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jumping out of gear
by
TOW'D
on 21 Apr, 2008 08:28
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Hi Gang,
Our '85 golf jumps out of 3rd and 5th sometimes.
I replace all the bushings and shift rods and gave everything a good lube.
Could the motor/transaxle mounts be one of the problems making it pop out of gear?
thanks
hank
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#1
by
Possum79
on 21 Apr, 2008 11:30
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Check your fluid. From what I have read if you run out of trans fluid you burn up 5th first. Signs are popping out of gear.
Your tranny may be toast.
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#2
by
burn_your_money
on 22 Apr, 2008 04:25
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Exactly what Possum79 said.
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#3
by
BlackTieTD
on 22 Apr, 2008 05:36
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redline mtl or mt-90 are nice. worth the slightly higher cost than the standard trans fluid and it might bandaid a rough transmission for a while so you can keep driving.
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#4
by
subsonic
on 22 Apr, 2008 06:21
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If it is low, find the leak. output shaft seals?
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#5
by
commuter boy
on 26 Apr, 2008 21:50
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The trannies came with a "fill and forget" service requirement. Over the years through evaporation the oil level can drop enough even without a visible leak to prevent 5th gear from getting the lubrication it needs.
SOP on acquiring any VW manual transmission car is to drain, flush, and re-fill the tranny with fresh fluid to the right level.
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#6
by
TOW'D
on 27 Apr, 2008 10:06
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I drained and refilled the transaxle and let it it for a hour while I replaced the radio.
When I backed out of the garage I saw a big oil spot on the floor.
Thinking that I must have spilled some oil while putting it in the speedo hole.
I looked under again and the passenger output shaft seal was leaking in a steady drip.
I ordered up 2 new VW output seal kit and will hope that fix if the problem.
I took a look at BrokeVW for spiritual guidance-
Thanks for taking the time to do that step by step,Broke
first class
cheers
hank
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#7
by
Possum79
on 29 Apr, 2008 17:10
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Its like someone else said the refill and fix the seal is only a band aid. The damage has started just hope its not too bad. It wont fix the problem but maybe it will help.
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#8
by
TOW'D
on 30 Apr, 2008 06:59
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I hear ya possum
maybe replacing the seals will give more time to find a good tranny
are the ratios the same in a gasser transaxle?
thanks
hank
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#9
by
Possum79
on 30 Apr, 2008 07:38
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I dont know much about that one but I dont think they are. If the bellhousings are the same then you can use one. You can look up your tranny code at
http://www.scirocco.org/gears/ and get a code from a gasser to compare the ratios.
It doesnt have to be the same ratio but it needs to be pretty close.