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| posted on June 6th, 2003 at 04:14 PM |
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auto v manual kombi
while searching for a kombi 1971-77 I have seen many manual cars. Today I looked at an automatic. While I prefer manual, are there any known issues
with the automatic? How about replacement gear boxes and parts in camparison with manual?
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| posted on June 6th, 2003 at 04:26 PM |
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2 L autos are strong as anything.
I have "heard" the 1800 auto aint so good.
I am very happy with my T4 2L auto!
Great for highway cruizing - a bit heavy on juice for the 2km trips though. Takes a while before 3rd kicks in
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| posted on June 6th, 2003 at 04:35 PM |
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Kombi automatics come from the 411 sedan and are almost identical with Type 3 autos. They are a good, strong, smooth box when in good condition.
Some people will tell you that auto Kombis have difficulty mounting small obstacles like kerbs, or in loose dirt or sand and so aren't suitable
for Campmobiles that might see off-road conditions. I don't want to take mine off the tar, so even if that's true I don't care. I HAVE
noticed that you need plenty of revs to reverse over obstacles - reverse gear seems a bit weaker than the forward speeds.
But if you can live with that, then they are just great to drive, especially in the city traffic. I love mine so much I wouldn't go back to a
manual now. They are not slow either - put the boot in and mine just leaps away from a standing start. The shift points are also very well designed,
but of course you can row the lever if you want. I've never needed to.
They are not difficult to rebuild. I had mine done at Bruce Geddes in Peakhurst in Sydney, a long-time VW workshop that also specialise in gearboxes.
Mine needed some new bands and seals but that was about it. It cost me about $600 for that. One interesting thing is that the two drive shafts are
different lengths - the diff is offset to one side.
Don't be afraid of auto Kombis - they are great.
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| posted on June 6th, 2003 at 04:42 PM |
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I too was scared, but retrospective knowledge shows that you have far more to worry about with a manual box -:jesus |
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| posted on June 6th, 2003 at 05:29 PM |
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I would agree with Phil74camper..... i think the auto is great.... i have driven over a few rocky unsealed roads and had no problem.... great in
traffic.... not the best up steeeep hills but what kombi is???
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| posted on June 6th, 2003 at 05:47 PM |
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My '89 Caravelle is auto, its fine, will tow a car on a car trailer no worries.
It is a bit slower that the manual 5 speed one and uses a bit more fuel.
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| posted on June 7th, 2003 at 11:28 AM |
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Hey, perfect timing for a question I've been meaning to ask.
How hard is it to fit a 1.8L type 4 motor out of a manual to a 1.8L auto box?
('74 bus).
Obviously the flywheel & clutch are replaced by a drive plate? But is the end of the crank the same? Are there any other linkages to the Auto box,
throttle or vacuum?
Thanks,
Andy
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| posted on June 10th, 2003 at 05:56 PM |
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Andy, I've replied to your other post. I've heard that there were two different autos, one mechanical kickdown and one vacuum.
Kruizin Kol
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