[T3] VW 003 Transmission

[Stet Sanborn]

Hey All - I've currently got my '71 FI engine out of my squareback, and I'm
rebuilding it, which is only my 2nd type 3 engine rebuild... the first one
was back in 1998 (with lots of help from this list).  While I've got my
engine out, I was thinking I should replace or rebuild my VW003 automatic.
Over the last 8 years or so, its starting developing a pretty hard shift;
i.e. not smooth, it hits the next gear with more of a pretty hard thud.
It's mostly from 1st to 2nd.  But also less so from 2nd to 3rd.  I watched
a video on youtube of a guy rebuilding one, and it seems like I "might" be
able to manage without f*ing it up.  But also tempted to buy a rebuilt one
for now, so I can rebuild mine this winter as a spare.  I know that sounds
crazy, but I'm getting more nervous about finding replacement parts in the
next 20 years, and don't mind stock piling type 3 parts selectively.  Any
thoughts on most likely cause of the hard shifting and whether any one has
any experience with:

http://www.drivetrain.com/parts_catalog/transmissions_automatics/volkswagen_automatic_transmissions.html
for rebuilt transmissions?  I know doing it yourself is better, cause you
know the quality etc, but wondering if anyone has any good expieriences
with any of the retailers who offer rebuilt units.

Thanks
Stet
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