Here is my experience taking out the transmission. 1. Remove all associated wiring and shift linkage connections, spedo cable, etc. 2. Jack car way, way up and install jack stands and support engine with floor jack. 3. Take drive shafts off of transmission and tie up. 4. Take starter and all other bolts off (Don't forget about the one on the back side or that tin shield bolts.. Been there, done that) 5. Take the shift linkage mounting bracket off the transmission. 6. Get under the transmission, push up on transmission, twist towards firewall, swear, and hopefully slide off.
Installation is reverse, just more swearing. -----Original Message----- From: Patrick Austin [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, June 27, 2003 1:14 PM To: a2list Subject: [a2-16v-list] transmission questions... Someone once posted a great step-by-step for A2 transmission removal on the list. Does anyone still have it? My '85 8v GTI w/ Audi 2.0l block has a really bad 2nd gear syncho and the clutch is scarilly stiff and starting to slip for some reason. I've gone through and replaced the cable and its still really bad. Until both issues are fixed, I don't really feel like taking the car to the track and running it hard. So, I was thinking of swapping in a used tranny and a new clutch kit sometime in the next week or two while I'm inbetween jobs. I guess my question is this: What transmissions will fit? Currently it's running around with a 16v scirocco transmission. What are the differences between 16v and 8v transmissions, old and new, etc? Output shafts and clutches were different, correct? While I'm there I've got a bad CV joint so I'll probably rebuild most of that stuff...do wheel bearings, CV/axles, clutch and transmission. Might as well. I have time to kill and it's going to see _A LOT_ of miles this fall. _______________________________________________ a2-16v-list mailing list [email protected] http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list For list archives, see listinfo link above.
