Franz Miller (192.69.247.254) - Wed Jun 14 17:24:42 2006

Is the automatic transmission in Vanagons with gas engines, 2-wheel drive, a reliable unit? anyone have any problems?

Reply #1 Iris (63.176.159.183) - Sat Jun 27 09:35:47 2009

......The 1986-1991 Volkswagen Bus spanned a time during which VW thought more power and availability of all-wheel-drive might entice buyers back to its people-mover fold. The new features pleased Volkswagen Bus loyalists, but didn't hold much appeal to those for whom minivan now meant the Dodge Caravan and Plymouth Voyager.

The 1986 Volkswagen Bus, still marketed as the VW Vanagon, debuted both a larger engine and high-tech traction-enhancing all-wheel drive option.

More on the link below.

• auto.howstuffworks.com/volkswagen-bus10.htm

Reply #2 Christian Duval (216.228.216.130) - Tue Jul 21 00:10:00 2009

the automatic transmission in a vanagon is the best deal.

The manual trans. has a problem called "the suddent death syndrome" one of the working component breaks due to design flaw.

it happens around 100, 000 miles.

The automatic trans offers a good speed pick-up because it maintains the engine rpm higher, thus higher torque.

Well maintained and with a good oil cooler they are very reliable.

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