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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: trousers on 12 March 2009, 20:00
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Howdy
i have recently bought a gti 16v , but it is a bit stiff goin into first and have just been to my vw speicalist for a service and asked them to have a nosy for me, they say i need a new gearbox, or can get it refurbed, they said it would prob be cheaper to get a new one second hand and would take about 3 hrs to fit, my question is, where do i find a gearbox, just places like ebay on here etc, and am i best just getting the same one again, or can i use a different gearbox which would be stronger/better etc from another make model
cheers for any info rob
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Check all the linkage first and see if that is giving you a problem.
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hi wayne
the garage i have taken it to are very trustworthy, i know them well and have taken my s3 there for years, would they not have checked this first or is this something they wouldnt lookat, sorry im useless at this stuff, am only good at driving them, dont know how they work lol
rob
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hi wayne
the garage i have taken it to are very trustworthy, i know them well and have taken my s3 there for years, would they not have checked this first or is this something they wouldnt lookat, sorry im useless at this stuff, am only good at driving them, dont know how they work lol
rob
I worked on them for 4 1/2 yrs, it is possible that the gearbox is near the end of its life, but as with anything before spending lots I would start with the basics, linkage if it was bent then it could give you problem also maybe the clutch is on its way out that will not help if it is the case, if you need a gearbox will be easy to find s/h but if it has a lot of miles it might give you issues.
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so am i better gettin mine refurbed then rather than riskin buying a second hand one, to be honest i dont mind payin a bit to get it sorted, as im plannin on keep my baby forever :) , also after coming from an s3 where a new gearbox would of prob cost me thousands a couple of hundred quid doesnt seem that bad,
cheers rob
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so am i better gettin mine refurbed then rather than riskin buying a second hand one, to be honest i dont mind payin a bit to get it sorted, as im plannin on keep my baby forever :) , also after coming from an s3 where a new gearbox would of prob cost me thousands a couple of hundred quid doesnt seem that bad,
cheers rob
If you 100% need a gearbox then go for a recon then you now its right.
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cheers mate
will get them to double check everything first as see what they think
cheers for your speedy reply
rob
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cheers mate
will get them to double check everything first as see what they think
cheers for your speedy reply
rob
No worries happy to help.
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at the end of the day even if the box is knackered a full gear linkage and under car housing refurbn is recommended for when the new one gets dfitted, for the sake of £20ish you cant go wrong. one of the more easier jobs on the MK2, I made a nice FAQ post on the subject :)
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cheers jonny
was just havin a read of that, good write up :)
will have a nosy at that first
cheers rob
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Mine wont go into 1st unless the car is at a dead stop - car has done 175,000 miles so you could say this box has seen some use. I dont think it needs a clutch however and I am changing all of the gear linkages, bushes and the ball and cup at the bottom of the gearstick tomorrow so I will follow up and let you know if its any different.
Tim
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cheers tim
that would be interesting to see if that sorts it,
thanks rob
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Also on a similar note I have a friend who had an 8v that wouldnt go into 1st easily and it turned out one of the plastic ball joint `cups` on the gear linkage had cracked and the crack would just open when pressure was applied to change gear instead of actually moving the rod (if you get my meaning!)
Something else to check
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the housing under the car if worn can really effect gear alignment too, i did all bay linkages but with worn housing i could nbever get the alignment spot on. sorted right away after i did the housing :)
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fix the linkeage and give it some nice new gearbox oil, then see how it feels. make sure its aligned correctly
if its still knackered get your box refurbed IF its a proper 16v 2y, if not id be inclined just to get another 8v box