[Vwdiesel] FF transmission swap

[LBaird119 at aol.com]

In a message dated 11/12/2006 11:27:47 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
cturn at netscape.ca writes:

> Gee whiz, could I already have the solution to my  
> own problem? Is there any problem swapping a 1980 transmission into  
> 1991, like flange sizes, etc?

  Inner flanges are probably 100mm instead of 90mm.  Otherwise 
It'll bolt up if all the needed mounting bolts, holes, threads are 
there.
  You'll gain a drop in rpm of roughly 200 rpm if you're running an 
ACH or similar right now.  More if it has a lower final.

> 
> On another matter, the Golf has started to act up lately - losing  
> power momentarily in 5th gear. Shifting into 4th, it picks right up  
> again. It never stalls. Could this be the solenoid acting up -  
> electrical connection? Or something dreadful?
> 
> 

  Tis the season to check your fuel filters???  Fixed one list car 
so far!  ;-)
     Loren