I am trying to deduce if the car has trouble getting into second gear and does not want to move forward. I purchased a shifter rod coupling but the engine is removed so I do not know if that was the problem. Since everything is out I was going to replace clutch pressure plate flywheel rear main seal but should I just buy a new transmission, anyway. It is the original one. If so where can I purchase one? Maybe I need a motor? Everything is original with about 200,000 miles.
2007-02-16 03:25:02 · 4 answers · asked by farcrytraveller 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Volkswagen
you need the motor that is the only way to determin what is wrong
2007-02-16 03:29:23 · answer #1 · answered by brighterthanyou 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you were having trouble getting into second gear, I would think that the syncro mesh is worn out in the transmission. Was it popping out of gear also? If so, then deffinetly repair/replace the transaxcel. The shift coupler, most likely is not the problem. If it was, finding other gears would be a problem too.( BTW..a super beetle would not make a difference. Its the front end that determines a super beetle or not.)With that amount of milage, and the problem with 2nd gear. This would be a good time to decide whether you want to invest in a rebuilt transaxcel or not.
If you plan on keeping the car...I would. I hope this helps,and happy motoring...;-)
2007-02-16 14:02:46 · answer #2 · answered by dewhatulike 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Standard, super, it really doesn't matter. The manual transmission is basically "bullet-proof" I taught my mom and my girl friend and my youngest brother how to drive a standard(I sat thru alot of grinding)....but the car just kept on motoring on. 400,000 miles+. I don't even think about it.
In your case it may be a matter of getting the shifter rod adjusted to the correct length.
Also your clutch may not be disengaging from the flywheel. You need to tighten the winged nut a rotation or so.
The most problems the car gives is leaking oil from the pushrod tube seals.
Motors are rebuildable being they are sleeves. The exhaust valve in #3 cylinder might be your biggest worry. Might be worn out.
2007-02-16 22:05:55 · answer #3 · answered by ButwhatdoIno? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jiggle the shifter rod around. If it's sloppy then the syncros need to be replaced. You gotta crack it open to do this so If time is a factor you might as well just get another one. If not it's a perfect learning opprotunity. VW trannings are relatively simple and easy to repair given you have the time to invest.
2007-02-16 11:40:10 · answer #4 · answered by Ricky J. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋