If not, you'll e playing catch up, which could get expensive. The timing belt being replaced is a major maintence concern with any model 1.8t or v6. 1.8ts are know to have sludge issues. Continually use of synthetic motor oil with regular oil changes helps the cause. I have a 1.8t wagon with 114k. I love my car.
2004 Passat TDI. * Engine type: BHW. * Transmission: GMR (5 speed automatic/triptronic ) never changed tranny fluid. *241K Miles. I am the original owner. Car was in mechanical good shape, Recently (over the last year) had new tires, brakes and calipers, and most recently all new tie-rods and new right trans-axle (CV)
It's incomplete, but goes through a good bit and gives an idea of scope. Thought I’d document a manual swap on the 1.8T for the B5/B5.5 folks. This pertains specifically to the B5.5, but the B5 and V6 is similar. I couldn’t have undertaken this project without the help of the many resources in the Audi Forums below.
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Eco Diesel, 2005 Passat Silverstone Grey, 1996 Passat Storm Grey. Jan 15, 2011. #1. A few of us have been "talking" about upgrading from an automatic trans to a 6 speed manual trans in our B5.5 Passat's for a few years. This came up again while we were at the N.A.I.A.S. GTG in Detroit this weekend.
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