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Mon Mar 27, 2006 6:06 pm

Hey there, getting ready ro refill the tranny with trans fluid. How much does it take? 4 quarts?
Thanks
Gary

Mon Mar 27, 2006 6:10 pm

I always go till it's full, or right about to spill out the filler, but that's just me and my tranny (I call her sheila)

Mon Mar 27, 2006 6:35 pm

Well I have 3 1/4 worth in there, and she seems to be full. I have turned the axle to get out any air. Are there any tricks that I should know?
Thanks
Gary

Tue Mar 28, 2006 1:06 am

2.5 liters (about 2.65qts)

Tue Mar 28, 2006 9:54 am

Warm tranny oil flows waaay easier than cold - warm that shit up in a hot water bath (i.e. put the bottle in the kitchen sink filled with hot water) before you pour it in. Especially if it is still cold where you are. :D

Tue Mar 28, 2006 10:56 am

Seb67 wrote: Warm tranny oil flows waaay easier than cold - warm that shit up in a hot water bath (i.e. put the bottle in the kitchen sink filled with hot water) before you pour it in. Especially if it is still cold where you are. :D

I'd never bring that nasty crap into the house. 90w gear oil is as bad as it gets. :?

Tue Mar 28, 2006 2:28 pm

53 0val wrote: Seb67 wrote: Warm tranny oil flows waaay easier than cold - warm that shit up in a hot water bath (i.e. put the bottle in the kitchen sink filled with hot water) before you pour it in. Especially if it is still cold where you are. :D

I'd never bring that nasty crap into the house. 90w gear oil is as bad as it gets. :?

That was a hypothetical kitchen sink... Personally I think it goes great in coffee :wink:

Wed Jan 11, 2012 11:14 pm

So to the old saying: "there's never a stupid question", I've never drained and filled a transmission before.... and see only hints in the manuals I have. Would this be correct? There's two others on the opposite side, but I thought they were for adjustments.

Thu Jan 12, 2012 12:00 am

Those labels are correct. The ones on the left side are for adjusting the forks.

Thu Jan 12, 2012 8:59 am

Thanks Bruce! I don't want to be adjusting the forks yet. ;)
Brian

Thu Jan 12, 2012 9:01 am

bwaz wrote: So to the old saying: "there's never a stupid question", I've never drained and filled a transmission before.... and see only hints in the manuals I have. Would this be correct? There's two others on the opposite side, but I thought they were for adjustments.

I noticed from the numbers that is a '54 Bus transmission. Has it been converted for use in a Beetle?

Thu Jan 12, 2012 10:27 am

I used VALVOLINE synthetic gear oil in my '55. man, what a difference in shifting.....especially when the trans is cold. Shifts like butter.

Thu Jan 12, 2012 11:02 am

EverettB wrote: I noticed from the numbers that is a '54 Bus transmission. Has it been converted for use in a Beetle?

no. that is a pic i posted in the gallery several years ago. it is a BD transmission.

Thu Jan 12, 2012 6:58 pm

Motorhead55 wrote: I used VALVOLINE synthetic gear oil in my '55. man, what a difference in shifting.....especially when the trans is cold. Shifts like butter. What weight did you use? I'm going to change my fluid in the spring. Any idea of a Valvoline part #?

Thu Jan 12, 2012 7:22 pm

EverettB wrote: bwaz wrote: So to the old saying: "there's never a stupid question", I've never drained and filled a transmission before.... and see only hints in the manuals I have. Would this be correct? There's two others on the opposite side, but I thought they were for adjustments.

I noticed from the numbers that is a '54 Bus transmission. Has it been converted for use in a Beetle?

Yes Ev, I was going to take a photo of my beetle underneath but this borrowed one was much cleaner!

Thu Jan 12, 2012 8:48 pm

Quote: What weight did you use? I'm going to change my fluid in the spring. Any idea of a Valvoline part #?

It is VALVOLINE SYN POWER 75W-90. It is a full synthetic
Valvoline part number VV975
This stuff takes away the "2nd gear crunchies" when the trans is cold and warm. At least it did on mine. I have used it on other manual transmissions too with the same results.

Fri Jan 13, 2012 12:40 am

Brian, before you pour in the juice, have you tried to set the forks yet?

Many years ago, before I knew anything about gearboxes, I assembled my split case gearbox and installed it, only to find it popped out of 3rd. It took 2-3 tries to get it to stay in gear. Each time involved jacking the left side way the hell up to avoid losing any gear oil from the adjuster hole.

In looking back, I would see how the forks align while you have the right side case half off. Then check it again when they are together.

Fri Jan 13, 2012 6:19 am

Motorhead55 wrote: Quote: What weight did you use? I'm going to change my fluid in the spring. Any idea of a Valvoline part #?

It is VALVOLINE SYN POWER 75W-90. It is a full synthetic
Valvoline part number VV975
This stuff takes away the "2nd gear crunchies" when the trans is cold and warm. At least it did on mine. I have used it on other manual transmissions too with the same results. Thank you!

Fri Jan 13, 2012 12:14 pm

Bruce wrote: Brian, before you pour in the juice, have you tried to set the forks yet?

Many years ago, before I knew anything about gearboxes, I assembled my split case gearbox and installed it, only to find it popped out of 3rd. It took 2-3 tries to get it to stay in gear. Each time involved jacking the left side way the hell up to avoid losing any gear oil from the adjuster hole.

In looking back, I would see how the forks align while you have the right side case half off. Then check it again when they are together.

Thanks Bruce, at the moment, it just needs to be a roller to get back and forth to the paint shop, without leaving a puddle on the floor and not damaging anything I haven't got to yet. New axle boots stopped the leak, getting the gear oil back in will keep it lubed... I hope! ;)
Brian