General question regarding Vanagon Transmissions: I am in the process of
putting a '91 Subaru 2.2 L engine in a 1984 Vanagon GL which had the 1.9 L
WBX gas engine. The transmission is a bit tired after 200,000 miles showing
signs of syncro's failing in 2nd and 3rd gear.
The question is, can I put in a later model transmission in this vehicle?
Is the linkage the same and the output flanges and halfshafts? Did they
change the gear ratios? That may be advantageous with the Subaru engine if
they went to slightly higher gearing with the bigger WBX in later years.
I have been getting conflicting stories from wrecking yards. Some say you
can, others say you can only use a '84 or 85 transmission in an '84.
Thanks for the advice
Rich
