Author Topic: auto diesel trans code # (Read 4473 times)

blkboostedtruck · « **on:** August 18, 2008, 05:01:43 pm »

does anybody know what the trans code # for a diesel automatic transmission?
i bought one and would like to check the # so i know i got what i want!
Duane

burn_your_money · « **Reply #1 on:** August 18, 2008, 08:15:05 pm »

tell me where to look and I'll check on mine

blkboostedtruck · « **Reply #2 on:** August 18, 2008, 08:34:27 pm »

trans code is stamped on top on a ear near the top engine to trans bolt closest to the freeze plugs about where the heater core hose comes out to the firewall!
mine is stamped EQ with a few other # aswell
Duane

Dakotakid · « **Reply #3 on:** August 19, 2008, 12:02:49 am »

I've got one sitting out here in the shop. It is under a whole bunch of s**t. I'll dig it out tomorrow.
What are you going to put the auto in, anyway???

blkboostedtruck · « **Reply #4 on:** August 19, 2008, 01:58:20 am »

thanks
one of my caddy's! i'm old and gettin tired of shifting
Duane

Dakotakid · « **Reply #5 on:** August 19, 2008, 01:30:21 pm »

All right........this was in my beloved '82 Jetta. Made it 435,000 miles and was JUST beginning to get slightly weak in reverse. I pulled the pan and switched ATF every 5,000 miles.

Has trans code and date of manufacture: TO 03052
Let me know if you want the trans for any reason. It is waiting to go to heaven.

blkboostedtruck · « **Reply #6 on:** August 19, 2008, 02:13:37 pm »

did your tranny origanlly come from a gasser or a diesel?
the diesel's auto trans have a free wheeling feature when you let off tha gas pedal
so i'm hopping the one i bought is a diesel auto trans with code EQ
this trans did come out of a MK2 i'm hoping someone out there that has a known diesel auto trans can confirm that i got what i wanted!
if you got a diesel auto trans Dakota hang on to it thier getting hard to find!
Duane

Dakotakid · « **Reply #7 on:** August 20, 2008, 12:55:38 am »

Yes, this TO code trans was a real live diesel trans that kicked out and went to sleep when you let off the pedal.

Actually, that annoyed the hell out of me and I set the throttle cable to keep it in all the time. I have this habit of saving auto clutches and I slipped it in neutral all the time on my own.

That kick-out is annoying as it kicks out when you really don't want it to and then you get this lag and re-engagement that looks cool on paper but bites in reality.

This Jetta came out of Virginia Beach, Virginia and I acquired it in Dallas when I was interning down there. Only had 52,000 miles on it. I proceeded to go almost 400,000 more. THAT German engine was the longest-lasting engine I ever had. It's still sitting here on the concrete.

But yes, TO is all diesel genetics!

blkboostedtruck · « **Reply #8 on:** August 20, 2008, 03:04:37 pm »

now i'm really not sure what? i got i found this one on samba
looks like code begining with (T) is a defanet diesel trans
anybody know where i can check codes for automatics
or have one that has the same code as mine that is a diesel?
thanks Duane
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=477489

zukgod1 · « **Reply #9 on:** August 20, 2008, 04:38:06 pm »

I would about kill for a auto trans..

If only they were at least a 4spd.

Dakotakid · « **Reply #10 on:** August 20, 2008, 05:42:53 pm »

I don't see the governor on that one. Maybe it's behind those hoses?
Every now and then, on a really hot day the vent would apparently stick shut and then reopen with a vengence. Then, it would not do it for 20,000 miles.
I remember the engine bay covered in pink on a 100 degree day in the rolling hills of Kansas :shock:!!!!!!!