Engine + manual swap - need mechanic near PDX

r3dplanet

Well-known member
Joined
Mar 10, 2016
Location
Portland
TDI
2004 Golf
Hi.

A couple of months back I bought a roller 2004 Golf TDI with a blown engine and automatic trans for cheap. I already have a built and ready engine plus 5-speed manual gearbox from my 2005 Golf. My plan was to wait until Spring and do the swap and conversion. Instead I have a broken right hand and wrist and need to move soon.

Does anyone know somewhere within towing distance of Portland, Oregon who can do this swap? I hate to just hire this out but I can't change that.

Cheers,
Red
 

pudman2003

Veteran Member
Joined
Feb 17, 2016
Location
Wa
TDI
Mk4 Tropical Orange GTD, Lifted Jetta Wagon TDI, MK2 Jetta Coupe GTD
I would be interested, done several auto to manual swaps.
Unfortunately I'm most likely to far from you. I live in Poulsbo Wa.
I know the mk4 quite well.
Try getting in touch with Cascade German see if They can recommend someone. Maybe Member Old Poopie.
Good luck.
Robert
 

r3dplanet

Well-known member
Joined
Mar 10, 2016
Location
Portland
TDI
2004 Golf
Thanks! I'll send them a note right away. I do consider Poulsbo to be within towing distance, but let me see if I can find a local outfit first. Thanks for making me aware of you. I may very well come knocking.

-Red
 
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pudman2003

Veteran Member
Joined
Feb 17, 2016
Location
Wa
TDI
Mk4 Tropical Orange GTD, Lifted Jetta Wagon TDI, MK2 Jetta Coupe GTD
I have done a lot of business with Aaron and Boys at Cascade German over the last ten years. I have nothing but good things to say about them.

I like the Mk4 Tdi, and try to keep as many alive as I can.

I service a dozen Vw diesels, from a Mk 1 caddy to an 05 Pd.

Let me know if I can help.

I have gotten a lot of practice with Vw wiring diagrams.

I couldn't keep them all running without the Tdi club.
Thank you Tdi club!

Robert
 

Ol'Rattler

Top Post Dawg
Joined
Jul 3, 2007
Location
PNA
TDI
2006 BRM Jetta
If your manual tranny is from a gasser the ratios are completely wrong for a TDI and will make a miserable driving experience.
 
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