Type 4 412 engine and gearbox problem

[Autostyle]

Hi there.

I have a vw 412 le fuel injection with an automatic gearbox. I have 3 problems that I need assistance with.

1) The car experiences a lack of power at low speeds,usually till 60km/h. This is experienced most when going uphill.

2) After some time of driving when I stop at a robot or stopping in traffic, the car switches off most of the time. The car does restart easily. However when I restart the car the car takes off very slowly.

3) The gearbox has a kick whenever i pull of or when the gear changes. I have checked gearbox oil and it was significantly short but the problem is still there after topping up.

Any help or advice would be appreciated. Thanks

[rickycox]

Hi there

Welcome to the forum....

I'm happy to help and give advice wherever I can - firstly I own a 1972 412 LE Automatic also so can comment from my own journey owning the car for several years...

1. Firstly can you confirm what distributor is actually on the engine..
2. Have you replaced all the vacuum hoses, including the one to the auto gearbox ?
3. You say the gearbox oil was short, how are you checking the level ?

Ricky ......