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Hi everyone My poor old 1.7NA Vanagon has sprung a leak! There she was just sitting waiting for her gearbox and suddenly half a tank of diesel was soaking into the ground. Upon further investigation I found that a small screw, with a piece of roofing felt as a washer, had been dislodged from a hole ...

Just browsing through the Brickyard and I notice that there is a 5-speed box available for the 1.7D. Is it just a straight swap between the gearboxes (ALD to ASP)? Bolt off old (damaged), bolt on new (possibly improved)? The ratios are:- ALD 1st 3,78; 2nd 2,06; 3rd 1,23;4th 0,85; Rev 3,67; Final Dri...

Thanks for the information.

The site is a great help.

Richard

Hi to everyone I am very confused now. I checked my engine in my 1989 van and have an engine number of 033 103 021 stamped on the block, with LPH D stamped near it. These numbers do not seem to correspond with the way numbers are in the manual. Also I had a look at the gearbox (which needs replacing...