[T3] 2026 Invasion Updates...

[Keith Park]

Yea, I had it built by the northeast version of this guy, Jim Ure.  Maybe the new synchro hub he installed was bad or something, im
Going to pull it again (seems the engine is out for something every fall) and go in there again, shipping these is no longer possible,  hopefully this is the last time I have to touch
The drivetrain for another decade or 2, the Tbird is vanquished to the tent for the winter when the square is apart, and it really shouldn’t be in there.

Keith




Topnotch Restorations
topnotch at nycap.rr.com
http://www.topnotchresto.com
71 Squareback  “Hothe”
65 Notchback  “El Baja Rojo”
93 RX7  “Redstur”
13 Subaru Outback "Blendin"

-----Original Message-----
From: type3-vwtype3.org <type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org> On Behalf Of William Hoyer
Sent: Sunday, May 17, 2026 8:01 PM
To: type3 at vwtype3.org
Subject: Re: [T3] 2026 Invasion Updates...

I checked with a Northwest VW Machinist who has built 100drds of engines and trans about why the trany ppp out  of 4th gear and this is what  he responded:

"Needs a new synchro hub and possibly slider"

Most VW people in the NW who need machine work or want to have a great  engine built go to him.  He has been doing VW work for over 30 years and I haven't heard of anyone having an issue with his work.  He did the 3rd & 4th gear for the trany in our Notch as well as all the machining for our bugs or notch engine.

If you want to contact him E-mail: timsacvw at gmail.com,  Phone: 253-205-1059

Bill Hoyer

On Sun, May 17, 2026 at 8:53 AM Jim Adney <jadney at vwtype3.org> wrote:
>
> Keith,
>
> I understand that this is a fresh rebuild. So what was changed? From 
> your previous emails, I'm guessing that you got a new 4th gear set and 
> maybe new syncros. The other thing that changed is the assembly.
>
> All the other parts are the same, but they are just a bit more worn 
> now. It seems unlikely that this tiny bit of extra wear pushed things 
> over the edge, but it's still slightly possible. If there's wear in 
> the 3-4 shift fork detent, that could also do it, but I don't expect those parts to wear.
>
> There are 3 lugs that hold things in position. They are pushed 
> outwards by a spring. I suppose the spring could be weak or bent, or 
> the lugs could be worn, or the thing they lock into could be worn. I'm 
> now past my level of understanding. I should look at some of those 
> parts again. Should I bring some to the Invasion?
>
> The other thing is the assembly. If the 3-4 shift fork is slightly 
> misadjusted, that would do it. That has to be redone on each reassembly.
>
> Jim
>
> On 16 May 2026 at 20:53, Keith Park wrote:
>
> > Well that´s just the thing, this is a fresh rebuild and not a high 
> > mileage tranny.  He did put syncro's in it if I recall, It was low 
> > mileage when he got it as the first build was at the tranny shop in 
> > California, too bad they didn´t change the input Bearing and none of 
> > this would have been an issue, it didn´t pop out after the first 
> > build.
> >
> > My builder as to go in again anyway, so any wear on the shift forks 
> > can be taken care of then, I need it for the summer not only for the 
> > invasion But to haul all my furniture up to the camp, and a couple 
> > other long trips....
> >
> > Keith
> >
> >
> > Topnotch Restorations
> > topnotch at nycap.rr.com
> > http://www.topnotchresto.com
> > 71 Squareback  "Hothe"
> > 65 Notchback  "El Baja Rojo"
> > 93 RX7  "Redstur"
> > 13 Subaru Outback "Blendin"
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: type3-vwtype3.org 
> > <type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org> On Behalf Of Jim Adney
> > Sent: Saturday, May 16, 2026 4:49 PM
> > To: type3 at vwtype3.org
> > Subject: Re: [T3] 2026 Invasion Updates...
> >
> > Yes, it's unlikely to be the gear itself. The parts are held in mesh 
> > by the springs that push 3 little lugs outwards against the inside 
> > of a larger ring.
> > This is all part of the syncro ring assy. I don't know what wears 
> > when this happens, but I've heard that something must wear, since 
> > this seems to happen on high mileage trannys. I'd be concerned about 
> > bungie cordiing the shift lever, as that would maintain side thrust 
> > and wear on the shift fork and the slot it rides in.
> >
> > On 15 May 2026 at 22:46, Keith Park wrote:
> >
> > > Looks like Ill be bungie cording my shifter to keep it in 4th for 
> > > the summer before I can rip it out again and hopefully Have it 
> > > fixed right this time in October, I have a request on the Tranny 
> > > tech session, a lesson on what holds them in gear, And why they 
> > > pop out when they get
> > worn, or what is not doing its job if its not supposed to be worn.  
> > I still don´t have a picture In my head of why it pops out but my 
> > builder assures me its not the new 4th gear itself.
> > >
> > > Keith
> >
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