Strange transmission??

Wiley e. Coyote · Post by **Wiley e. Coyote** » Thu Dec 22, 2005 4:51 pm

we got a 73 thing a few months ago and the transmission has real beefy ribs on it.
I searched and didnt find to much.
The code is 081.301.103 2
any help would be great!

Bruce2 · Post by **Bruce2** » Fri Dec 23, 2005 12:52 am

Wiley e. Coyote wrote: The code is 081.301.103 2

That is not the trans code. That is the part number of the gear carrier. Go around to the right side just forward of the diff down low. Read the code from under the frame horns. It is stamped into the case about 1.5" below the case part number

Wiley e. Coyote · Post by **Wiley e. Coyote** » Fri Dec 23, 2005 6:35 pm

Bruce2 wrote:
Wiley e. Coyote wrote: The code is 081.301.103 2
That is not the trans code. That is the part number of the gear carrier. Go around to the right side just forward of the diff down low. Read the code from under the frame horns. It is stamped into the case about 1.5" below the case part number

The "boss" has no stamp.
I guess thanks anyway?

sideshow · Post by **sideshow** » Fri Dec 23, 2005 7:10 pm

Try taking a picture, the knowledge on this board is fairly impressive.

Bruce2 · Post by **Bruce2** » Fri Dec 23, 2005 8:36 pm

Sounds like you have a Rhino case. It is a case made in Brazil with extra ribbing.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Dec 24, 2005 3:55 pm

Bruce2 wrote:Sounds like you have a Rhino case. It is a case made in Brazil with extra ribbing.

I have a hard time logging into this site for some reason.
Anyway Yes it does have extra webbing.
And It is made in brasil.
Next time I get a turn with the digital camera I'll take picture of it.

Wiley e. Coyote

turboblue · Post by **turboblue** » Mon Dec 26, 2005 6:57 am

Try this for the code location:

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 10:29 pm

Thanks for the picture...the area is un-stamped.
ie: no number.
see above

wiley e. coyote.

Bruce2 · Post by **Bruce2** » Fri Dec 30, 2005 11:19 am

So we are back to you posting pics.

Muffler Mike · Post by **Muffler Mike** » Fri Dec 30, 2005 12:34 pm

This is what the top of a rhino case looks like. Any thing like that? or maybe it has some ribs welded to the bottom?

PJMS · Post by **PJMS** » Mon Jan 02, 2006 3:32 am

Since it is made by VW Brazil, the "081" denotes that is a Brazilian Type 2 transmission case, which would make it a rhino case. There is no ID number because it is a replacement and not a production fitment.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 1:22 am

PJMS wrote:Since it is made by VW Brazil, the "081" denotes that is a Brazilian Type 2 transmission case, which would make it a rhino case. There is no ID number because it is a replacement and not a production fitment.

THANK YOU I would go out and look at right now to confirm with pics above...later.
Thank you all for help with a great reference from thesamba!

Wiley E. Coyote

bobonk86 · Post by **bobonk86** » Thu Apr 07, 2022 8:48 am

I have a question about these same transmissions is just the case heavier duty but the internals the same as other transmissions or is it a completely different tranny

Bruce2 · Post by **Bruce2** » Sat Apr 09, 2022 8:12 am

Well done on using the search!
The trans case indicated above is just a different case that's made in Brazil and has more webbing on the outside.
What's inside is whatever the trans builder put in them. If there's no serial number, it's anyone's guess what is inside. If there is a code stamped onto it, the whole gearbox is likely to have been made in Brazil with all Brazilian parts. Most are interchangeable with German VW trans parts.

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