.

Smiley 🙂

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Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,787 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 28 Oct 2011, 5:02 pm

#869150

Mate,
just sent you an 86 page 4 meg file
Let me know if it doesnt work

Regards
Barry

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dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome

5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 29 Oct 2011, 7:41 am

#869222

Those codes should tell you what the trans ratios were from the VW factory.
"early vanagon"s had a basic 091 trans with the shift mechanism on the side of the nose cone.
I have seen some with 091 ratios (4.57 CW&P and 0.883 fourth) and some with a taller 0,816 fourth.

The later 4 speed trans had the shift through the side of the main case(much better!), just like the 5 speed
and usually had the 4.83 coarse tooth CW&P and either the 0.82 or 0.85 ratio.
Lots of aftermarket and genuine parts available for these 4-speed trans now.
Excellent base for any high performance application.(if you like making shift linkages).
...although the coarse tooth 4.83 is not as good as the earlyer 4.86 and 4.57.

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