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Originally Posted by COcyclist
You can swap out fifth gear with the tranny in the car. No need to swap transmissions unless you are going to the six speed. Lots of diesel VW guys go to a taller fifth so you should be able to buy a used diesel fifth gear set in good shape. Search tdiclub.com for lots of how-tos and info.
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Exactly, if the OP can swap out 5th gear and the final reduction gear he should be able to get a substantial improvement in the car's fuel economy and comparatively inexpensively. If he does need to swap out the transmission and can get a six speed that works out that would be the way to go.
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