Martin, FWIW here is my 2 cents: You're going to spend a lot of time and money fitting a TDI into your Van so why would you want to risk installing a junkyard trans? The newest transaxle you can get is already 15 years old and who knows how many miles are on it? I'd strongly recommend a rebuilt, unless you enjoy yanking all the TDI stuff out just to swap gearboxes when the 'junker' trans doesn't work. Try Karl Bloss's guide for VW shops at: www.enter.net/~bloss/vw/vwshops Even if they can't help you they should know someone else in your area. If that doesn't work out then send me a p/mail and I can build one for you. Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles // VW dealer mechanic Olympia, WA |
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