Forget other transmissions, the stock trans will be fine. Instead , you can
replace the bellhousing with one from a diesel Vanagon, or get an adaptor
plate and flywheel kit from Kennedy Engineering. Then the Jetta engine will
bolt right in. Of course with the diesel's bell you will also need a few
other parts like the oilpan, pump pickup tube,mounts, etc.

Karl Mullendore
Westy Ventures
1987 Syncro Westfalia 1.9TD

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ok im looking at a conversion to a 1.8l jetta engine.  What other transaxles
of VW or AUDI would fit up in the allowed space.  Also if it was a front
wheel drive. could i have the gears revearsed.  IE porsche 914 transaxle 5
speed would it fit?   But also bolt up to the engine.  I want to switch to
an automatic or a 5 speed for sure just need recomendations

thanks

scott