flukey-lukey Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 Well, a week before Modball and it seems my autobox isn't up to the job Will go in a passat instead.. In 2nd gear when the 2nd turbo comes online the revs go round but doesn't pick up speed, then it hits the limiter and doesn't change up to 3rd until the revs drop back down. Normal driving (not using the 2nd turbo) is fine and I can build up speed. So, my questions are; 1) What exactly is it thats causing this? torque convertor? the whole box itself? 2) How much would the box/torque convertor set me back? 3) Is it a job I can do myself if I have access to a 2 poster ramp? 4) What would it cost for EVERYTHING (just parts, if I can do it myself) to do a manual conversion ? info: 1994 j-spec TT BPU with around 70k miles on the clock. Any info/help/opinions appriciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 It's your box. You've got slippage caused by the bands wearing. I had the same thing. One refurbed box later and all is well. http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=91309 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 manual conversion = 2.5k in parts A certain establishment charges around 800quid to fit it all. A decent autobox cost you around 300quid. but i dont know costs for referbishment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd-mkiv Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 im sure theres a few spare auto box's from all he manual conversions being done mate you could get them swapped in time for modbal;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flukey-lukey Posted June 3, 2007 Author Share Posted June 3, 2007 im sure theres a few spare auto box's from all he manual conversions being done mate you could get them swapped in time for modbal;) I'd love to mate, but 6 days to find a box, collect it, find somewhere to do the work (or find someone willing to let me use their ramps) isn't going to happen Especially as I'm working mon-fri and was planning on setting of down to London on the saturday. So, any auto to manu guys have a box lying around? Must be in good condition and working fine on your car when you replaced it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd-mkiv Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 I'd love to mate, but 6 days to find a box, collect it, find somewhere to do the work (or find someone willing to let me use their ramps) isn't going to happen Especially as I'm working mon-fri and was planning on setting of down to London on the saturday. So, any auto to manu guys have a box lying around? Must be in good condition and working fine on your car when you replaced it? its possible mate shame as I sold an auto box for 100 quid a few months ago. put a post in the wanted section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flukey-lukey Posted June 3, 2007 Author Share Posted June 3, 2007 its possible mate shame as I sold an auto box for 100 quid a few months ago. put a post in the wanted section I hate you! You always seem to sell the things that I need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd-mkiv Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 I hate you! You always seem to sell the things that I need lol ill run it all past you before the next sell up mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyhannah Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 I have a spare autobox here. make me an offer:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flukey-lukey Posted June 3, 2007 Author Share Posted June 3, 2007 I have a spare autobox here. make me an offer:) I don't like making offers Tell me how much you want for it Also, what car it came off, milage, regular fluid changes, condition, can you guarantee it works etc? cheers, Luke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyhannah Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 pm'd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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