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Wed Mar 02, 2011 12:24 am

I looked in this: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/info/bugchassisdating.php
And can't find any info on this transmission. I was trying to figure out what year is is? The number serial # is: A0034690

Above that it looks like this:

46
113-301-103
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Any ideas? I think it's a 68 bug or KG? If I measure the axles would someone know? I'll take some pictures tomorrow.

Thu Mar 03, 2011 12:02 pm

My reference sheets suggest it is a 3.88 R&P unit from a Karman Ghia. Installed after 8/70.

Thu Mar 03, 2011 3:53 pm

That's cool. What reference sheet did you use? I was getting different numbers from different spec sheets online.

Thu Mar 03, 2011 4:59 pm

ratherb-buggin wrote: What reference sheet did you use? I was getting different numbers from different spec sheets online.

I have the same question. I cant find any reference to my trans #9641947 in the vin# tech section. I think its a 67 (long axles, 5 bolt) but was wanting some confirmation.

Sorry about the hijack :D

Thu Mar 03, 2011 6:14 pm

Sorry. The reference sheets I have refer to the AlphaAlphaXXXXX style of trans identification numbers. The numbers only style reference I dont have.

I have 2 sheets, from different sources, that have similarities but dont share errors.

Thu Mar 03, 2011 6:31 pm

Dougy Dee, thanks a LOT for the info!! That info is priceless when you're looking for it! I appreciate the help, I really do!

Sat Mar 19, 2011 9:56 pm

Hey Dougy Dee,
can you help me too? What about ID # AB1098869
Thanks,
Tim

Sun Mar 20, 2011 5:14 am

4.375 from a 1300 car, up to 08/70

A lot of this info is available from several sources online. It often conflicts so you may have to use the dartboard method to decide who to believe.

Sun Mar 20, 2011 10:55 am

Thanks Dougy Dee.

Sun Mar 20, 2011 12:53 pm

A0034690

Dougy Dee wrote: My reference sheets suggest it is a 3.88 R&P unit from a Karman Ghia. Installed after 8/70.

This comes up a lot. The trans code above is A, zero, zero, three....... It is not A, oh,......
So the original gearbox is not from a Ghia with a 3.88.

Tue Dec 27, 2011 3:17 pm

Bruce wrote: A0034690

Dougy Dee wrote: My reference sheets suggest it is a 3.88 R&P unit from a Karman Ghia. Installed after 8/70.

This comes up a lot. The trans code above is A, zero, zero, three....... It is not A, oh,......
So the original gearbox is not from a Ghia with a 3.88.

Interesting... I'll keep looking for info then on that one.

I also picked up a new transmission with a serial number of 9500991
The axles have straight shock mount arms like on a 67. So maybe a 67?

Wed May 15, 2013 11:42 am

any chance of sharing this sheet?

Fri Jan 10, 2014 11:17 am

I'm having the same problem I have an old swing axle and cant seem to locate the number on the list. Mine is H0162661 any ideas? I'm trying to figure out the gear ratios..... btw it's a tunnel case. I'm not sure what it came out of either, the rear suspension was given to me with transaxle included.

Tue Feb 25, 2014 5:41 pm

Can anyone help me out? I picked up a transaxle that I was told came out of a 64 Type 1, but I'm not sure. Here's the info I have

The case has the following number cast into it: 113-301-103
The number stamped on the case is: 5254276

The nose cone has the following number cast into it: 113-301-211 E with the number 7 stamped above it. Does this mean that the case and the nose cone came from two different lots?

What year did this transaxle come from?
How can I tell if I have long or short axles?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Adrian

Tue Feb 25, 2014 6:29 pm

The 113 #s are the part #s of the case and nosecone - ignore those.

5254276 looks like Oct., 1962 from the Beetle VIN listing, under the "Rear Axle" column
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/info/bugchassisdating.php

Tue Feb 25, 2014 8:06 pm

EverettB wrote: The 113 #s are the part #s of the case and nosecone - ignore those.

5254276 looks like Oct., 1962 from the Beetle VIN listing, under the "Rear Axle" column
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/info/bugchassisdating.php

You're the best Everett, thanks.

Adrian

Wed Feb 26, 2014 1:05 pm

OK a lil help here...I have a 56 but after pulling the tranny I discovered NOT a split case....the # stamped on it is as follows 8654253?
And if I want to take it back to a split case what I should be aware of?
backing plates/ drums /outter bearings/em brakes????? or will it bolt back up without a problem? Thanks
Thomas

Fri Oct 17, 2014 6:30 pm

Noticed the references to the Alpha number. Mind if I ask where on the tranny that number is stamped. I felt lucky to find the 34/113 301 103/E numbers on the right side of the tranny case.
Thank you.

I am trying to figure out if my transmission is a 12V OG for a late 66 or a 67 transmission.

Sat Oct 18, 2014 2:51 am

Mon Nov 24, 2014 5:48 pm

I've looked all over the site for a couple hours but no luck. Any help appreciated.

Vehicle in question is Manx style buggy. Registered as a 1966.

Transmission numbers

5
113 301 103
3886294

Engine numbers

F2038 back by timing belt

04 BL
FH 1601 601 A on driver side engine