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General Information => Troubleshooting => Topic started by: Trimster on July 31, 2007, 01:43:38 pm

Title: 5 sp. trans fill hole...where?
Post by: Trimster on July 31, 2007, 01:43:38 pm

Where is the lube fill hole for the 5 speed trans?  I have a POS aftermarket manual and it does not even go there.

TIA

Title: 5 sp. trans fill hole...where?
Post by: blkboostedtruck on July 31, 2007, 02:31:37 pm

pull out the speedometer cable and fill it there! all you need is a larg phillips screwdriver and pull the cable and gear out! Fill up and reinstall cable and tighten philips screw!  very simple to do!
thanks Duane

Title: 5 sp. trans fill hole...where?
Post by: compu_85 on July 31, 2007, 02:42:07 pm

Yes, you can fill from there, but that won't let you know when the trans is 'full'.

The fill plug is on the front of the transmission, facing the radiator. It's a 17MM plug, just like the drain.

What year is your car? The early Mk2s have a different fill procedure then the later ones.

-Jason

Title: 5 sp. trans fill hole...where?
Post by: burn_your_money on July 31, 2007, 04:52:09 pm

http://www.brokevw.com/020oil.html

Title: 5 sp. trans fill hole...where?
Post by: Trimster on July 31, 2007, 05:50:49 pm

thanks. Mine is an '83. 5 speed, diesel. I think I got it now.