Need a little help with a Type 3 Auto

Scott G Casual Dubber

22 posts · joined Jun 2010 · 26 Jun 2010, 12:47 pm

#786986

Hey there everyone, hoping you guys might be able to give me a little help.
Just been fixing up a type 3 fastback for a friend and have hit a little snag.

First off the torque converter ripped the bolts through the flew plate, which i have already repaired with a new flex and new torque converter but now im not able to select any gears and the oil level is high in the box.
From what i can gather its very possibly the oil pump in the tranny ( ive heard the little brass bush in them can go and then the pump wont work? I can spin the center shaft very easily and it feels like there is no resistance or no pump turning..)
If thats the case how hard is that pump to replace or what costs is it for someone to break down the box? or is it better off looking for a good 2nd hand box?

Really hope this isnt too bad, and that somone has some advice......?

cheers
Scotty

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 26 Jun 2010, 1:40 pm

#786995

Scotty

the oil pump in the auto is right in the back of the box or housing So it has to come out and be stripped completely to get to it

pull the inner shaft out and check its not broken should have a spline on the end to dive the pump

where are u located ??? might help tack a S/H box

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

Scott G Casual Dubber

22 posts · joined Jun 2010 · 26 Jun 2010, 2:08 pm

#786999

Thanks for the reply,
i have pulled the shaft out and its intact and the splines are fine so im guessing it has to be the pump.
Im located in Melb ( close to city )
any help trackin gdown a box would be great

Cheers again