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Mon 16 Jan 2006 10:59
passat gearbox - volvotrier
I have a 1995 mark4 Passat 1.8 which I have just bought with a genuine 38000 miles. This lovely car has really stupid gearing as it pulls fifth gear at less than 30mph and starts to get noisy at 60mph corresponding to 3000 revs. Does anyone know if the passat (or golf or vento) diesel gearbox would fit? I did run a Vento diesel (75hp) with much better gearing but the clutch was cable operated (very heavy) whereas my passat has a hydraulic operation. Any tips would be most welcome.
Allan Crossley
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Mon 16 Jan 2006 11:53
passat gearbox - Glaikit Wee Scunner {P}
That's a petrol engined car for you.SWMBO Mazda has 20 mph/1000 rpm in 5th whereas my diesel Passat does 30mph.
Is the car stupid? Buy a diesel.
You may have to get used to it.
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I wasna fu but just had plenty.
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Mon 16 Jan 2006 13:18
passat gearbox - Collos25
Different engines different bellhousings I think.If you could use your bellhousing it may be possible check out the relevent gear ratios.
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