[Vwdiesel] Swap Costs/Misc Ramblings

[Nate Wall]

Loren says:

"Don't forget the tranny pushrod seal and possibly bushing, in the front of the
tranny."

Can this be accessed w/ the transmission removed, or do I have to get to it after
prying out the big green metal pressfit cap w/ the VW logo on it? In two weeks,
the tranny (hopefully) will be out. I bought that seal from VW years ago when I
replaced the clutch, but never replaced it.

I bought a clutch kit from VW, amazingly for only $110. The pressure plate
(Sachs) is obviously remanufactured (has an "X" after the part no which indicates
this, and some pitting in unimportant areas). The disc is marked "Made in Mexico"
with no apparent brand name. Evidently NA and TD use the same clutch, as the box
is marked for both. Think this will be o.k.?

BTW last night I checked the block numbers on the original TD motor still hauling
my butt around and the one I bought from Gary (068 103 011) and other casting
numbers/letters in the same geneaal area. Everyone matches (are all the same).
Yippee! Looks like it will work. The engine I bought originally came out of a
Quantum TD, I belive, and then was rebuilt.

--Nate