[Vwpickups] 4 speed to 5 speed conversion

[Roger Brown]

John Floyd wrote:
> Recently, I purchased a 1980 low mileage with a 4sp trans. When down
> shifting yesterday there was some gear grinding and now it won't go into
> 1st 2nd or reverse. Which would be more cost effective? Repair the 4spd
> or replace it with a 5sp? I live in Los Angeles. Is there a shop someone
> could recommend that could do this for me? Where can I purchase a 5 spd
> and everything I need to have the conversion done? Is there a shop that
> would do it all (find the 5spd and do the conversion)? I don't work on
> my vehicles, so I really need someone to do the work for me. Thanks for
> your replies. John


Might first check the shift linkage, something may have come loose or worn out there:
- http://www.4crawler.com/Diesel/ForSale/ShiftLinkageInstall.shtml#DiagnosingProblems


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   Roger