What tranny fluid to use???

[fspGTD]

Mr Peloquin recommends Redline MTL for his 020 torque sensing differential, IIRC.  I also seem to recall his mentioning that it should be changed after a certain period of break-in.  (Best ask him directly if you're planning on running one to make sure... no reason taking chances with such a nice and expensive glob o' gears.)

[v8volvo]

Yeah, when my tranny is cold second gear crunches bad, you cannot engage first unless stopped, and fifth is out. Once it's warm second is quick and smooth, first is OK if you double-clutch, and fifth is 50-50 it will go in OK if you wait in the gate for a sec before shifting in.

What is this "synchromesh"? How expensive is Redline MTL?

[fspGTD]

Redline generally runs about $8 per quart, with 2 quarts of "MTL" being required for an 020 5-speed.  It is highly recommended.

I have not tried the "syncromesh" additive / fluid, so can't comment on that.

[VWRacer]

B&G Synchromesh was designed for limited slip rear ends back in the hot rod days. You can buy it from most any hot rod shop. Smelly, evil stuff...  :lol:

[VentoGTD]

I'm using RedLine MT-90 gear oil and it's great.


Don't use any GL-5, it's bad for VW synchros. :wink:

[srivett]

I wish 4th gear was easier to get into.  I get a heck of a wakeup call if I don't push the clutch in far enough when downshifting into 4th.  All of my other gears are fine.

Steve

[fatmobile]

I read about synchromesh over on the vortex so did a search and came up with:
 http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?&id=1720647&postid=17516512
 I guess it is too thin but some people swear by it.
 You might want to do some more searching around on the vortex ... and you might not.