OT Newer VW auto tranny questions

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some of the newer autos do not have a dipstick. so its not so easy to fill


On 12/7/06, Peter <peter@thescirocco.com> wrote:
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> From: C Boyko
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> Okay, so the boy is like resident dub-head where he works. So one of the
> guys has a 97 Jetta with an auto tranny, he says it's been leaking for
> years, and that you can't add fluid. True or false?
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> Also, would an auto tranny from a B3 Passat (91) fit his at all (Passat
> was
> a 16V, we're assuming a 2.slow for the Jetta)? I know nothing about auto
> trannies, can't even drive an automatic actually. Sort of like AC, just
> get
> rid of it, you know? Anyway, input is appreciated. SOmeone will know, I
> bet
> :)
> Cathy
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> ...That doesn't sound right. In fact, I'm pretty sure that's wrong. ;')
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> The B3 trans should work, but the auto-ECU and harness might have to be
> changed.
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> I'd do a 5 speed swap, before I replace one of those trannies; they're
> heavy, and not reliable.
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> Peter
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