If one swapped in the entire older style linkage, could they add the "missing" center linkage bushing (the one normally over fuel tank) at hole where front rod exits? *pic of newer style bushing installed on my '81 (I did the reverse installing an '85 transmission + linkage)* * * *http://tinyurl.com/325lcdj* * * *I think ID of that part is too large for the older style shift rod but maybe something else there?* * * *Not sure if moving that center bushing further aft would allow the "U" joint on front portion of rod to do its' thing properly though.* * * *IIRC the old style front rod exits this same hole. * * * *Neil. * On Wed, Dec 8, 2010 at 8:17 AM, zzyzx <zzyzx9@gmail.com> wrote: > Will a stock 1980 air cooled transmission provide service in 1983.5 > watercooled without mods to mounting points and linkage? > Both are 4 spd. > > I have a 1983.5 with a bad trans and hope my 1980 parts bus trans can be > used in the 1983.5 > > All comments appreciated. >
-- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines |
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