1996 vw golf vr6 auto- no go in gears

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Mon 5 Jul 2004 21:35
1996 vw golf vr6 auto- no go in gears - ammo
greetings! My car has a 4sp automatic box. Earlier on this year (january) i noticed the gears began to slip in gear D, usually around the 2nd or 3rd upshift. I didnt take much notice of it. As time went on the shifting became worst,which i then resorted to using gear 3 for my travels. Gear 3 also started slipping, which i then resorted to using gear 2. Now 6/7 months down the line the car has totally given up (dont blame it). I get no response from any gear what so ever. It just feels like the engine is in neutral no matter what gear i select. I felt a bit brave over the weekend, and got under the car to check the condition of the fluid. I carried out the step by step procedures. When i removed the pan, only a "coke cans" worth of fluid came out and it was very very black. A lot of sludge had settled at the bottom of the pan and the filter (oil strainer) was absolutley filthy.Is it worth me doing a ATF/ATF filter change??? or have i left it too late? any help appreciated
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Mon 5 Jul 2004 21:43
1996 vw golf vr6 auto- no go in gears - Aprilia
LOL! I think its a bit late for a fluid change, to put it mildly.
You are talking about a complete rebuild here, in fact it may be cheaper to try to get a s/hand 'box.
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Mon 5 Jul 2004 21:46
1996 vw golf vr6 auto- no go in gears - Andrew Moorey (Tune-Up)
Maybe, but worth replacing the strainer and refilling with fresh fluid plus a dose of Forte Auto trans treatment.If any improvement noticed then repeat. If the fluid comes out filthy then do it again. If however it wont go then resign yourself for a gearbox change.
Andrew


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Mon 5 Jul 2004 21:48
1996 vw golf vr6 auto- no go in gears - ammo
forte auto trans treatment?? where is this available and is to be mixed with the ATF when i put new fluid in.
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Mon 5 Jul 2004 21:53
1996 vw golf vr6 auto- no go in gears - DL
I really wouldn\'t bother. The gearbox is history, the brake bands etc are in the bottom of the box as sludge.
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