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jo_tas Custom Title Time!

1,547 posts · joined Aug 2004 ·

#598733
Hi
I picked up a gearbox for my Type 3 the other day, just wanted to verify what its out of.
The first three numbers stamped on it are 113 and its an IRS box.
Thanks

empi Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,131 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#598742
beetle or type 3
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jo_tas Custom Title Time!

1,547 posts · joined Aug 2004 ·

#598743
Oh cool.. so hopefully it is what he says it is! (Type 3)
Just wasn't sure when i looked up the number in the idiot book and it told me it was a '73 beetle box *shrug*

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#598751
you wont know untill you open it up and check the ratios
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true


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dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome

5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·

#598755
Look on the lower area where there is a STAMPED number (rather than cast).
There will be a letter and number code stamped on a flat area, kind of like you engine number is stamped.

It is true that if someone has been inside it, it could have anything in there,
but if it is AT.... it will be 3.875, AH...(bug) or D..(type3) will be 4.125.

http://www.midsouthvw.com/TechTips/tech_tip_TransaxleCode.htm
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jo_tas Custom Title Time!

1,547 posts · joined Aug 2004 ·

#598846
Thanks guys.. as long as its type 3 ratios or higher 👍