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Q: i need trans. parts for my '98 vw jetta. can anyone explain what they are and where to find them cheap?
part list: 1, 2 sleeve & reverse idler gear, all synch. rings, bearing kit, and seal kit. (all for 1998 vw jetta 2.0L 5-spd) thanks...

A: You have a couple of options: the best bet by far is to purchase a exchange or rebuilt transmission, they have a warranty and unlike purchasing individual parts to repair an existing transmission, the entire unit is covered. Prices will vary a lot; check around to see what an exchange unit costs, you might be surprised as even VW exchange units aren't that high priced (maunual transmissions only!). The easiest thing to do is to purchase a used transmission, sometimes you can pay next to nothing for one, but of course, you have no way of knowing what sort of shape its in without opening the transmission. I selling a used transmission for another make of car for only $75 that is good (no it doesn't fit a VW), so bargains can be had on a used unit. Check Craigslist.org, some bb sites, etc to find a used unit... but, remember, no warranty on such items., still it can be the cheapest way to get rolling. The bearings and seal kit are available in the aftermarket for a lot less money than from VW, however, I think that the synro rings and assemblies as well as the idler gear are only available from VW. If you are able to do the job yourself (I assume you can because your asking about specific parts for a transmission), still, it will cost a lot just for the parts. Finally, a transmission from a salvage yard or breaker with a warranty might not be a bad choice; usually will come with some sort of warranty and still priced far less than the repair parts paid for at retail prices (for the above parts you've asked about). You might be able to go to a Pick a Part salvage yard and get one fairly cheap, but of course, you'll need to remove the unit by yourself. My suggestion remains that you purchase a exchange/rebuilt unit; they come with a warranty for the entire unit and short of adding the correct fluid are ready be installed. Don't forget to replace the rear main seal, clutch assembly, turn or replace the flywheel, replace pilot bushing/bearing and the rear engine/transmission mount at the same time (very little additional time required, just the price of parts and you'll do a complete and correct job). I will try and explain what the parts as best I can: the reverse idler gear is the gear in box that (in general terms), engages all the shafts together (mainshaft, lay shaft, reverse gear idler/shaft -- in most gear boxes there are three of these, that contain various gears of which some of them slide on these shafts to engage various combinations of gear ratios (in your case 5 ratios because its a five speed manual box).. The synro rings are sometimes called blocker rings, they allow the gear to engage on the synro hub assembly to mesh (engage) the two different rotational speeds (gear and shaft) without damage. The bearings are of two types: roller and needle: the roller type bearings support the shaft assemblies and needle bearings support some individual gear parts; the seals keep the gear box fluid from leaking out. On the sleeve, one could be talking about the part that the shift fork (the item that moves the gears back and both when you pull/push on the shift lever & cable mechanism)... Please realize its rather hard to explain this without a picture, I just hope that I haven't confused you more... Hope this helps, a car nut.

Q: 2002 VW Jetta Needs Repair?
My 2002 VW Jetta 1.8L (automatic) has the engine light on. I found out after doing a reading on the engine that it has something to do with the catalitic converter, either the oxygen sensor or the vacuum. I brought it to the dealer for an estimate and I wanted to see how accurate he was. Any ideas? He is putting new VW parts into it and not after market parts.

A: The aftermarket catalytic converters do not last as long as vw a catalytic! Use Vw catalytic from the dealer. Also you have to know exactly whats the problem. Dealers will rip you off. they will change the catalytic and the sensor but all you needed to be changed is the sensor for example. What was the code?

Q: How do I change the breaks on a 2000 VW Jetta GL?
I have a 2000 Volkwagen Jetta GL. The breaks need to be changed in the front and eventually the back, what are the parts I need, the steps I need to take and is this something that I should actually consider doing myself? Pepperdine: Thanks for adding absolutely nothing to this question. Good to see that there are trolls everywhere. richardmckee7: I'm checking out vwvortex now. Thanks for the answer. Jody D: I think I will get a book.

A: It's "Brakes" not "Breaks". They are different words with different meanings.

Q: Good website for vw car parts?
Just bought a 2001 VW Jetta (mk iv) and am finding myself in need of interior and exterior parts that would typically come from a dealer. Driver's side door armrest with window controls, center fold-down console, heating element for heated seats, mud flaps, rubber 'monster' mats, etc. etc. Can anyone suggest a good website that stocks these kinds of things?

A: www.germanautoparts.com is by far the best site for Volkswagen and Audi parts ever.

Q: Will a 2002 VW Jetta Mirror fit on a 2003 golf gti 1.8T?
The mirrors look identical on the outside but I don't know about the inside wiring. I ordered a 2003 mirror and got a year 2002 mirror instead. The junk yard said that jetta parts will work with golfs. Will the 2002 jetta mirror work on my 2003 golf? Thanks

A: both cars are the same,except for jetta having a trunk. to answer your question,yes it will fit.

Q: I have VW Jetta 2000GLS,2Lit car.I am facing the engine over heating problem.what are the reasons?
I repaired it at mechanic.He replaced the thermostat and now he is saying that problem is with head gasket.It is forming a air bubble in coolent circulation due to head gasket leakage. I want to know the approximate cost for fixing the problem and head gasket spare part price in market for VW Jetta 2000GLS,2Lit

A: Well the gasket itself is $33.08, found here: http://www.germanautoparts.com/Volkswagen/Jetta/Engine/104/12 The labor will probably be around $500, maybe more. Depends on if the head is warped, and if they need to plane it. Please make sure it's not your waterpump before submitting for a head gasket replacement. It's a common failure issue with Mk4 VWs. Also, if he's a good mechanic, he's already made sure it wasn't a temp sensor, or fan switch. Hopefully he's ruled them out.

Q: Where are my spark plugs in a VW Jetta?
I have not found any details about it or a book that breaks down the parts of the car. I just want to replace them myself without having to pay for anyone to do it.

A: The answer, depends on the year and the model. I am only guessing that since you don't see them right away, you're dealing with an A4 Jetta (99 1/2 model year up to 2004) or an A5 Jetta (2005 model year and up). VW put engine covers on those models so you can't readily see them. Here are my three guesses on where to look, depending on which generation of car, and what engine you may have. A4 body with 2.0L 4 cylinder: Remove the plastic engine cover by taking off the one nut in back that holds it in place. Now you can see the engine. Wondering where the spark plugs are? They're hidden under the upper half of the intake manifold. You need a long allen key to remove the upper intake manifold, so buy one of those metric sets from any AutoZone that has a wobble head on the long end (that means instead of looking squared off, it almost looks like a ball on the end). Remove the 3 obvious allen bolts on the front of the intake, and then you'll see two notches between the intake runners, almost like somebody drilled between them. Under there are the two inside bolts. Theyre deep in, that's why you need the long style allen keys. Once you have removed those, there are two more bolts on the back of the intake, by the firewall. It sounds like a lot of work, but it's pretty quick once you know where the bolts are. Disconnect the plastic plumbing from the intake, remove and voila! There are the spark plugs. Two suggestions: A) Do not throw away the intake gasket between the manifold halves. You can reuse it if you haven't chewed it up too much in removal. B) Put some masking tape or some of that blue painter's edging tape over the openings in the lower intake manifold while replacing the spark plugs. You don't want any dirt or debris falling in there and getting into the engine. A4 body with either 1.8T or VR6 engine: On both of these engines, VW used a coil pack. Instead of one coke can sized coil to provide spark for all the spark plugs, they put smaller, individual coils right over the plug. After you remove the engine cover (similar action, usually one or two obvious nuts holding the cover on) you see either 4 or 6 sets of wires running to the top of the engine. seperate the quick connectors, and I think each coil pack is held in place by a couple of screws or tiny bolts (I forget, I have to look). Pull the coil pack out, and the spark plug is there. On the A5 body cars, the instructions for the 2.5L 5cylinder is very similar to the A4 body 2.0L 4 cylinder, and the 2.0T is nearly identical to the 1.8T removal process.

Q: How long should it take a mechanic to replace 2 inner tie rods and 1 rear wheel bearing on a 2001 VW Jetta?
Please tell me if this quote sounds right: Replace 2 inner tie rods (2hrs) Replace left rear wheel bearing and hub (1.2hrs) Labor @ $95.00/hr Parts Bearing and hub - $151.00 Tie rods - $85.00 each Wheel alignment - $89.95 Total cost $714.95

A: Seems fair to me, I dont have Mitchell on right now to look the labor up but I would have guessed 2.5-3 hours for front tie rods, 90 for alignment, and an hour for the rear bearing. Sounds like a fair price to me. Of course there will be people on here to say it's a rip off and you can buy the tie rods at a parts store for 39.00 and bearing for 62.99 and you can get a book and do it yourself, but most of them know nothing about cars. I say authorize the work and make sure you get a 1 year warranty parts and labor good luck. That was a very thorough question with all info documented (something you dont see here often if at all)

Q: I have an O2 sensor at wholesale price for a VW jetta 2000 vr6 . How much for labor to replace sensor?
We have brought the car to a shop and they have told us that the total cost would be $477. I have a friend who is a mechanic at a dealership that can most likely do it for less. Is this price accurate for paying retail price for the part and for the labour put into it. Oh , and i can t get a hold of my mechanic friend until he s actually at work, hense me asking this question on here.

A: It shoulds a little heavy to me; however, the charge probably includes the diagnosis charge, the part and the labour to install it. Where I used to work (worked with VW dealership service departments on/off from 1980 till December, 2005), labour was among the highest in the country and we didn't charge that a year and half ago. Our labour rate was $125 or so an hour; normally the 0 2 sensor books out at between .5 to .7hrs for most models (at the shop's posted labour rate), tubro excepted. I would get a second opinion and cost quote; it seems a little high to me. Hope this helps, a car nut.

Q: my vw jetta is been held at the body shop for 2 months for a missing part that the vw don t have how can i fix
my car was in an accident , i took it to the body shop , it has been there for about 2 months , i am now paying for the rental , and the car payment out of my own pocket , the body shop says that the volkswagon are out of the missing part and there is a shortage of about 5600 other customers waiting for the same part , so my wait might be months , what shall i do to get out of my car payment without damaging my credit , the car is not leased , the lien holder is volkswagon credit

A: The bad news is you can give up the dream of walking away from the car without damaging your credit. You can however take matters into you own hands by doing a few things. First get all of your documents in order. Bill of sale, police report with date of body damage, date the vehicle went into the shop, miles on the car, the part and part number that your vehicle needs,and anything else that might be asked of you. Call a few VW Dealers to check on availibilty of the part(s). Just in case the fault lies with the body shop. If your body shop is also a VW dealership, I would still call around to a few other dealers. Also check with the local salvage yards for the part, while used is not the ideal situation it's better then what you currently have which in nothing. Also most salvage yards have a way to search for your part nationwide so don;t be afraid to ask. Next contact VW directly customer service, and tell them of you problem. Its VERY important that you document every detail about this conversation (dates, times the names and title of EVERYONE you speak with). This is not a 1 phone call process and you should be prepared to sit on hold for some time. They will usually make some attempt to help. If it possible to find your part this would the best plan of attack.

Q: Name of part that holds on passenger side mirror for 2000 VW Jetta?
Anyone know the name of this particular part that holds the passenger side mirror on, it flexes to fold in. And where I could find one or buy one. Many thanks!

A: I believe the piece is a part of the mirror assembly and may also be difficult to find by itself.You can get a used mirror on car-part.com

Q: How do I reattach a rearview mirror on '01 VW Jetta?
Had windshield replaced. Six months later mirror fell off. Tried reattaching circular metal base with various glues/epoxies but it keeps falling off as soon as I attach full weight of mirror. There is very little contact between metal base and glass. Am I missing a part? How can I secure the mirror?

A: go to auto supply store,there is a special glue to do this,follow directions exactly and make sure the window is absolutely clean and free of any old glue residue,wire brush the windshield tab as well to make sure its clean

Q: how can i fix My VW Jetta 2002 radio?
My radio in my jetta isnt working. The CD player works, tape player, power is on... but the actual radio part just stopped working a few months ago. Can anyone help?

A: Its common for your radio to fail, I see it ALL the time at the dealership. It's so expensive to buy a new one that most people use this opportunity to purchase an aftermarket radio at your local electronic store.

Q: in the long run which car would be less expensive to repair the VW jetta or the Scion tC?
include how often and how costly the parts would be to upkeep each car how often the car needs to be fixed x [$ parts] = total $

A: Scion - Cheaper to fix- But will have more repairs to do. Jetta a higher price car and more expensive to fix. Repairs should be fewer.

Q: VW Jetta 2004 Dealer says new Transmission required?
TDI Tiptronic Transmission started to shift eratically from time to time. Make appointment to have it checked. They say it needs new transmission even though it now works fine. Checked on internet for answers. Found a parts jobber in the US that suggests that he has see lots of them that are just down a little oil. VW tries to make people think it is impossible for customer to service these transmissions. I found a web site by googling VW Jetta Transmission fluids by Blau parts that says different.Has anyone had any luck with this method? I do know where to put oil into this Tranny and where to take it out. Not sure where to check level yet. Also the access pan is on the front of this Tranny and not on the bottom like in the illustration. The cost of the Transmission with installation is out of the question as far as I am concerned. Almost $6000 CA. I think the VW dealer is trying to put one over on me and the Car only has 97000 odd KM on it.

A: Unless your car is modded, or your a horrible driver, then there is not reason with only 97k KM that your car would need a new tranny. Depending on the tranny situation would determine the outcome. Does the tranny Slip? does it hesitate to go into gear? whats the problem with it? My Friend has a 2004 jetta, Tiptronic and he had a issue where is was hesitating to go into gear, and would slip on occasion when trying to shift. Your best bet is to drain out the tranny fluid and replace it with new tranny fluid. I Also recomend using lucus tranny lube. It will make it shift much smoother, and should give it a better feel.