MK3 AUTO GEAR BOXES????

[DOUBLECAB]

Hi Guys....a quick question (or 2)...my daughters 96 mk3 has shat the auto gearbox.............
1. Are all mk3 & mk 4 auto gearboxes interchangeable?

2. What is her cheapest best option?


Regards....Doublecab

[DVR68U]

loon wake up , dblcab talk to loon he'll set u up

[20v kit car]

to answer the question 96 models are not interchangable with mk4 golf...how many k's has the 96 box done? what is the reason for it to**** itself..what does it do in the change? has it lost drive ? as these box's display symptoms that are not always a worst case senerio.,..has a VAG 1552 or similar been hooked up to read the fault? only trying to help as a mis diagnosis may cost you ! cheers steve

[DOUBLECAB]

to answer the question 96 models are not interchangable with mk4 golf...how many k's has the 96 box done? what is the reason for it to**** itself..what does it do in the change? has it lost drive ? as these box's display symptoms that are not always a worst case senerio.,..has a VAG 1552 or similar been hooked up to read the fault? only trying to help as a mis diagnosis may cost you ! cheers steve

Hi..according to the mechanic...the gearbox radiater/cooler coroded and allowed coolant to enter the gearbox which caused it to malfunction.....he then drained the residue/sludge and obtained a 2nd hand radiator/cooler and after adding new auto gearbox fluid and fitting the new gearbox cooler/radiator he was hoping it was not 'f**ked.....however according to him it is 'f**ked".....has done approx 160ks.

The gearbox went into 2nd gear 'limp home mode' prior to the mechanic making his diagnosis.

Does this help ??

[Golf Loon]

I`ve got an auto box from a 80,000km 1995 car that had a front end shunt. The car was perfect prior to the accident, I even drove it home. Yours for $500. 0423 051737 Cheers

[Golfwise]

Cheap fix that.
Go for it.

As usual its the servicing that is the cause as generally VW trans are pretty sturdy.

[Golf Loon]

Thaks man, I reckon its a bargain and only cos I have no place for autos in my life. They cost $2000 from the wreckers.

[20v kit car]

Mat your g/box is cheap ..they are worth a lot more ...but to answer the prob...water in a auto is bad news..survival rate is low ....but the electronics of the shift need to be reset this is done via a dia system VAG style...so there is still a climmer of hope but a $500 bucks safer and less hassel to go with mat...again the auto will needx to be adapted to the ecu vai the VW system 1552/1551 or VAS..cheers hope this helps ..call me on more clarification cheers steve 0400356057

[imported_brackie]

Oh, Jeez... I'm glad I have a '78 MANUAL diesel!

[Golf Loon]

I also have the electronic wiring loom and computer for the auto if that helps