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Old 12-25-2006, 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by t walgamuth View Post
i would be surprised if the trannies are different between gas and diesel. the rear end will be different though.

the only different tranny was the one in the 16v. it was a close ratio with a 1 to 1 final vs the normal .80 or so overdrive ratio. it also was a totally differnt tranny, a getrag, i believe. with a different shift pattern even.

tom w
I completely forgot about the final drive, that would solve the problem.

I always apply what I know about VWs, which seems to burn me more often than help me in terms of wrenching on the MB.

My MB is the first front engine/rear wheel drive car I've ever had.
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