2001 bug

IdahoRob

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Does the 2001 TDI bug have the same crappy auto trans as the jetta? Found one local with 140k but has an auto.

Thank you,
 
Yes, it does, the good news is a manual swap is pretty easy and cheaper than a replacement auto.
 
Go to the VWVortex forum, if you want to know anything you can find it there.

The wife had a 2005/TDI/5 speed and the car was a blast and got 46-50 MPG.

If you get it remove and clean the intake and then disable the EGR/PVC and add a 2 micron fuel filter, I know Van Aaken made a box for it but it sucked when I had it on the '05.

You will have to do the timing belt if it's not already done as well.
 
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