Help another Gearbox Question - New to Forum

[msey]

Hi there,

I have a 1998 1.9 TDI AHU Cordoba. As part of its 80,000 service though I would change the gearbox oil to be extra careful. Changed it with 80W/90. It is now stiff when cold in first and second gear. First thoughts were that the oil was too thick, so phoned SEAT garage and they have mentioned that there are 3 types of gearboxes in this model. They phoned SEAT UK to get the right gearbox type, and Oil, but I now do not trust them. They have lost the details, and now say that it only needs one litre to re-fill and that it is generic VW/SEAT oil.

Does anyone have any information that may help to get the right oil in the gearbox, 5 speed manual. SEAT UK's phone number? Oil types?, anything.

Thanks in advance for any advise.

 

[AwesomeSarah]

As far as I know there are a few gearbox codes , but the part number for all the 5 speeds are 02J
So it is an 02J gearbox
Sarah

 

[Murielson]

From Haynes manual there are 3 types of manual transmissions and these are 020, 02A and 085.

085 - gearbox type number is engraved around the opening for the left-hand driveshaft, between the oil filler/level and drain plugs: its individual three-letter code and the date of manufacture are engraved on the top of the clutch bellhousing, next to the clutch release lever.

020 - gearbox type number is cast on the webs around the opening for the left-hand driveshaft, just above the oil drain plug: its individual three-letter code and the date of manufacture are engraved on a flat on the bottom of the clutch bellhousing.

020A - gearbox type number is cast on the webs around the opening for the left-hand driveshaft: its individual three-letter code and the date of manufacture are engraved on a flat on the top of the gearbox housing, beneath the clutch release cylinder/mechanism.

The lubricants and fluids area states Gear oil, viscosity SAE 75W to API GL5.

Can't find any reference to 02J in the Haynes anywhere.

 

[m0rk]

02J wasn't used until the Mk3 Ibiza.... so that's out

the 085 is too weak for the diesel, and I think so was the 020

I've only ever seen TDi's with 02A cable change gearboxes... and yes, they need more than 1L to fill (more like 3L)

 

[Murielson]

085 up to 26/2/96 3.1L, from 27/2/96 2.7L
020 2L
020A 2.1L
Courtesy of Haynes again and not a 1 litre capacity in sight - someone is talking rubbish at SEAT (according to Haynes).

As an aside you can get a Haynes manual off ebay for about £10 and is a very good investment if you have an older motor. I have only had my car for a few weeks now and it has more than paid for itself in info and peace of mind in checking out potential problems that are not really problems at all.