AirSpeed VW Community Forums

General Forums => Air Speed Lounge => Topic started by: egspot on February 08, 2006, 06:29:51 PM

Title: Trans Prob.
Post by: egspot on February 08, 2006, 06:29:51 PM

Shifted gears and had to drive home on that gear.I opened up below the seat and the pictures show what is up. I think it should be simple. ANY OPINIONS?

 ^&%#^#@. sorry to post here but not many look below to transmision problems and I'm trying to get feedback and do what I have to by Thursday.

(https://airspeedparts.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fphotobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe346%2Fegspot%2Ftrany%2Fth_tranprob7.jpg&hash=8d6bd66754b0cc75d428a1cabc42139cd68d7fc9)

(https://airspeedparts.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fphotobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe346%2Fegspot%2Ftrany%2Fth_tranprob8.jpg&hash=d30f88119273b9b1071bec7fc5990a981e69bb03)

(https://airspeedparts.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fphotobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe346%2Fegspot%2Ftrany%2Fth_tranprob1.jpg&hash=e204d1315cf1932fd891e9b9e2ed404ac202550d)

(https://airspeedparts.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe346%2Fegspot%2Ftrany%2Ftranprob4.jpg&hash=bcdbc50aa0fc654e0d4372e1f22cda93114c5040)

Title: Trans Prob.
Post by: kirin on February 08, 2006, 06:45:29 PM

You need a new shift coupler.
Get new one.
Install.
and your car should be fine.

Title: Trans Prob.
Post by: Bubba on February 08, 2006, 07:16:47 PM

Look a little closer.  There is a lot of condensation and rust buildup in the tunnel.  There is a reason the coupler failed.  Usually because it has been subjected to some force beyond it's design strength.  I would dig a little deeper, because there is a good chance the new coupler will fail prematurely as well.

Title: Trans Prob.
Post by: doubledoor on February 08, 2006, 07:20:17 PM

Throw in a new front tranny mount because it is shot and put in a new coupler :D  

Title: Trans Prob.
Post by: Hillbilly on February 08, 2006, 07:26:34 PM

;) Yep you need a coupler for sure..........are you in a bind for it? I just bought one from airspeed and I think it was 32$ ( I will have to look ) I have not yet installed it. You are welcomet o it if its more conveint to come into Van.( kits ) you are welcome to the one in my buggy if you are tight on funds there is nothing wrong with it to the best of my knowledge, it would be a freebie to ya ...shoot me a pm with your telly and we could talk more .
    Bill

Title: Trans Prob.
Post by: kirin on February 08, 2006, 07:31:56 PM

Emilio.
I have a two piece urethane one.
If it will work for your App you can have it and I will be out at UBC tommorow morning.
 

Title: Trans Prob.
Post by: Hillbilly on February 08, 2006, 07:40:19 PM

Quote

Look a little closer.  There is a lot of condensation and rust buildup in the tunnel.  There is a reason the coupler failed.  Usually because it has been subjected to some force beyond it's design strength.  I would dig a little deeper, because there is a good chance the new coupler will fail prematurely as well.

Yea there is rust and yes it did come apart but if you consider that the gear shift moves the tube and thus the coupler moves the shift fork dewhickey would not the only negative force be the shift fork dewhickey? Any binding of the tube / shifter would not effect the coupler ie; rust ( unless it is not alighned ) the  shift cone dewhickey could binde I guess if the trans monut failed and the alighment was out . I know that ajusting them can be nasty but  thr rust in the tunnle should not real have any bearing on the shifting of the gear shift dewhickey thingamabob...If ya get my drift.
      Just a hillbilly rambling............Bill :rockon:
      PEACE BUBBA -_-  

Title: Trans Prob.
Post by: steveo_32 on February 08, 2006, 09:42:07 PM

I think doubledoor has it right, Tranny mount or nosecone might be broke, if not then just the coupler!
And I would find out now where the water is coming from and fix it before you lose that tunnel.
Just my two cents and now i have none.
Cheers

Title: Trans Prob.
Post by: BUSDADDY on February 08, 2006, 09:50:51 PM

Definitely needs a new coupler but HOLY SH*T that cars not going to last long with that moisture in there !!
Where's it coming from? are the rockers like that too? For your cars sake dry it out and get some rust preventative like waxoil or rustkiller in there and try to find the leak so it stays dryer. Might want to put some in the beam and frame horns too.

Title: Trans Prob.
Post by: egspot on February 08, 2006, 10:11:33 PM

Quote

;) Yep you need a coupler for sure..........are you in a bind for it? I just bought one from airspeed and I think it was 32$ ( I will have to look ) I have not yet installed it. You are welcomet o it if its more conveint to come into Van.( kits ) you are welcome to the one in my buggy if you are tight on funds there is nothing wrong with it to the best of my knowledge, it would be a freebie to ya ...shoot me a pm with your telly and we could talk more .
    Bill

Thanks for coming to my assistance guys; your generosity is very much appreciated. Fortunately, Airspeed is giving me a good fair deal and I will go by tomorrow.



\"(Emilio.
I have a two piece urethane one.
If it will work for your App you can have it and I will be out at UBC tommorow morning. by Kirin
)\"


Thanks again,


Emilio

Title: Trans Prob.
Post by: kirin on February 09, 2006, 09:19:50 AM

Good luck!