Author Topic: Automatic Hell! (Read 4349 times)

Hoosier Daddy · « **on:** December 14, 2004, 07:27:24 PM »

The old square automatic is slowly playing out on me. Only gets up to about 40 mph then the engine revs and doesn't go any faster. It will go a little quicker if you only give it a little gas, but looses mucho power on hills.

I was planing on switching it over to a four speed this summer so I have a semi-decent pan that I can use but looks like I'll be doing it a lot sooner. (Like this weekend!) Anyone up for body some switching?

Oh well I'm sure the four speed will be a lot more fun to driver with the 1914.

Having a VW as a daily driver sure is fun sometimes

Chris · « **Reply #1 on:** December 14, 2004, 07:40:31 PM »

I can give you a day! Let me know what your plans are.

Shane · « **Reply #2 on:** December 14, 2004, 07:54:04 PM »

I can give you some day time hours

evenings are booked

Matt · « **Reply #3 on:** December 14, 2004, 08:49:01 PM »

I'm busy all weekend. But there was a 68 fastback in the buy/sell with another auto pan, tranny. $500. I went and saw the car a while ago, pretty rough but all there. not a bad deal as it comes with that extra pan/tranny.

Chris · « **Reply #4 on:** December 14, 2004, 08:54:18 PM »

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I'm busy all weekend. But there was a 68 fastback in the buy/sell with another auto pan, tranny. $500. I went and saw the car a while ago, pretty rough but all there. not a bad deal as it comes with that extra pan/tranny.

got more details? maybe I can save it from the chopper!

Chris · « **Reply #5 on:** December 14, 2004, 08:58:41 PM »

i found it!

Hoosier Daddy · « **Reply #6 on:** December 14, 2004, 09:02:43 PM »

Thanks guys, I'll probably just stick with changing it to a four speed.

Probably try and do most of the swapping on Sat.

Matt · « **Reply #7 on:** December 14, 2004, 09:12:45 PM »

Crappy time of the month for this to happen Shane. Wish I could help ya out.

Chris · « **Reply #8 on:** December 14, 2004, 09:14:09 PM »

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Thanks guys, I'll probably just stick with changing it to a four speed.

Probably try and do most of the swapping on Sat.

after my morning run to airspeed I can come over and give you a hand.

Geoff · « **Reply #9 on:** December 14, 2004, 09:17:20 PM »

I work Sat but if you guys need parts or any tech info give me a call.

reefreshd_jive · « **Reply #10 on:** December 14, 2004, 11:53:23 PM »

saturday i am good to go.

James Buchan · « **Reply #11 on:** December 15, 2004, 04:44:15 AM »

I thnk I can help out for a bit..... Need any tools/parts etc?

Hoosier Daddy · « **Reply #12 on:** December 15, 2004, 06:41:34 AM »

Cool thanks guys. The wife had to get the square towed home last night...couldn't make the hil

Russ · « **Reply #13 on:** December 15, 2004, 07:22:34 AM »

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Crappy time of the month for this to happen Shane. Wish I could help ya out.

shane,
i would give you a hand as well but unfourtantly i have plans as well.hope everything goes well

russ

slammedbus · « **Reply #14 on:** December 15, 2004, 07:36:27 AM »

What's the chances that the pan halves are good???

Hoosier Daddy · « **Reply #15 on:** December 15, 2004, 07:50:23 AM »

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What's the chances that the pan halves are good???

Vulture

I might have to use them on the 4 speed pan....if not I'll send up with James.

red snapper · « **Reply #16 on:** December 15, 2004, 02:07:42 PM »

Shitty luck dude. Hope it goes well for ya. If I can help in any way just call.

slammedbus · « **Reply #17 on:** December 15, 2004, 03:57:41 PM »

Vulture?? I prefer the word Buzzard. Always circling

Thanks man. Appreciate it!

Shane · « **Reply #18 on:** December 15, 2004, 04:04:50 PM »

Sorry man Saturday is out for me now , I forgot I am working

Hoosier Daddy · « **Reply #19 on:** December 15, 2004, 06:09:42 PM »

I got the 4 speed pan body off today....most of the front pan halves are rusted out so it looks like I'll be cutting the halves off of the automatic and welding them on the 4 speed pan...lots of work

Good news is that the square is pretty much rust free and all the body bolts should come right out.

If I can get this done by next week do you think Chip will let me on Overhaulin??

reefreshd_jive · « **Reply #20 on:** December 15, 2004, 09:24:33 PM »

do you still need a hand on saturday? if so, what time are you thinking?

Hoosier Daddy · « **Reply #21 on:** December 16, 2004, 08:45:12 AM »

I have found the answer to all my pan swapping problems

James Buchan · « **Reply #22 on:** December 16, 2004, 09:02:14 AM »

SO your running a hydro clutch....not swapping the pan?

Hoosier Daddy · « **Reply #23 on:** December 16, 2004, 09:08:03 AM »

You got it. It's a pretty cool set-up. All you have to do is cut a 3\" x 4\" hole in the tunnel directly across from the pedals, the cylinder actually attaches to the original cable mount on the pedal, runs the lines and your done (Okay probablly a little more to it than that) but it's been done by others on T3 will little or no problems.

James Buchan · « **Reply #24 on:** December 16, 2004, 09:09:19 AM »

SOunds cool, and no broken cables to boot. Are you able to set the pressure for pedal stiffness?

Hoosier Daddy · « **Reply #25 on:** December 16, 2004, 09:13:44 AM »

Not sure if can set it or not. I did read that it makes the clutch pedal nice and easy even with a big racing clutch.

Hansk · « **Reply #26 on:** December 16, 2004, 05:45:35 PM »

Cool ! .......but what about the shift tube? Is there somewhere for it to exit the pan? Access hole for the coupler? Sorry.... Just thinking out loud

Hoosier Daddy · « **Reply #27 on:** December 16, 2004, 08:41:25 PM »

It has the access hole for the coupler,,,,,just need to drill out a hole for the shift tube. I'll use the other pan as a guide.

Chris · « **Reply #28 on:** December 16, 2004, 09:31:07 PM »

so what is the plan for saturday then?

Hoosier Daddy · « **Reply #29 on:** December 17, 2004, 08:50:59 AM »

Not much of a plan for Saturday.....I'm kind stuck until the hydraulic clutch gets here. But thanks to everyone that offered to help me out

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