Description
The Volkswagen Autostick transmission, introduced to the Volkswagen model line in 1968, was a good idea and a good product while it was in good operating condition. Unfortunately, it was a power-robbing trans, as all automatic transmissions are, that dramatically affected the already low horsepower air-cooled VW engine in an adverse way. Another negative of the Autostick was maintenance. As the miles racked up and the trans became worn, the cost of upkeep became unacceptable for most. This, coupled with the fact that few mechanics fully understand the unit, makes it difficult to get good maintenance performed.
Autostick conversions to manual transmissions are not a new thing. But, before now, nobody had assembled an all-inclusive kit in one convenient package. So. Cal. Imports has taken all of the guesswork and headaches of combining all the correct parts so that the conversion will go smoothly. If you are looking for a way out of your Autostick woes, look to So. Cal. Imports to provide you with a complete, comprehensive and affordable conversion kit.
Kit includes:
• Rebuilt 4-speed manual transaxle with 4.12 ring & pinion
• Flywheel
• Flywheel seals
• Clutch pressure plate
• Clutch disc
• Clutch alignment tool
• Clutch bolts & wave washers
• Gland nut & gland nut washer
• Throw-out bearing
• Heavy duty throw-out bearing clips
• Bowden tube
• Bowden tube bracket
• Clutch cable
• Clutch cable adjusting nut
• Transmission mounting bolts & studs
• Transmission mounts
• Pedal assembly
• Shifter kit
• Shift rod bushing
• Special conversion shift coupler kit
• Tail cone
• Hockey stick
• Back-up light switch
Installation Note: ’68-’70 NEEDS TO HAVE A CLUTCH TUBE WELDED IN THE CENTER TUNNEL TO GUIDE THE CABLE FROM FRONT TO BACK. THIS TUBE IS NOT SUPPLIED IN THE KIT!
Core Charge and Exchange Explained:
Please understand that we MUST have your transmission core. NO TRANSMISSIONS WILL BE SHIPPED BEFORE WE RECEIVE AND INSPECT YOUR CORE. Without good cores, rebuilt parts will not be put back into circulation. Please do your part to keep our cars going for years to come!
All transmission cores must be deemed rebuildable by the transmission builder. Broken or damaged components on a transmission will reduce or, in some cases, void your core refund. The biggest problem we find nowadays is water had, or has been, in the transmission. When water and gear oil mix, it becomes acidic and will eat holes through a magnesium transmission case!! Water also rusts the gears, bearings, and components inside the transmission. If your core transmission had or has water inside it, the chances are good that the core is worthless.
Due to the impossibility of purchasing parts to rebuild the 1966 and older 6-volt transmissions, we can NO LONGER accept 6-volt transmission cores. It is not just that the bell housing is smaller, it is that these transmissions also require different bearings and synchro’s that are no longer available.
Important: All transmission cores must be like for like. In other words, we cannot give you full credit for a swing axle transmission when you ordered an IRS transmission. There are some exceptions, so if unsure, PLEASE CALL FIRST before ordering. Any transmission that has not been drained of gear oil before being returned will incur a disposal fee of $25.00.
