Re: Transmission swap question

[T Berk <tberk@mindspring.com>]

> tessjobe wrote:
> 
> Ok so this is probably a dumb one but here goes.
> 
> If I am going to swap a 4 speed for a 5 speed. Is it a straight swap
> if both transmissions are complete with all linkages?
> Does anything need to be done at the shifter itself? I did this many
> years back on  an early Rabbit and forgot how I did it. If I remember
> correctly the only thing I needed off of the 4speed was the shift
> rods. Is this correct, hate to start the project and find out in the
> middle that I'm missing parts. Thank you in advance for assistance.
> 
> Paul
> 79 Scirocco

Did this on a 78;

Most all the linkage rods are the same, one is a bit longer.
The small 'half-dumbell' shaped part with the rubber end on the bottom
is a bit different.
Note- The longest of the rods has one end that is Not 90 degrees, study
as you take it apart.


You'll prob. want to align the whole linkage thing after the bolts are
all in, check your Bentley for the plate under the shift boot and the
reverse lock out gate clearances.

hth,
TBerk
BTW- It's a good time to replace them there seals, eh?

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