vw automatics

choo Slammed & Awesome Dubber

85 posts · joined Oct 2004 · 23 Nov 2004, 11:43 am

#268914

What's the general feeling on auto's in vw's? Are there any concerns or traits that you should be aware of before buying one? I drove one the other day and it seemed to be fine. Should they be avoided, for some reason i have a neagtive feeling towards them.
Thanks
Choo

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,787 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 23 Nov 2004, 12:47 pm

#268962

I have one in my kombi

i "think" the 2L ones are a bit better than the 1800's

Think mine is manual kickdown as opposed to ...... elctronic?? .....

Eitherway, the only problem with mine is it sticks in 2nd until it warms up, say 10kms... no drama but one day i will need to replace or rebuild it.

Other than that they are great.

So, IF you can test drive it, make sure it is cold and hasnt been warmed up

Futue te ipsum!!!

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 23 Nov 2004, 4:01 pm

#269046

the only problem with mine is it sticks in 2nd until it warms up

I had one like that years ago.... it was a partial blockage in the oil gallery in the oil pump.

Pull apart n shove a coat hanger wire up it no prbs.... just 8 to 10 hours work getting the bastard apart n back together Of course the oil pump is the LAST thing u need to remove in the gear box isnt it

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

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seagull Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,979 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 25 Nov 2004, 1:06 am

#269967

thats why the cost heaps to fix hey Dave * I am still looking for some parts *

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PurpleT3 Fahrvergnugen

880 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 25 Nov 2004, 7:35 am

#270011

As far as I know VW auto boxes are fairly bullet proof in stock applications. Most Type 3 autos boxes are still performing perfectly OK, they are one of the longest lasting and most reliable parts of the car.

Ain't nothin' like the wind in your hair.