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Posted by: ne14914 Mar 19 2003, 10:40 PM

Ok guys - Anuder Dupid Kwestyawn

How do you check the transmission oil? I cant seem to find a dip stick ~

Posted by: Brad Roberts Mar 19 2003, 10:43 PM

No dumb questions... Feel free to ask anything you like.


Pull the fill plug on the side of the tranny and stick your finger in it. The fluid should just be at the bottom of the fill plug hole.

Note that the tranny has 2 plugs. One is higher than the other (fill plug) and the other is the drain plug.


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Posted by: ne14914 Mar 19 2003, 10:48 PM

Thanks Brad

This is my first 914 and Im trying to learn as much as I can.

Posted by: Brad Roberts Mar 19 2003, 10:55 PM

You came to the right place. Lots and lots of very knowledgeable people on this BBS.

Dont sit back and watch the board. Always ask your questions. I can almost promise a response 24/7 within 30 minutes of your post.


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Posted by: Dave_Darling Mar 19 2003, 11:01 PM

Sears or your local VW Bug shop should have the 17mm Allen socket you use to remove the fill plug.

Some have used a combination of nuts and bolts as a socket, but several people have messed up their drain or fill plugs using those. The real thing is pretty cheap...

--DD

Posted by: airsix Mar 19 2003, 11:22 PM

I walked into a FLAPS and said to the clerk "I need a 17mm allen wrench." He replied "We don't have any that big." So I said "Do you have a VW drain plug tool?" and he said "Sure, they're right here." And he handed me a 17mm allen wrench.
-Ben M.

Posted by: Brad Roberts Mar 19 2003, 11:33 PM

Normally its a cheap "chrome vanadium" 3/8 drive 17mm socket. I buy two at a time.

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Posted by: ChrisReale Mar 19 2003, 11:43 PM

and if you decide to drain the fluid, remove the filler plug before you remove the drain plug. Learned that a few days ago.

Posted by: Brad Roberts Mar 19 2003, 11:50 PM

And... why do you remove the fill plug ??


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Posted by: ChrisReale Mar 19 2003, 11:53 PM

so it acts like the carb on a bong! Try pouring a jug of water out into the sink. Observe the results. Then do the same, but cut a hole in the top. Much smooooother.

Posted by: SirAndy Mar 19 2003, 11:55 PM

so it rinses out easier.

ever made a hole in a beer can at the bottom and then opened the top?

Andy

Posted by: ChrisReale Mar 19 2003, 11:57 PM

Never tried it, but Ive seen it done numerous times. Maybe Ill give it a try....

Posted by: Brad Roberts Mar 19 2003, 11:59 PM

Yes and yes...

newsflash... There is a BIG breather hole at the top of the tranny. If it is plugged.... your tranny will ooze fluid anywhere it can.

I knew why you pulled it.... smart asses...


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Posted by: Dave Cawdrey Mar 20 2003, 12:14 AM

You never shot-gunned a beer? Man, do I feel old.
Atleast you recognize old school hip hop. Makes me feel young again

Posted by: SirAndy Mar 20 2003, 12:17 AM

hehe, works every time

Posted by: Curvie Roadlover Mar 20 2003, 06:21 AM

The topic of why you open the fill plug came up about a week ago. I thought it was here, but maybe it was on the PP BBS. If you open the drain plug and fluid starts pouring out, then are unable to get the fill plug out, you will have a bitch of a time refilling and the car might be out of commission in the meantime. If you realize that the fill plug is stuck first, you can still drive the car (since you haven't lost your tranny fluid) until you resolve the stuck plug. I remember some people posted what a pain in the ass it was to try to fill the tranny from the breather hole. Just something to think about.

Posted by: tahoward Mar 20 2003, 07:14 AM

So glad to hear that happened to someone besides me...maybe I'm not cursed!!

Posted by: James Adams Mar 20 2003, 08:46 AM

Here's the other discussion...
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=101767&perpage=20&pagenumber=1