[Vwpickups] gearbox woes

[Eric S]

Not much extra under there besides the clutch bits mentioned...I suppose
if there is any sign of cracking or leaking in the engine rear main seal
you'd want to have that replaced also (can only accessed with the
transmission off).

BTW, if you are going to have that transmission body seal replaced, that
requires a darn near full tear down of the transmission...that's going to
be expensive.  You might just consider getting a known good used
transmission..otherwise, have them do a full rebuild (syncros, replace
those soft rivets you already mentioned, replace any gears with chipped
teeth, etc).

-- 
Eric
www.vintagewatercooleds.com

1981 Scirocco S (m-TDI swap project)
1991 Cabriolet (2.0 crossflow 8v project)
2000 Audi S4 (Stage 3-)


MILLER S.H.T. wrote:
> My pickup has dumped a load of oil out the gearbox. I have degreased and
> pressure washed the whole engine bay, and I can see that the gasket
> between the bell-housing and the rest of the gearbox seems to have
> failed. (It is the big gasket that goes around the differential, and the
> bigger of the two papery gaskets. I'm struggling to find its Proper
> Name, as I'm sure it will have one). The leak has gone from a minor seep
> to a major leak very quickly. I can see the oil coming out and dripping
> down. I have thoroughly inspected the outer casing and I cannot see any
> damage, so I don't think it is a case of the self-machining differential
> problem from VW's cheapskate rivets.
>
> I haven't got the time or the facilities to drop the gearbox and replace
> the gasket. I've also not done it before so I'd be at the bottom of the
> learning curve, so I will have to take it to a repair centre. I am
> getting some quotes from clutch fitting centres, as I will get a new
> clutch at the same time.
>
> OK, I know this is a FAQ, but silly me, I have never retained the
> information...
>
> What are all the 'extras' that should be done at the same time.
> Obviously I will need a new clutch and gearbox gasket/seals. Apart from
> seals on the gearbox itself, what others are essential to replace, and
> what other bits and pieces that should be done while everything is
> apart? I'd like to be able to ensure that the mechanics replace all the
> bits necessary so it doesn't have to come apart again in the near
> future.
>
> Regards,
> Scott
>
>
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