[T3] Auto Trans Question

Russ W russw at classicvw.org
Sat Jan 22 17:17:24 PST 2011


On 1/22/2011 11:35 AM, Tim Keohane wrote:
> I've a second issue/question. The tranny here has been inconsistent 
> when shifting, usually up a grade, and between 30-40 mph. Recently it 
> started to skip second gear and go directly to 3rd, and lug the motor. 
> To off set the issue ( till I can repair it ) we've been manually 
> shifting through the gears. When going from 2nd to 3rd if the throttle 
> is not let off the motor revs like the clutches are slipping.  That is 
> the only time there is any sign of slippage, otherwise the shifting 
> seems solid and there is no noise. The fluid is up to snuff, and not 
> burnt, nor discolored. I'll be changing the fluid, and cleaning the 
> screen to see if the problem is that simple. My question is: if the 
> trans was installed and the primary throttle pressure was close but 
> not "spot on", would that lead to pressure failures and symptoms as 
> described. I'm hoping I can adjust the primary throttle pressure ala 
> Bently and be back in business. Tranny was rebuilt about 6 years past 
> and has maybe 20,000 miles max on it.
> Thanks Tim
>

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/manuals/automatic_troubleshooting.php


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Thanks,
Russ Wolfe
russw at classicvw.org




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