1998 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
17,000 MILES
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MATURO
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Add to previous question.
By the things I have indicated with the fluid leaking and grinding can you tell me what might be wrong with my car?
Mar 4, 2013 at 8:57 PM
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RE: 1998 Volkswagen Jetta-it leaked out all transmission fluid and now grinds when running. Also pops out of gear.
Mar 4, 2013 at 9:08 PM
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Fix the leak first.

Thomas
Mar 4, 2013 at 9:24 PM
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Once the leak is fixed should that solve the problem?
Mar 4, 2013 at 9:35 PM
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Depends on where the grinding is coming from.

If the clutch got contaminated from the gear oil leaking onto it, you might also need to have the clutch replaced.

If the grinding is coming from inside the transmission... damage may have occurred from running low on fluid.

A transmission shop will be able to diagnose better than me over the internet.

Thomas
Mar 4, 2013 at 9:44 PM
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Thank you
Mar 4, 2013 at 10:01 PM