2000 Jetta VR6 - Project Alaska 2K

Post by **Roadhog** » Jun Sat 18, 2011 7:55 am

MikeWire wrote:Aren't you on tranny #3?

Yeah, one was just bad, threw it away, got sold another bad one, but it was rebuildable, so I ran amsoil mtg in it, that one was destroyed by the fluid. So I rebuilt it again, and ran oem fluid and it has lasted over twice as long as the others, and still going strong.

If you compare the viscosity of oem vs a 75w90, you will find that the oem is like water compared to it.

Post by **Darkside** » Jun Sat 18, 2011 11:14 am

Roadhog wrote: so I ran amsoil mtg in it, that one was destroyed by the fluid.

you proved it was their fluid that destroyed it and they got you a new tranny. I hope so that would be sweet! haha

YouTube · Post by **Mikewire** » Aug Wed 10, 2011 10:16 pm

Got some good parts today, many thanks to Josh:

And some SWAG, extra stickers and a frame for the Jetta thanks to Jeff @ TT.

Post by **YASHA7FOLD** » Aug Wed 10, 2011 10:24 pm

Looks like we'll both be working on exhaust this weekend.

YouTube · Post by **Mikewire** » Aug Wed 10, 2011 11:03 pm

YASHA7FOLD wrote:Looks like we'll both be working on exhaust this weekend.

Haha yeah for scraped knuckles!

Post by **Darkside** » Aug Thu 11, 2011 10:53 am

SWAG FTW!!!! haha TT = Good People

YouTube · Post by **Mikewire** » Aug Fri 12, 2011 8:38 am

Well, that was fairly easy to swap out. I put it in last night after work, finished up around 9:30 or so and took it for a spin. First off, it made a pretty big difference in the sound, it's much deeper and growly (like) and it seems to have a bit more pep. I got a little late last night, so I'm going to scan and clear codes tonight, and probably recheck all the nuts and bolts. And of course install my plate frame and stickers - gotta represent!

Post by **MT-Getto** » Dec Thu 08, 2011 8:55 pm

Update please

YouTube · Post by **Mikewire** » Dec Thu 08, 2011 10:53 pm

MT-Getto wrote:Update please

Beth has been driving it daily for the last few months and it's been soild other than a couple of issues. I do have an oil leak somewhere I need to fix, I haven't been able to narrow it down to a specific spot though. I ended up ordering a few more seals for the oil cooler and filter housing, but I'm not sure that's were it's coming from - either timing cover or it's the trans.

If it's the transmission I have a feeling it may be leaking from the transmission output shaft seal, but I haven't found a source to buy the part from yet - probably the dealership (Brandon).

The lower coolant flange on the radiator has been leaking (slow drip) so I just ordered a new one.

For now I have just been throwing a piece of cardboard down in the garage - bad owner!

*Big Sky Euro

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