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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: vanders on 13 May 2009, 08:37

Title: Knackered gearbox ??
Post by: vanders on 13 May 2009, 08:37
This morning coming to work, coming off roundabout pulled out to overtake a lorry. Was in 2nd at time but as I went to change up I could not engage 3rd - or any other gear!

Eventually eased off, clutch was initially just flopping around.  After cruising a bit further the clutch did engage - but then could only find 6th !!   Fortunately the road was pretty clear and I only had a couple more roundabouts to negotiate in the remaining 20 miles.   Have delivered it to local franchise and asked them to have a look.

ED 30 - almost 2 years old with 37k on the clock.       Will wait to hear the diagnosis - and whether they can find a courtesy car for tonight.
Title: Re: Knackered gearbox ??
Post by: Hurdy on 13 May 2009, 11:57
Ouch...bad luck vanders. :cry:

Let us know what happens and the diagnosis. Fingers crossed it is the clutch and not the box. :smiley:
Title: Re: Knackered gearbox ??
Post by: pitman4u on 13 May 2009, 12:05
sounds exactly what happend to me in my last car, it was the clutch slipping. hopefully not the box mate
Title: Re: Knackered gearbox ??
Post by: Alexander on 13 May 2009, 13:33
this used to happen alot in my landy, usually because the gearbox was full of water which im sure isnt true in your case! hope its the clutch let us know what the stealer says.
Title: Re: Knackered gearbox ??
Post by: vanders on 14 May 2009, 08:09
Well it is the clutch apparently.   As they have got to order part in (fair enough) & they 'do not have a suitably trained technician'  :shocked: I have the pleasure of a Polo 1.4tdi blue motion until next Tuesday.

Presume that they will have to bring in someone from  another (Vindis) branch to do the job.


After getting over my horror at the courtesy car I have actually been surprised with the Polo - not as bad as I feared.
Title: Re: Knackered gearbox ??
Post by: Komenda on 14 May 2009, 08:23


Glad it's not to serious for you, and the Polo is a pretty sweet car to drive, always enjoyed the ones I've had.
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Post by: R32UK on 14 May 2009, 10:27
Thankfully its a pretty straight forword repair. Have they given you any reason for it going so soon?? 37k doesnt seem alot of miles :huh:
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Post by: Hurdy on 14 May 2009, 20:03
Clutch is better going than the engine, so at least it is fairly good news :smiley:
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Post by: KentBladeboy on 15 May 2009, 09:55
Quote from: vanders on 14 May 2009, 08:09
Well it is the clutch apparently.   As they have got to order part in (fair enough) & they 'do not have a suitably trained technician'  :shocked: I have the pleasure of a Polo 1.4tdi blue motion until next Tuesday.

Presume that they will have to bring in someone from  another (Vindis) branch to do the job.


After getting over my horror at the courtesy car I have actually been surprised with the Polo - not as bad as I feared.

How can any 'technician' not be able to change a clutch, can hardly be a technician if you cannot complete a basic job like a clutch change. Especially when the dealers like to charge £100+ per hour for their services   :embarassed: