vwztips
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- Joined
- Aug 30, 2009
- Location
- Greenville, SC
- TDI
- 2005 Passat GLS Wagon TDI 5 spd manual w/BSM delete 2011 Tiguan TDI/DSG 2005 Audi A4 Avant 6MQ TDI 2011 BMW X5 35d
I find it easier to let the fuse box hang down.
No reason why not, it would be a simple solution. I don't have ready access to a lathe here, but I can think of a few vendors that could knock something out and make it available for swaps.Why wouldn't a oilite bronze custom bearing work as well in a BHW crank?
Its really not that big of a deal top swap cranks when you have the transmission out already. Plus if you are doing the BSM and timing belt, you are pretty much 90% of the way there.Without a 5.5mm spacer between the block and the trans, it seems you can make it work, several people have.
You MAY also be able to make it work with a spacer, you just need to be REALLY careful how deep you install the pilot bearing and double check the engagement length.
My understanding is that the 012 and 01Es really do not like having the input shaft supported properly by the pilot bearing. Someone on here forgot to install the pilot and found it immediately very hard to shift, especially 1st.
The crank option is a whole lot of work, but not expensive if you do your own labor. Used ARL cranks go for $40-80 in UK + shipping.
I have not got to the bottom of why my 6sp swap is resonating so badly. I am doing some more work on it this week, and will post once I find something conclusive. I need hard facts before I post.
The only USA options are the 240mm from the 2.0 fsi cars but I'm not sure how it will hold up with diesel torque. Using an SMF is not an option as it destroys synchro rings in the 01E.So which ones will? I have been searching and all the ones I see are for MK IV's. Is this an EU only part? I like the idea of keeping the DMF to keep the NVH down. I have the VR60 clutch in my MK IV Jetta and it is noisy as hell. But at the same time I want one that will hold up to a mild tune. I mostly drive like an old fart, but every now and then I want to punch it and play
Scott
I forgot to mention I am going with a 5 speed so I guess I won't need the spacer, thanks.5 speed or 6 speed?
5 speed - no problems.
6 speed - 240mm flywheel requires the spacer and longer dowel pins.
From what I have read here and other forums, do not use a SMF with the 6 speed. It will destroy your syncro's quickly.
Not true. While a very few have had syncro problems using smf kits in 01E's, both used the exact same clutch kit meant for gas engines with stiff-ish sprung clutch disks. We've been doing this in the TDI world for years with the vr6/g60 based setups with no problems. However, it's been found out the hard way that an 01E absolutely requires a very softly sprung clutch disk and a heavy flywheel to absorb torsional harmonics. All the 02A, 02J, 02M, 02Q, 01A transmissions don't seem to care in the same manner. Having said that, there are tons of people in europe running thousands of miles trouble free on 01E's with appropriate smf kits that just happen to not work so well with our BHW arrangement (namely shorter crank snout limiting pilot bearing engagement with spacer plate when using dmf setup).From what I have read here and other forums, do not use a SMF with the 6 speed. It will destroy your syncro's quickly.
You can use a 01E 6 speed trans and the stock starter without using a spacer plate between the trans & the engine.With a 5 speed you can retain your original starter as well. 6 speed uses a Euro only unit.
I noticed than in your Fuelly graph you got a substantial pump in mileage from May 1 to May 8 (36.6 to 41.7 MPG) with your six speed set up. Do you attribute that mostly to going from winter to summer fuel or driving more highway, or .... ?My 40km drive to work this morning:
No hypermiling, just 10K over the limit cruising in traffic. I'm averaging 5.4 right now in the warmer weather. 70% hwy.