Tranny Swap

[a_n9ne]

Hey i've been to DubSport once to get my CEL checked, anyways, i have a 99.5 jetta vr6 thats automatic... i was thinking about selling it and getting a 5 speed 1.8t, but now im considering swapping the tranny for a 5 or maybe 6 speed. How much would this cost and do you think it would be better to sell it or swap it?

Aco

[Smartiepants]

Re: Tranny Swap

Engine swaps paired with tranny swaps. It is much more cost effective to sell and buy a different one.

[a_n9ne]

Re: Tranny Swap

another question, my CEL's been on for a while and it would go away by itself, but yesterday it flashed, i have just under 130,000kms and i probably need a new timing belt, how much would this cost?

[stefan]

Re: Tranny Swap

timing belt shouldn't throw a cel.

[Dubsport Inc]

Re: Tranny Swap

The swap would out weigh the price of purchasing the different vehicle. The flashing CEL is caused by a overfueling of the catalytic conv and is dangerous... it is usaully caused by a misfire.
Richard

[a_n9ne]

Re: Tranny Swap

dangerous?

[Dubsport Inc]

Re: Tranny Swap

It will glow red and overheat, may start a grass fire or worse yet a car fire.
Richard

[stefan]

Re: Tranny Swap

one of the crews at my work lost a truck last year due to a catalytic ignited grass fire. these things are hot enough at the best of times.

[a_n9ne]

Re: Tranny Swap

lol so when my sister asked me for a ride to the bar and i said i cant my cars gonna blow up i wasnt too far off

[Kor]

Re: Tranny Swap

If CEL is flashing, don't drive.

[VWSM]

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timing belt shouldn't throw a cel.

It will if the belt jumped,seen it alot of times.

[VAG_Tech]

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Vr6's don't have timing belts. They have chains.

[VWSM]

Re: Tranny Swap

Vr6's don't have timing belts. They have chains.

and the tensioners never fail lol....

[VAG_Tech]

Re: Tranny Swap

and the tensioners never fail lol....

True.. so true..