Mk4 Golf 1.6 Automatic Transmission Issues

[willowthehat]

Hi Guys,

Just bought a 2001 Mk4 Golf 1.6 with Automatic Transmission.

The main issue is when I shift to reverse, both from park and neutral, there is a significant jolt as soon as the lever reached the reverse position. Apart from this the car drives well, possibly the shifts could be a little smoother but nothing too bad and the torque converter locks up perfectly when on the highway.

I've changed the transmission fluid and filter and also changed the bottom dogbone engine mount.

NOTE: this only happens when shifting to reverse not any other gear.

Any ideas on what this could be?

Cheers

Sam

[Umai Naa!!]

Valve body, I would say.

[willowthehat]

Thanks mate,

Hope it is that as not too expensive and something I can do myself - think I'll give it a shot