Well guys, first I'd like to thank Ryan for outstanding communication and seamless transaction!!!
I've received my DRW on the second day after it was shipped from UK. I did have to pay $36.00 for customs (there is no way around this one). It came in on the pallet with all parts securely strapped and shrink wrapped.
I did the swap three days ago, so it is still fresh in my memory.
I'd like to share some observations about the install.
My car: 2005 Golf TDI MkIV 5spd PD engine.
1. Two long starter bolts that were included were in fact too short. I ended up using ones from my car.
2. Two bolts on top that mount the trany to the engine... original front one had a threaded stud on the hex head of the bolt and was used to connect heavy return (minus or ground) wire to the engine. As it turns out I needed one more bolt of this kind with longer stud to mount shifter cable bracket.
3. Dog bone mount was the same as the one originally installed on my car.
4. Clutch hydraulic line.... after some moderate bending and routing the original one worked just fine. If you do not want to fiddle with it get the correct one from Ryan.
If you are really thorough, get new:
axel bolts PN: N-909-911-02
axel nuts PN: N-905-876-02
transmission mount bolts (sorry do not have the part numbers)
transmission oil PN: G-052-171-A2 (according to the dealer this is the one for DRW and it takes 2.2 liters, so you will need three cans of that at $29.50 each.)
And finally, inspect and replace if needed the rear crank seal (I did not do it because I did not get the seal beforehand and could not be without the car for two days. So I guess pretty soon I will be taking stuff apart again. )
Other than that it was direct replacement without any surprises.
Thanks!
