Volkswagen Type 1 transaxle, code AS is a manual gearbox from Volkswagen. The Society has 4 vehicles on file with it, 3 with a source we opened and 1 still leads.
Volkswagen
| Vehicle | Years | Shift pattern | Gearbox source | Members |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1) Type 1 sedan / cabriolet English owner's manual, 4-speed manual [1]Applies to: All (sedan) | 1972 | 4 speed, reverse bottom left (VW lockout) | Corroborated | |
| Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1) Type 1 sedan / cabriolet Operation and maintenance manual, 4-speed manual [2]Applies to: Sedan | 1973 | 4 speed, reverse bottom left (VW lockout) | Corroborated | |
| Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1) El VW 1600 (Mexican market) Volkswagen de Mexico manual [citation needed]Applies to: Sedan (Mexico) | 1976 | 4 speed, reverse bottom left (VW lockout) | Lead | |
| Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1) Type 1 sedan US/English owner's manual [3]Applies to: Sedan | 1977 | 4 speed, reverse bottom left (VW lockout) | Corroborated |
Research notes
Caveats and conflicts (4)
- 1972 model year straddles Aug 1972; earlier 1972 cars may carry a pre-Aug-1972 code (AH/AQ etc.). Code assigned by body type and date, not read from a manual.
- Super Beetle/Cabriolet would carry AT. Code inferred from body type, not read from the row's manual.
- Mexican-build gearbox code not confirmed.
- Inferred from body type and date.
References
- Retailer. Limebug table: AS, 1600, 4 gears, "From Aug 1972"; AT is for 1303S/Cabriolet from Aug 1972. Limebug example "AS 15053 = 15 May 1973". [link]
- Retailer. Limebug table: AS (1600, from Aug 1972); date digits after the code give build date. [link]
- Retailer. Limebug table: AS, 1600, from Aug 1972. [link]
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