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Ratios table - page 6-64 (V279)

Volkswagen Transporter · 1968–1979

Section 6

Transmission and Rear Axle

Table V. - Ratios

Gear

Tooth ratio

Numerical ratio

1st gear

34/9

3.78

2nd gear

35/17

2.06

3rd gear

29/23

1.26

4th gear (through chassis No. 213 2068 547)

23/28

0.82

4th gear (from chassis No. 213 2068 548)

27/24

0.89

Reverse (through chassis No. 211 2276 560)

20/14 x 43/17

3.61

Reverse (from chassis No. 211 2276 561 through chassis No. 213 2068 547)

20/14 x 43/15

3.80

Reverse (from chassis No. 213 2068 548)

17/12 x 40/15

3.79

Final drive (through chassis No. 213 2300 001)

8/43

5.375

Final drive (from chassis No. 214 2000 001)

7/34

4.857

Final drive (2.0L engine)

7/32

4.57

TRANSMISSION AND REAR AXLE

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