1996 runabout transmission

[Crasher]

My runabout has to really wind up the RPMS and then sometimes back off and feather the throttle to get it in top gear.

Is this normal? My question is,

What transmission was used in the 1996 runabouts? If anyone knows. Auto. Thanks

 

[vwbug72501]

Probably a VW Type3 (squareback, Fastback) full auto Trans. Here's a link to some info: http://www.vwtype3.org/owners.manual/mechanical/autotrans.shtml

This is NOT an Autostick trans!!! Different critters all together.

These are becoming "Hens Teeth" but there is info out there. https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=516066

www.thesamba.com is a good start for info. Also, Google for VW clubs in your area. They can be a wealth of local resources and information.

Good luck.

 

[MR TRIKE]

MR TRIKE

My runabout has to really wind up the RPMS and then sometimes back off and feather the throttle to get it in top gear.

Is this normal? My question is,

What transmission was used in the 1996 runabouts? If anyone knows. Auto. Thanks

My Company, The Trike Shop, built the Runabouts and RoadHawks. All automatics where from 1968-1974 Type 3 Fastbacks or Squarebacks. The shifting is regulated by vacuum which is pulled off the Intake Manifold to the Modulator Valve located at the rear of the trany. You can adjust the shifting pattern sometimes by removing the vacuum hose from the Modulator Valve and using a 1/8 inch screw driver turn the screw out several turns to get it to shift out of 2nd gear sooner. General Rule is turn screw IN to stay IN gear longer and Turn OUT to shift sooner. Always count the turns so you go back to where you where if needed. If, when you take vacuum line of modulator, there is transmission fluid in line, then the diaphragm is leaking and is Bad and needs to be replaced. It is also possible that the internal seals inside trany are losing fluid pressure and causing the shifting problem. Rebuilding the trany is needed at that time. Start with the easy way first. KEEP-ON-TRIKEN Dick

 

[Crasher]

My Company, The Trike Shop, built the Runabouts and RoadHawks. All automatics where from 1968-1974 Type 3 Fastbacks or Squarebacks. The shifting is regulated by vacuum which is pulled off the Intake Manifold to the Modulator Valve located at the rear of the trany. You can adjust the shifting pattern sometimes by removing the vacuum hose from the Modulator Valve and using a 1/8 inch screw driver turn the screw out several turns to get it to shift out of 2nd gear sooner. General Rule is turn screw IN to stay IN gear longer and Turn OUT to shift sooner. Always count the turns so you go back to where you where if needed. If, when you take vacuum line of modulator, there is transmission fluid in line, then the diaphragm is leaking and is Bad and needs to be replaced. It is also possible that the internal seals inside trany are losing fluid pressure and causing the shifting problem. Rebuilding the trany is needed at that time. Start with the easy way first. KEEP-ON-TRIKEN Dick

Thank you so much for this info. I will look at it tomorrow and see if this fixes it and let you know.