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Date:         Mon, 14 Jul 2003 18:06:58 -0400
Reply-To:     Bob O Shaughnessy <vanagon@COLUMBUS.RR.COM>
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From:         Bob O Shaughnessy <vanagon@COLUMBUS.RR.COM>
Subject:      Re: jetta tranny to a diesel Westy
In-Reply-To:  <20030714214603.42083.qmail@web11101.mail.yahoo.com>
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On 7/14/03 5:46 PM, "Dave Cromwell" <tortugasmarinas@YAHOO.COM> wrote:


> Anyone know if an early 80's vintage 5 spd tranny will work
> in a diesel Westy?  If so,would there be any advantage over a 4 spd?
> What modifications would be necessary?
> Dave Cromwell
> tortugasmarinas@yahoo.com
>


    I can't see any advantages, except perhaps if you were planning on going
sideways.


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Bob O'Shaughnessy,         Columbus, OH
vanagon@columbus.rr.com
99 A3 Jetta TDI
82 Diesel Westy (with blown engine) + Quantum TD engine
74 Bus (Dad's)
72 Wife, 95 Cat, 96 Cat, 98 Kid, 00 Kid, 01 Dog, 02 kid
25 House
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