1987 Volkswagen Scirocco Transmission and drivetrain Problems

“I own 2 1987 vw sciroccos, both have had sudden and catostrophic transmission failure which completly destroyed the transmissions, both locked up on the road and nearly caused horrific accidents. This problem exists in several models with this type of transmission and has been ignored by vw and vwoa. This car also has a leaking fuel tank which I have tried to have repaired but the dealers refuse to even confirm the problem. …”

“All three of these transmission failures cost me a total of $2700 due to the fact that 2 clips were taken out of the design. These two clips would have cost the mfgr about $0.50 or so and cost me alot more than that”

“The vw transmission, known as the 020, on the 16v models are garbage. Ring gear rivits shear and are punched through the housing destroying the unit completely. I have gone through five and have seen several other owners fall victom to this poorly manufactured part. Vw claims no responsibility and owners are left to fix their cars out of pocket.”

“Contacted vw dealership after being notified repeatedly by vwoa to get the tank replaced and they refused to change it after having the car for a day and putting 30 miles on it...am I going to blow up now? Also..circlips in transmission casing made the transmission grenade and had to be replaced. ' **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*734286”