Re: trans axle info

["Chris DeLong" <green536@hotmail.com>]

>
> > I looked at the tranny's on the cars and cannot find where the markings
>are.
> > I want to rip out the transaxle from the Jetta possibly and put it into
>the
> > GTi. What is the ratio difference between the two? Better top end
>speed?
>

Classic example of why not to use a Chilton manual for reference.


>If my Chilton's manual is correct, the GTI will have either an FR or FN
>transmission and the Jetta should have a 9A.

>From my US point of view GTi's HERE did not ever come with an FN or FR 
(never even heard of this one). And all '85 GTi's and GLi's (8V) come with a 
9A up to model year '90.

  I think the gear section on
>scirocco.org has the ratios.

Good point Tim.




Chris DeLong
ICQ#45030867
Seattle, WA USA
'80 16V Rag
'78 Scirocco (for sale)
'82 GLI
'84 Jetta Diesel (for sale)
'80 Jetta
'80 'Vert
'65 Bus (ugly, but good for campin' W/toaster oven)
'61 17 Window


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