please help my poor Passat 98 1.9tdi auto gearbox replacement

wzc

hi guys, my passat automatic gearbox is gone, i bring her into the garage, and they ask for 2K+ Euro, is there anything other way could get this job done cheaper?or does any body know where can i find second hand passat or A4 gearbox? thanks

Savman

Teletubbies say eh-o

pburns

I've heard of autos being replaced with manuals on older cars where the cost of a new/reconditioned auto would be prohibitive...

biko

Crazy formatting makes baby Jesus cry.

Location? Anyway, you probably better off getting a newer car.

wzc

thanks guys, and is that possible to change it in a manual gear box?

mike65

wzc where are you? Was the 2000 for a new box installed or for a recon box installed?

Mike.

wzc

hi mike, i am in Dublin sth area, what's the recon box mean? and how much is cost for that? thanks

mike65

Well auto boxes get worn and replaced with new, and the manufacturer takes the old part and its reconditioned for resale at a latter point. Obviously a recon box is cheaper than a new one.

Mike.

wzc

mike65 wrote: »

Well auto boxes get worn and replaced with new, and the manufacturer takes the old part and its reconditioned for resale at a latter point. Obviously a recon box is cheaper than a new one.

Mike.

mike could u do the job?

mike65

He! No I'm no mechanic (well not big stuff). Sounds like you need to assess your options. Talk to a freindly, non-VW, independent garage and see whats possible and how much (you might find a scrapped car with said gearbox).

Mike.

wzc

mike65 wrote: »

He! No I'm no mechanic (well not big stuff). Sounds like you need to assess your options. Talk to a freindly, non-VW, independent garage and see whats possible and how much (you might find a scrapped car with said gearbox).

Mike.

thanks for your opinions. but is possible to change it in manual one?

meathstevie

Try Naas gearbox center. They're very good for manuals, don't know if they do auto's but if you call them you'll know.

Plug

wzc wrote: »

thanks for your opinions. but is possible to change it in manual one?

Probly will cost even more because you'll be changing more than just the gear box and probly more labour.

mike65

True - you can't just bolt an autobox to an engine, the mating face needs to be compatible for a start, the manual shift mechanism has to be routed (that might or might not be straightforwards) plus various control systems need removing I imagine

Mike.

Slidey

You will need new flywheel, pedal box probably, igntion if it has an inhibitor, all the gear links (might not be much with the passat) possibly drive shafts as well
Auto boxes might be scarce on the ground. Traynors in the north i'd imagine would be a good place to look. I know a manual box is 500 for a passat

Lawless_Samurai

Savman wrote: »

Teletubbies say eh-o

Best Quote Ever!!!

mike65

You would need new driveshafts. 250 a pop

Mike.