MK4 TDi with broken 5 speed shifting cable

[TonganDiesel]

I am hoping to find a TDi enthusiast mechanic in Logan Utah to replace my cable shifting tower. One cable is broken. I can't find any shop even the dealer to do it. I swapped in the 5 speed to replace the bad auto tranny. 5/20/2023

 

[Windex]

if you yourself swapped in the manual, the cable on its own is much simpler to do?

 

[TonganDiesel]

if you yourself swapped in the manual, the cable on its own is much simpler to do?

I can do the repair, but I am in MI. The car is in Utah. I may hath to pay the $2000 to ship the car.

 

[Nuje]

I get what you're looking for - good idea to look for someone on here who'd be able to do the job for you.

Worst case, though, wouldn't it be a lot cheaper to fly out there and fix yourself and then drive it back (or fly back if the plan is to keep it there)?

 

[TonganDiesel]

I get what you're looking for - good idea to look for someone on here who'd be able to do the job for you.

Worst case, though, wouldn't it be a lot cheaper to fly out there and fix yourself and then drive it back (or fly back if the plan is to keep it there)?

I considered all options.
Ticket (Detroit to Salt Lake) + hotel + Uhaul to tow home($2K) = xxx
Auto shipping transport range $1500 - $1800
Fly there and fix it. Cheapest method. It has too many unexpected outcomes. Not the proper tools, place to work at, blah blah blah.

I can't sell this immaculate clean car. It is too fun to drive. Malone stage 3, Bosio PP 520 nozzles and custom build 6 pucks Kentucky clutch.

 

[turbodieseldyke]

It can't be too fun to drive if you're 1500mi away. What's the hurry to fix it?