How often does a VW Eurovan transmission need to be changed?
The official VW Recommended Maintenance Schedule for the EuroVan calls for the ATF to be changed every 40,000 miles. If you talk to any dealer or mechanic who advises you that the transmission is a “sealed” unit, you need to immediately find another dealer or mechanic.
Where can I buy a used Volkswagen transmission?
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Can a Eurovan be converted to a manual?
Only Pre-97 Eurovans have a manual transmission option, so converting to manual is difficult to get parts. After 9 months of rounding up parts, converting and getting the software right in the computer we were able to get our first Rialta converted to manual. Now we can handle most Eurovan & Rialta conversions for you.
What kind of transmission does a Eurovan Rialta use?
Filter (Strainer) VW # 01M 325 429 Filter Gasket (installed on neck of filter in the picture VW # 01M 325 443 Pan Gasket VW # 098 321 370 AFT Fluid, 4 liters VW # G 052 162 A2 Some places may sell all three of the gasket and filter parts as a kit, VW #098 398 009A. This fits all years of EuroVan 1995-2003 used for the Rialta.
When did Eurovan automatic transaxles become electronically controlled?
All years of the Eurovan automatic transmission have proven to be potentially problematic. Almost all automatic transmissions, foreign and domestic, became electronically controlled after about 1990, and the Eurovan is no exception.
How do you shift gears on a Eurovan transaxle?
• In order to shift from any gear other than P, N, or D, the button on the gear shift lever has to be depressed half way. Pressing the button all the way will not allow you to move the lever past D. This is by design to avoid inadvertent down-shifting at high speeds.