Tranz question

[malcolm2]

I ran into this with my 914. I was told, there is no real way to test a tranz when it is out of the car. So I spent two years welding metal and building an engine, then the tranz was crap. Not dead, but a problem that added several months to me driving. I prefer not to go thru that on my '72 bus.

So I am a ways off from having to worry about it, but maybe I should just buy a re-built tranz to put in when everything is ready. Vs. taking that chance again and having a long delay.

Thoughts???
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My Toys: '75 Porsche 914, '92 Ski Nautique and now a 1972 VW Transporter Deluxe (punch list fixing)

[Jeff Geisen]

I use a guy in Ringgold, Ga. just south of Chattanooga for rebuilding my transaxles. He does stellar work and a 3 year/unlimited mile guarantee. I get mine in the que soon as possible since he stays busy and ACVW transaxle repair is his hobby.

PM for his contact info.
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‘63 ragtop - ‘68 single cab

[60vwnewengland]

I'm not trying to highjack this thread, but does anyone have any good tips on storing an extra transmission? Oil in? Oil out? leave drain plug unscrewed? turn axles every year? Fill with a little oil and slosh it around the trans once a year to keep the gears from freezing?

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
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[busman78]

Easier to post a picture than describe, no oil, two 2x4's and tail up.

[SGKent]

[timvw7476]

Were it my bus, I'd run it & see.
The 002 transmission is known for carrier bearing failure that pound the
carrier support metal out of dimension. Exactly what happened to my'74
after many miles, at that point you may want a 091 box or 5 rib from 1975.
Those are known to be 110% better for long-term happiness.

[richparker]

[raygreenwood]

Yep....agree. Vertical...well oiled but no oil if indoors amd climate controlled.

However.... If you have to store it in a non climate controlled indoor space like a storage unit....overfill it and with ATF......and either plug the vent carefully or shrink wrap it.

Do this on a low humidity day. You are trying to prevent the in and out influx of humid air that happens with changes in temperature and atmospheric pressure. Over time.....that condense into a corrosive water layer.

ATF.....automatic transmission fluid.....does not have the EP sulfates/sulfur that reacts with moisture and creates an acidic state that gear oil does. Its the best long term preservative I have found. I have a five gallon bucket of it I use for storing new and lightly used bearings zip tied to their outer races and differntial/gear parts. Ray

[Wildthings]

A box stored out of doors but away from the elements, like installed in a vehicle or even just thrown inside a bus will do well for many years. Throwing multiple layers of tarps over it will help cut down on the daily temperature fluctuations.

Smearing some grease on the splines and bearing surface of the input shaft will keep them from being degraded.