Intro and a few q's

[Cupra]

I note with some surprise that the Haynes Manual does NOT include a section for the auto transmission. I can understand that a repair section is not there but unless I've missed it there is no assistance to remove/replace an auto.

I've had this manual for a few years now & never noticed it was missing an auto trany section

[Golf Loon]

ADZ is the later engine code. Its the same as ABS, just from 1995-1999

[Corderoy]

ADZ is the later engine code. Its the same as ABS, just from 1995-1999

Thanks again, Loon...

I also found reference to "ABS" engine on a Dayco website.

You're right in that the car is plated at 01/95 which obviously means built in '04.

I've been under the trans with lights, mirrors and I just cant see anything at all stamped under there. There are 3 flat areas which could have been used but alas there's nothing stamped on them

I'll give it a good wipe down tomorrow and maybe that will show it...

I haven't had a close look at what's involved in removing the trans but does the final drive, or diff or whatever it's called come off with it or is it unbolted from the trans and left attached to the drive shafts?

edit: scratch the last bit, I just had a look and can see it's all one casing.

[Corderoy]

I'm in the process of removing the transmission and have got to the point of undoing the drive shaft bolts.

It looks like a 12 point? torx head.

I've got a 6 point torx set which was fine for undoing the head bolts but when I tried the 6 point in the final drive bolts it seemed a reasonable fit but spun.
Obviously I don't want to round those buggers so I'm wondering if someone can confirm whether they are in fact 12 point?

I've also got a 5 point torx set on the off chance it's a 10 point bolt.

I've managed to get the Etos software but it only manages to call it "Multi Spline Bolt".

Can someone enlighten me as to the torx type?

Thanks...

[Golf Loon]

You need a 12 point spline.
You can order em in through repco or a decent tool shop.
I think the size you need is M8, may be M6, its been a while.
Its not a Torx and that wont work.

[Mischa]

you can get packs of them for pretty cheap if you dont need high torque. they're also called "triple square" bits.

[Corderoy]

Cheers guys,

I've been hunting around the net looking for info and I came across "spline bits" on a UK campermobile site.

Looks like it's an "M8" I need.

Jeez, I was going to sneak back and edit my post so as not to seem too much a doofus, lol.

Something else I've learned today... spline bits... who'd a thought it

[Golf Loon]

Dont worry mate, they are hard to get in Australia, most tool places and car shops dont have em.

You dont need em for a Hold on, so most of the staff dont care either!

[Mischa]

if you're stuck, try to find a tool shop who sells stahlwille tools. high quality tools and they sell splines. the short splines are coded "54x".

[Corderoy]

Ran around Repco, Autobarn, Supercheap this morning.... blank looks.

They can be bought online and also through ebay as kits but I'm a little tentative about buying a "cheapy" as I don't like the prospect of getting those bolts out if they round.

There's a VW mechanic who comes through work occasionally. Not at home when I rang so I emailed him to see if he'd loan me his for a few hours.

Failing that, there's a specialist tool place 15 minutes away so they may be a chance tomorrow.

I was hoping to get the box out today but a couple of days won't make any difference to anything (other than my attitude, lol).