[Vwdiesel] Will Golf tranny swap with Pickup?

[TexasTDI]

I thought SMS only happened in 16v 5 speeds?

Chris Thornton
1991 Volkswagen Jetta 2 Door 1.6 Diesel - 236k miles
2000 Volkswagen Golf 1.9TDI (turbo diesel) - 80k miles
Amsoil Synthetic Lubricants Dealer #1098500
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----- Original Message -----
From: <LBaird119 at aol.com>
To: <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
Sent: Friday, April 18, 2003 10:17 PM
Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] Will Golf tranny swap with Pickup?


> > 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