building 1.6d to td tips?

[libbydiesel]

I added a 5-speed to my '79 rabbit and the only bit I recall not working was the selector lever which is longer on the 5 speed in order to fit the extra row side-to-side in the shift layout.  I cut it and welded in an additional section to make it a little longer than the stock 5-speed selector lever.  It's worked great for a couple years without issue.  Roger Brown sells a bolt on version if you don't have a welder.  I remember I replaced the bushings and linkage rods at the same time a couple years ago and so there might be more to it, but that was the only 'special' item I dealt with. 

[akcoalroller]

I added a 5-speed to my '79 rabbit and the only bit I recall not working was the selector lever which is longer on the 5 speed in order to fit the extra row side-to-side in the shift layout.  I cut it and welded in an additional section to make it a little longer than the stock 5-speed selector lever.  It's worked great for a couple years without issue.  Roger Brown sells a bolt on version if you don't have a welder.  I remember I replaced the bushings and linkage rods at the same time a couple years ago and so there might be more to it, but that was the only 'special' item I dealt with. 

thanks! thats helpful!

[akcoalroller]

i read through that and saw that the mount for the tranny is different. were you able to retrofit yours or did you actually swap up to the 5spd mount?

[libbydiesel]

When I said I swapped in a 5-speed into mine, I overstated it.  I bought my Rabbit as an unfinished project.  The previous owner had purchased the trans (and 1.6 engine) and had mounted them into the engine compartment.  Nothing was hooked up with regard to wiring, hoses, shift linkage, driveshafts or exhaust.  The trans mount that I am currently using was installed by the previous owner.  He used the 5-speed mount.

[akcoalroller]

cool. that answers that question. Not sure if i am going to run the 5speed yet but ill get that figured out here eventually

[akcoalroller]

got some photos of how far I am now on the engine. been working on my truck aswell since i have been home so i have not got as far as i wanted but i am still pretty happy so far and dont have a timeframe for when it needs to be done. looks nice though  hopefully it will last longer than a week. had to modify a few of the tdi parts to get them to fit but still doing good. also have to get a turbo feed fitting and build a turbo drain fitting. aside from that those are the only issues so far. i seem to be missing a part off my injection pump and i will post pictures soon so that i could try to get some assistance with whats missing.