Date:         Tue, 24 Oct 2006 10:33:22 -0700
Reply-To:     BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: how can you tell 4-speed vs. 5-speed apart outside of the van
Comments: To: Mark Drillock <mdrillock@cox.net>
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On 10/24/06, Mark Drillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote:
>
> The 5 speed tranny is longer than the 4 speed. A simple comparison with
> a tape measure will tell them apart. Measure from the shift lever pivot
> to the nose mounting face with the 4 studs.
>
> The tranny code stamped on the lower edge can help, assuming the tranny
> is in original condition. The case section where VW stamped the
> identifying codes is the same for later 4 speeds, 5 speeds, and Syncros,
> assuming no diff lock. This case section is often damaged internally and
> can get replaced during a rebuild. Then the code shows whatever the
> donor tranny was, not what the tranny is now.
>
> Mark


Mark,

Do you have any idea what the differences in length are? I couldn't use this
method as I already that 5-speed packaed. However, I have a diesel 5-speed
that I am also trying to identify. This will help in the identification
process if I am ubable to find the tranny codes.

Thanks,
Ben


> BenT Syncro wrote:
>
> > Hi Gang,
> >
> > I was curious how yo can tel the trannies apart. I'm about to ship one
> to
> > Jake and it occurred to me, I really did not know how to tell one from
> the
> > other. I was unable to read the codes on the transmission except for the
> > embossed numbers on the case that said something like 091.301.103 D. I
> > cannot be 100% sure that is what it said.
> >
> > TIA
> >
> > --
> > BenT
> >
>



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BenT