TadN
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I am the original owner of a 2002 Jetta TDI with a 4 spd transmission and 70K miles. Recently, the transmission would not engage in drive or reverse from a stop. The transmission would only engage if the engine was accelerated (the shift selector would move to drive or reverse, but the transmission would act as if it were in neutral). I suspected that the transmission fluid was low. I took the Jetta to my local dealer to have the transmission serviced. Unfortunately, the mechanic found metal fillings in the transmission fluid. The transmission service seemed to help when shifting into drive. However, there is still difficulty getting the transmission to engage in reverse. I suspect that the transmission will need to be replaced very soon.
I am limited to replacing the transmission with an automatic transmission. My wife has no interest in learning to drive a manual transmission. What is the best option for replacing this transmission? Is there a better transmission than the orginal 4 speed automatic? I am planning to have the timing belt replaced at the time the transmission is serviced. What other parts should be replaced at the same time?
I am limited to replacing the transmission with an automatic transmission. My wife has no interest in learning to drive a manual transmission. What is the best option for replacing this transmission? Is there a better transmission than the orginal 4 speed automatic? I am planning to have the timing belt replaced at the time the transmission is serviced. What other parts should be replaced at the same time?