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Was just in the parking lot today.... up until this point... 1st/2nd have been notchy and 2nd has been grinding! In the parking lot; I couldn't get it into reverse.... was going forward as in 1st... .then I found reverse... finally but 1st and 2nd were gone! Limped home in 3rd...
A quick google; confirms many others with this issue, apparently the shift fork for 1st/2nd breaks and the weak point is the rivet! Bleah!
I would appreciate anyone's experience with this; considering my problems with Volkswagen of America in the past... I have no faith that they would lift a finger to do anything nor have I heard any silent recalls or recalls on this particular transmission. Any info or experiences appreciated!
I am probably going to drop it and see what the repairs are going to be; a used one... seems like not necessarily a good idea... since the weakness is still there.
Google reveals a shop that has "fixed" the weak point in these transmissions; anyone care to comment on these guys? Never heard of them but looks like the fix I need for my issue!
USP Motorsports 02M/02Q 6 speed transmission rebuild program
USP Motorsports - Specializing in VW Audi & Porsche vehicles
Any and all comments appreciated! My poor bug is outside with out 1st and 2nd! LOL!
The romance and dysfunctional relationship with the beetle, continues! 
A quick google; confirms many others with this issue, apparently the shift fork for 1st/2nd breaks and the weak point is the rivet! Bleah!
I would appreciate anyone's experience with this; considering my problems with Volkswagen of America in the past... I have no faith that they would lift a finger to do anything nor have I heard any silent recalls or recalls on this particular transmission. Any info or experiences appreciated!
I am probably going to drop it and see what the repairs are going to be; a used one... seems like not necessarily a good idea... since the weakness is still there.
Google reveals a shop that has "fixed" the weak point in these transmissions; anyone care to comment on these guys? Never heard of them but looks like the fix I need for my issue!
USP Motorsports 02M/02Q 6 speed transmission rebuild program
USP Motorsports - Specializing in VW Audi & Porsche vehicles
Any and all comments appreciated! My poor bug is outside with out 1st and 2nd! LOL!