me too , i just saved a 2001 Gold gti vr6 from a junk yard , paid $ 1,800.00 for the car , put about 2,000.00 into it and it drives . I love the vr6 engine and especially MK4 .
@@Mrfurballs great save! I rescued my Corrado about 25 years ago from a small dealership who was ready to give up on it It's actually amazing how many cars get thrown away
No it would not. The automatic uses ATF (automatic transmission fluid) and requires the pan to be dropped, plus the filter replaced. You can buy kits for this on FCP euro.
I believe I stated how much it takes in the video, but it’s super easy to find. Look up on google the 02J transmission fluid capacity. That’s where I found it. Don’t take my word for this but I believe you should be able to stick your finder in the full hole and feel the fluid level right below it. I could be thinking of a different vehicle thoigh
One can also measure how much comes out. FWIW you don't want to be low... The 5th gear will be starved of oil as that chamber sits slightly higher, at least that's how it works on a 02j 5 speed. (I have a GQQ transmission in my 06 tdi) You want to fill it to where it starts to run back out.
It's best to not do this. OP put exactly the right amount of fluid in, and a tad more is better than less, as if it's under filled 5th gear will take a hit, especially important to have the proper amount in if doing a lot of highway miles.
Did anyone see my funny shifting at the end of the video? Like if you did
Yeah I saw you...doggone crazy guy
Hahaha that’s great
the shift pattern is foreign on these cars haha .
Just did this to a 2002 GTI 1.8t. 206k miles. Made quite a difference.
Wow lots of miles!! That’s great!
Watching videos in preparation to do this to my 2003 1.8t GTI 🤙🏽
Good luck!!
Epic gear oil splash down! ; )
Yeah thanks! It was quite the mess and very stinky
nice jetta VR6 my son has an 03 GLI and we still have my Corrado SLC too we love our VR6 cars
Thank you! That’s really cool! The vr6 sounds so good
I have a MK4 VR6... by far still my favorite car to drive.
me too , i just saved a 2001 Gold gti vr6 from a junk yard , paid $ 1,800.00 for the car , put about 2,000.00 into it and it drives . I love the vr6 engine and especially MK4 .
@@Mrfurballs great save!
I rescued my Corrado about 25 years ago from a small dealership who was ready to give up on it
It's actually amazing how many cars get thrown away
@@Mrfurballs Same way I got my '99 Dk.Grn VR6 5 spd. $1,300 salvage title.
Replaced timing chain (126K mi.) daily driver now.
would this work the same for an auto jetta of the same year?
No it would not. The automatic uses ATF (automatic transmission fluid) and requires the pan to be dropped, plus the filter replaced. You can buy kits for this on FCP euro.
How do you know how much fluid to put?
I believe I stated how much it takes in the video, but it’s super easy to find. Look up on google the 02J transmission fluid capacity. That’s where I found it. Don’t take my word for this but I believe you should be able to stick your finder in the full hole and feel the fluid level right below it. I could be thinking of a different vehicle thoigh
it takes close to 3 quarts .
One can also measure how much comes out. FWIW you don't want to be low... The 5th gear will be starved of oil as that chamber sits slightly higher, at least that's how it works on a 02j 5 speed. (I have a GQQ transmission in my 06 tdi)
You want to fill it to where it starts to run back out.
Good idea of the clear tube. But always use VW certified Trans fluid :)
Redline 100% meets the specs.
@@AcmePhoto Good to read as I can only imagine the VW price!
@@goratgo1970 paid $31 a quart ATF at VW in California for my dad. Coming from a Honda family that's highway robbery.
I wish my VR6 was manual 😭.
It sure was a fun car to drive!
Supposed to have your fluid level flush not ramped
Next time put the rear up on jack stands to level the car out
It's best to not do this. OP put exactly the right amount of fluid in, and a tad more is better than less, as if it's under filled 5th gear will take a hit, especially important to have the proper amount in if doing a lot of highway miles.
Dang
dang?
Yes that shit smells sooo bad!
It really does