How does a Volkswagen transaxle work?
The VW transmission relies on brass syncronizer rings to allow matching of gear speed to transmission input shaft or pinion shaft speed to facilitate grind-free shifting. All forward VW gears have their own syncronizer. Reverse does not have a syncronizer.
What is a freeway flyer transaxle?
The Mofoco Freeway Flyer transmission is the VW transmission of choice for 1968 or older Beetle owners who love to cruise on the street and save fuel at the same time. This transmission is Rebuilt off Original German Core Transmissions. This means the cases are 45-50 years old.
Are there any problems with the Rob VW transaxle?
Rob – VW transaxles are TOUGH though, so if it’s going okay (albeit still a bit sloppy on the gear change) it should last a while yet. The main problem to watch for is the problem I have — crunchy gear changes, meaning worn synchro rings, and jumping out of 4th, which means a badly worn selector fork.
Can you change transmission fluid on a VW transaxle?
A change in the transmission fluid didn’t make any difference in the sloppy shifter. This says to me that our transmission needs work. Rob – VW transaxles are TOUGH though, so if it’s going okay (albeit still a bit sloppy on the gear change) it should last a while yet.
What was the rear axle on a 1967 VW Beetle?
Not long after I had reassembled Baby, our 1967 Savanna Beige Sedan, I noticed that the passenger’s rear axle was seeping fluid onto the backing plate. “Rats!” I thought. And, sighing, I got out the tools and began the task of replacing the axle seal—what else could it be?
What to do when you change the oil in a VW Beetle?
Wipe away any oil that dripped out, put the wheel back on and get the car back on it’s feet. Job’s done for another 30,000 miles. Thanks to Elizabeth Nelson for pointing out you should take out the filler bolt first, because it helps air get in to the gearbox to let the oil drain, and in case you end up with an empty gearbox and no way to fill it.