So my transmission is stuck in 2nd gear and apparently a cyllinoid(however you spell it) is burned out. B/c it's a VW you have to buy the whole valve body and the transmission has been crap since the beginning. The mechanic I've been taking it to seems to recommend a manual being put into it that would cost about the same and he says probably no more problems. If we fix the automatic transmission some more problems may arise. Either way is about $2000 to fix. It's a 97 Jetta GLS with 109k miles. Which would you do? Plus, I don't want another car payment right now so trading it in is the last option. Plus, I don't know how to drive a manual yet. Thank you!
2007-02-07 06:14:48 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
No, I could see if your Jesse James in the monster garage building a hot rod, but your not, your working on a "97" VW, my advice is to replace it with stock components, its easyier and its a cleaner job and less parts to buy, such as isnt your car now missing that extra pedal needed for the clutch That car isn't going to grow that pedal or clutch, shifter, linkage, pressure plate and throwout bearing. COSTLY Items. Forget the rebuild too and start visiting the bone yards, pick-and-pulls etc. Believe it or not alot of times they have good deals such as "all you can carry" days meaning if you can haul it to the door its a set price. look for a car like yours automatic and find one thats been wreaked, smashed,or hit thats a good sign the trans and the motors good after all chances are it was running down the road when it got beat on, also look at and smell the fluid. does it look and smell "burned"? Judge it with an example from a fresh quart. Don't let the guy who wants to fix your problem with more problems near your car.
2007-02-07 06:44:46 · answer #1 · answered by RICHARD F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally prefer a manual transmission but that's all it is - a preference. I believe your mechanic is right though. You would probably have less problems out of a manual. My advise though is to trade the car for one with less mileage. $2000 is a lot to put into a car with that many miles. I guess it would just depend on how much you love that car.
2007-02-07 06:24:09 · answer #2 · answered by sissyd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A word of warning, my friend: Even if you find it more cost-effective or about the same to get a manual transmission, if you ever have to drive in rush-hour traffic I would advise you against a stick-shift. I lived in San Antonio for three years and drove a Saturn SL1 with a 5-speed manual, and after having to deal with the gridlock down there I vowed NEVER to get another car with a stick. It really gets to be a pain in the butt if you get in a traffic jam or if you're waiting to pass the scene of an accident.
2007-02-07 06:24:26 · answer #3 · answered by sarge927 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Changing a car's transmission from an automatic to manual is a bit drastic! It sort of like creating a Frankenstein Monster.
I know you don't want car payments, but no one is suggesting you get into a 2007 Rolls Royce. I think selling the vehicle and buying a comparatively-priced replacement is a good idea though.
To me, it's alot of potential problems and you REALLY need to know (and trust) who is doing that kind of severe work on your car.
Well, that's my $0.02 cents worth of advice,
Good Luck with whatever you choose to do.
2007-02-07 06:23:13 · answer #4 · answered by rob1963man 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When the transmission goes, sadly it is time to get a new car. It is too expensive. If you add time, labour and parts to the price, oh and tax, it is going to be almost $2500, they never quote the price right, never. Manuals are hard to learn, you could ruin your transmission just learning to drive it. Do not change it to maunal, especially since you do not know how to drive one. I say trade your car in for parts and get a new one.
2007-02-07 06:25:52 · answer #5 · answered by Popsicle_1989 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don not know about your mechanics ability's but take the transmission. to a reputable transmission repair shop and have it rebuilt.
A regular transmission shop may even know of a less costly fix to a bad solenoid.
Any good shop is going to give you some type of warranty.
Just make sure it's not a tail light warranty. ( when they can't see your tail light's anymore the warranty ended)
P.S. the first Internet site I visited and took a guess at you tranys. model number has just the shift solenoid's available
2007-02-07 06:28:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Transmission fluid is an same for guide and computerized. eliminate the drain nut and drain the fluid. There should be a filler nut close to the proper of the unit. you ought to apply a hand pump to pump the fluid in. save checking the point via placing your finger. at the same time as the fluid is close to the bottom of the filler nut hollow then that should be adequate. you ought to decide on 4 quarts.
2016-12-03 20:48:54 · answer #7 · answered by barnas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the manuals have big problems too. gearboxes suddenly and completely fail. trust me i had one. use the 2000 dollors to buy a japanese car. you wont have any trouble from it. in the long run fixing the vw will cost more. buy a reliable jap car
2007-02-07 06:23:01 · answer #8 · answered by will 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the car is not worth putting that much money in it i would look for a used one like ay a wrecking yard
2007-02-07 06:21:41 · answer #9 · answered by DRAG MAN 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go 4 it. its not hard to learn how to drive a stick. they are much more durable than an auto. in the long run their easier on gas to.
2007-02-07 06:25:48 · answer #10 · answered by Jeffery H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋