> My 85 golf diesel daily driver just blew a hole in the side of its 5sp
trans.
>   I have a 5 speed in an 81 diesel pickup.  Will they swap easily or even at
>  all?  Any help or advise appreciated.
  Ahhh, the non-problem (according to VW) self machining syndrome?
Direct swap.  :)  It'll bolt right up.
     Loren