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  1. 24th November 2015, 05:17 PM #1
    dmclean1313
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    Sourcing an auto for a TDI

    Howdy all
    My TDI's auto has finally died, have been quoted around $4k to rebuild.
    Have checked eBay and there are very few auto's and they tend to not mention how many k's the box has done.
    This leads me to ask, has anyone sourced a reco box from the UK?
    And if so was it worth it or am I better to just break up the D1 for parts.

    Thanks
    Don
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  2. 25th November 2015, 10:41 AM #2
    damienb
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    What's wrong with it - could be repairable.
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  3. 25th November 2015, 05:36 PM #3
    dmclean1313
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    Unfortunately it appears the clutch packs have gone, so a rebuild is the best option
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  4. 25th November 2015, 08:07 PM #4
    damienb
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    Buying from the UK is not an option. Core+shipping will kill you, even more with the current (and future) exchange rate. In any case, I see auto gearboxes with <200k mileage for $500 fairly commonly on gumtree or ebay.

    They're so common, and new parts are cheap enough that it's not worth parting them out.
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  5. 27th November 2015, 07:22 PM #5
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    If you do decide to go for a rebuild give Manuel Transmissions in Thomastown a call as they do a mod to the ZF4HP22 to get it to lock-up in third which makes a big difference in temperatures while towing and off roading, extends the life of the box.
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  6. 3rd December 2015, 03:03 AM #6
    SeanMurr123
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    I have a spares auto tdi that was taken off the road due to rust in the firewall.
    198ks drove perfectly right up until I parked it.

    Let me know if you are still looking.
    It's still drivable now, just has no windscreen or interior. Engine will be taken out in Jan.

    Cheers
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  7. 4th December 2015, 11:56 AM #7
    dmclean1313
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    Hi Sean
    Are you willing to sell the auto seperately and freight it to Melbourne? I of course would pay all charges.
    Thanks
    Don
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