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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: jake on 13 January 2009, 20:04

Title: GEARBOX FCKED
Post by: jake on 13 January 2009, 20:04

i have a 1.8t and unfortunately my gearbox is playing up big time

When i drive the car i have to hold the gearstick in place otherwise it pops out and grinds back to neutral

It holds in place in 2nd gear and 4th, yet on the top gears 1st,3rd and 5th it doesnt stay in gear

Ive had a brand new ecs stage1 clutch put in so i know its not the clutch. I had a quote to get my gearbox reconditioned and he quoted me 550 quid,not including putting it in or taking it off?

Any advice? :huh:

Title: Re: GEARBOX FCKED
Post by: vapor matt on 13 January 2009, 20:11

check the linkage on top of the gearbox, cant see how it now fubered when you have just had the clutch changed. sounds to me like the linkage is not fitted or ajusted properly

Title: Re: GEARBOX FCKED
Post by: dai-cymru on 13 January 2009, 20:11

get a 2nd hand unit for around 250, 1st 3rd and 5th are on the same shaft so follows thats why they pop out, i take it they only pop out when you bring thr clutch back up

Title: Re: GEARBOX FCKED
Post by: jake on 13 January 2009, 20:18

yeah they pop out when the clutch is back uo

I had a garage look at the linkage and they said it looks ok

Would it not be dodgy buying a second hand gearbox?

Title: Re: GEARBOX FCKED
Post by: vapor matt on 13 January 2009, 20:28

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-GOLF-GEARBOX-1-8-20v-98-01MODEL-VERY-LOW-MILAGE_W0QQitemZ180316488687QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item180316488687&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A1%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

this might do you?

Title: Re: GEARBOX FCKED
Post by: MrTurner on 13 January 2009, 20:31

Depends how long you want to keep the car.  Get one off a low mile car from a salvage place and you'll be looking at around £350-400 fully fitted.  It'll usually have a 1 month unlimited milage warranty.

Otherwise, recondition, or buy a reconditioned box.  The box on my golf was done just before I got it.  It had a full refit and cost £1100 cash.

Title: Re: GEARBOX FCKED
Post by: dai-cymru on 13 January 2009, 20:41

2nd hand box will be fine as long as you buy from a good breakers yard or transmission specialist,

Title: Re: GEARBOX FCKED
Post by: jake on 13 January 2009, 22:42

thanks for the replies people especially the ebay link very helpful

Ill have to get it sorted soon

thanx guys :smiley:

Title: Re: GEARBOX FCKED
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 13 January 2009, 23:40

Be carefull about that ebay box,it's off a 1.8 20V non turbo car,will it be the same as a turbo car is anyones guess.I blew my gearbox on my old car and that cost me £1150 fitted,it was a sad day....

Title: Re: GEARBOX FCKED
Post by: jake on 14 January 2009, 14:27

i noticed that it didnt say turbo aswell

Ill get it sorted next month most probably :cry:

Title: Re: GEARBOX FCKED
Post by: dobber on 14 January 2009, 15:35

Go to www.breakeryard.com fill in the details and you will get an email with price for the part and delivery. All you do then is phone the number, confirm that its for the right car and pay the money.
I just got an engine wiring loom for my 1.8t AUM and its cost me £40 + £10 delivery and should be here tomorrow.