AboutSkip Bollinger Expertise Heretofore, I will NOT answer any mechanical question. I am not qualified and can only offer speculations. You are better served by others that are true Techs. With that being said, please only ask about parts and locating obsolete Auto Parts. Thank you.
I have the ability to locate quite a few mechanical parts for American made vehicles fron the 1900`s to present. Some are OEM and some are aftermarket. This would include engine, brake and chassis parts. Body parts and trim are VERY difficult to find but you may inquire.
If you need assistance in repair, I have illustrated books for major American manufacturers that show some illustrations BEFORE 1974. If needed, I can supply repair manuals for your specific vehicle.
PLEASE REMEBER I'M A PARTS SPECIALIST, NOT A TECH!! Thank you..
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I have a '93 VW Transporter 1.9l diesel. Can you tell me what other years/engine sizes/models will have the same 5-speed manual transmission, so I can replace it? I'm in Europe, so there's a larger variety of VWs to choose from.
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Answer Richard,
To all who have questions pending with me, I'm sorry. My Mother fell last Monday and broke her pelvis. As you can imagine, it has been a hell of a week. She is 84. That is why it is taking me so long to respond. Mom comes first and I hope you understand. Now to your question.
I can be of little help on this one as, here in the States, the VW Transporter was history in 1979 or 1980, depending on the catalog you view. From what I have seen, VW never put a diesel engine in a Transporter. They used a diesel engine in some of the later cars beginning in, I think, 1992 but I don't think it would apply to you as the Transporter was rear wheel drive, the cars were front wheel drive.
Over here, there is a book called a "Hollander Manual". It is for salvage yards and it tells you, when you look up a part, what other vehicles it fits. I'm sure there is something like that in Europe. I could be mistaken but, with the world shrinkage with the internet etc, the idea has tricked over there. You may try calling some salvage yards and asking them this question.
I'm sorry I couldn't give you and exact answer but I just don't have the books for Europe. I hope this, however, helps a bit giving you some direction. Good luck... from America.
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