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Vanagon Ratios
Smiley - October 27th, 2011 at 07:13 PM

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 :D


Thanks


Smiley :)

Bizarre - October 27th, 2011 at 07:45 PM

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

Smiley - October 27th, 2011 at 08:15 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Bizarre
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 :)

Bizarre - October 28th, 2011 at 05:02 PM

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

Regards
Barry

dangerous - October 29th, 2011 at 07:41 AM

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.