Re: Wanted: close ratio, [almost]any condition

[Jim Buck <vwpride@mixi.net>]

did you try Redline MT-90 yet? Or is the tranny already in Shitsville?  Just a
'roccomendation.

jim

Kevin wrote:

> Hey all, my FF tranny is grinding every time from 1st to 2nd over 6k rpm.
> And always grinds into 3rd when cold. I've used Mobil-1 synthetic GL-5 for
> about 4 years and i've been reading on the web that it wears the synchros
> out. Well my synchros are worn out, coincidence or not so it's time for a
> close ratio.
>
> I'm looking for a tranny from an 83-84 GTi (i think) or any close ratio
> that has the green drive flanges so i can install a velocity LSD. I'll
> rebuild it totally before i throw it in, so worn out is okay, as long as
> it's just the synchros! I'll pay more for better condition.
>
> Pref. in SoCal so i can look at it first.
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>       San Diego, CA
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