Re: transaxle types

[T Berk <tberk@mindspring.com>]

Julie Macfarlane wrote:
> 
> I want to change the transaxle on the Gti to one with out a short ratio gear
> set. What is the ratio on an '85 Jetta? I love the get up and go, but
> running the car over long distance is hard on the engine as in 5th gear it
> runs at 3500 rpm at 65. After 9 years with a Rocco, it makes me want to
> shift gear, but I can't go higher!
> TIA
> 
> --

Why not just replace the 5th gear for a taller one? That way you can
have the sportyness of the lower gears and have a tall 5th for cruising. 

>From what I understand you can drop that side of the trans/eng down, pop
the end cap (have a replacement handy), and install the 5th without
pulling the whole trans out.

hth,
TBerk

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