Re: Trans update, dealer's ok !

["Lisa & Rick" <hugacub@whidbey.net>]

On 15 Jan 97 at 7:20, I.Mannix wrote:

> Rick - the 4K is one of the original GTI transmissions, IE close
> ratio, susceptible to self machining, does not sound like the one
> you want!  I'd have thought that your transmission was a 4K or
> possibly 9Y - what was it? Unless someone has put new gears into the
> 4K case, it is not wide ratio. Best of luck, Mannix

The one in my Rocco was a 9A.  It sucks that the 4K is a close ratio, 
cuz I may be forced to get it.  The dealer was hesitant when I asked 
if I could take my trans for rebuild and delay them putting it back 
in.  He'll let em know tomorrow if it's a go.  If not, maybe I can 
find another wide somewhere.  Where can I get a list of tranny codes 
for the wide ratios so I don't wind up with another close?

> PS - I am with Randy - get yours rebuilt - you know where its been,
> and you will know that the circlips have been fixed - you don't know
> that with the used 4K - what's to say this won't happen *again*?  If
> you do wind up with a close ratio tranny, 4k or 9y at least(dunno
> the A2 codes), get circlips put into it.  It'd suck for this to
> happen again!

I had decided last night to do the rebuild.  All I need is for the 
dealer to give me the time to get it done.  I kinda think they will, 
but I need to have a contigency plan in case.  So I'll look around 
for a used wide ratio.  What I'm thinking of doing is getting the 4K 
if I can't find anything else and not returning the core.  They're 
only charging $50 for the core and then I can take it for the 
rebuild.  This spring or summer I can swap them back and sell the 4K.
I really want the peace of mind of having a total rebuild and a 2 
year warranty.  Plus the guy has spare gears laying around and for 
another $25 I get a used tall 5th gear.  Can't beat that :)

Rick    hugacub@whidbey.net
85 Scirocco 8V  Wolfsburg
Oak Harbor, WA
(On Whidbey Island in the Puget Sound)
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