1985 Volkswagen Golf transmission swap

1985 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
92,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ACORN182
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can I take a 5speed manual out of a 1985 diesel and put into a 1985 gas powered unit ?
Apr 14, 2009 at 12:19 PM
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WAYNEFRASER
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[quote:5d7a818080="acorn182"]Transmission problem
1985 Volkswagen Golf 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 92000 miles

can I take a 5speed manual out of a 1985 diesel and put into a 1985 gas powered unit ?[/quote:5d7a818080]
It will fit but the gear ratios are different. Better check to see if they are at least close .
May 9, 2009 at 8:01 PM