I believe the manifold issue was resolved in '95 by redesign. I don't know if they are interchangeable. 

5-cylinder engines are tough to kill. Their heads seem sensitive to overheating. 

'95 with a manual gearbox is the one to go for in the US market, but you will still have a comfy, enjoyable, and a fun to drive van. 

Chris.

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Dnia Jun 6, 2014 o godz. 15:06 Jeff Schwaia <vw.doka@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a):

> The manual transmissions are much better than the autos.  The 5 cylinder engines have issues with cracked exhaust manifolds, and they are a bear to replace...
> 
> Cheers, 
> 
> Jeff
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of John Schwartz
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> 
> I believe your thinking of the automatic transmission...  
> 
> The manual is a tank and the 5cyl Audi engine is too.... and I believe that VW and Audi have used this same combination in many of their vehicles worldwide
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Loren Busch
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> 
> RE: '93 MV
> Based on that description you are talking about a 1993 Eurovan Weekender.
> And based on many posts by many people and the direct experience of friends of mine I wouldn't touch a '93 Eurovan with a ten foot pole.  Not at any price.  That engine and transmission combination have a very bad reputation.  Especially the transmission  YMMV.