[Vwdiesel] Transmission Gearing with TD and TD options

[Val Christian]

This is good information.

I really like the driveability of the 91, particularily with the 
steering, which is a breeze to setup perfectly.  (Don't get me 
going on the high caster fixed settings of my 2003 Jetta!)
So I'm exploring my options.  If I could convert to a TD 
easily, I might.  This spring I pull the head, and disassemble
looking for a crack in the exterior cooling jacket.  The 
engine has 200K+.  

The prospect of less noise at 50-75 MPH is very attractive.

Val





> The Bentley suggests that for the early years, the NA and TD had the same trans in 
> the A2s. I kept the ACW trans in my '85 when I installed a TD, and quite like the 
> ratios - great for the relatively hilly terrain around here, where I can pull many hills 
> in 5th gear with little effort, provided speed was above 80 km/h or so. If you do a lot 
> of highway driving, you may want a taller 5th gear from a gas model. Keep in mind 
> that all things being equal, the TD is far quieter than the NA, especially once revs 
> climb above 3000 rpm. 3600 rpm is quite smooth in the TD, but could get annoying 
> in the NA after a while...
> As far as I know, the only definite factory mods for the TD are the firewall heat 
> shield, larger rad, and possibly a two stage rad fan, for those cars that came with a 
> single in the NA. Others can complete the list I'm sure...
> 
> On 19 Jan 2004 at 0:19, Val Christian wrote:
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