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2.0 air cooled gearbox 1981
Posted: 16 Nov 2025, 10:42
by Bluemagicmarker
Morning
I’ve a DP code gearbox which 4th has gone, Im trying to source a replacement, I see an ABD code one for sale locally, anyone know is this would fit? Or anyone know suitable codes that fit an ‘81 petrol AC?
Thanks v much
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Re: 2.0 air cooled gearbox 1981
Posted: 16 Nov 2025, 14:33
by multisi
DK is the common one for the 2 ltr Aircooled, ABD wont fit its for the later water cooled vans.
Re: 2.0 air cooled gearbox 1981
Posted: 16 Nov 2025, 18:58
by VrindaVan
Do anyone know if the 2.0 & the 1.6 CT has the same coded gearbox? Found a complete at the junkyard the other day
Re: 2.0 air cooled gearbox 1981
Posted: 17 Nov 2025, 09:04
by multisi
Not the same.
Re: 2.0 air cooled gearbox 1981
Posted: 06 Jan 2026, 13:17
by THE KESZTHELY KID
Here's a techy tome from GoWesty about early T25/Vanagon gearbox
Shifter Systems: Why the '80-'82 Vanagon System is Terrible! – GoWesty
Food for though
FWIW I still have Bezza's 1980 box . All new shift bushes and links plus a CSP short shift kit make a BIG difference
