Auto transmission service

[maxb]

I am wanting to change the transmission fluid and filter on my 1995 Rialta. The problem, this transmission has a rectangular pan with rounded corners. When I look for a replacement seal and filter kit, there are about 6 different configuration pictures of the gasket, all supposedly fitting this unit, but none look like a fit for my unit. Can anyone give me some pointers on this problem. Thanks.

[rtsukijima]

Have a read through this site maxb and see if it helps
Transmission Service

Robert

[maxb]

Robert, thanks for the information. I will use the transmission codes that you provided to find the correct replacement kit.

[rtsukijima]

alternatively, please check on this IO groups page
https://groups.io/g/Rialta-Tech/sear...nsmission&ct=1
search the site first via hashtag or description before posting a question. Lots of good info here from active members

Robert

[cbrown154@me.com]

If your Rialta is based on a Volkswagen chassis, do yourself a favor and take it to a Volkswagen dealer. I had to spend $9000 to get my transmission replaced, no fault of mine, it just happened. They are a very complicated transmission and require someone schooled in transmission service on Volkswagens to make repairs.

[SteveJ]

Originally Posted by cbrown154@me.com

If your Rialta is based on a Volkswagen chassis, do yourself a favor and take it to a Volkswagen dealer. I had to spend $9000 to get my transmission replaced, no fault of mine, it just happened. They are a very complicated transmission and require someone schooled in transmission service on Volkswagens to make repairs.

Nine grand? Ufda!

[cbrown154@me.com]

Excuse me?

[beauregaard]

lol
Ufda is an expression that basically means "ouch".

[cbrown154@me.com]

You can say that again! I did a lot of looking on the Internet and learned that eight to $9000 was the going price. I had to fix it to be able to sell it, sad but true. The entire transmission had to be replaced, and to do that the entire front clip has to be pulled off and the engine and transmission pulled out through the front. Huge job.

[maxb]

Robert,
Thanks for your help. I ordered based on your information and the fit was perfect. I have enjoyed traveling in the 95 Rialta until recently. Now the reverse is out. Forward gears and shifting is perfect. Unit will not start to reverse. Upon oil and filter change no metallic or unexpected trash was found inside the pan. I guess it is just time to retire the unit. Best wishes to all who have one of these units. It is the most fun of the RVs that I have owned, and also the most expensive to maintain

[mloganusda]

My sister just had her 2002 Rialta transmission rebuilt for $6K at Mr. Transmission in Jackson, MS. He removed and reinstalled the rebuilt transmission. He has been in business for 35 years and all the foreign repair shops send there transmission work to him. He is off of Hwy 80 in Jackson, Mississippi.