what is wrong with my golf??????

[andy100]

ok iv got a mk 3 golf gti 8 v R reg.  im having problems with the reverse gear and i was wondering if any body knows what is wrong with it and how much t will cost me..   when i stick it into reverse it comes out of gear when i let go of the clucth but if i do it slowly then it will stay in gear..  And when it goes out of gear it makes a horrible sound..   can u guys help please do if u can i dont know what to do. thanks

[golfvr6]

Get a recon box fitted.

[MK1_BOY]

Gaet a MK1 or MK2, much more reliable...

[golfvr6]

Reliable? scrap you mean  

[ch33ky_monk3y]

is this the car you thought was really cheap?

I guess you know why he was trying to get rid of it...

[skinny2468]

Hi Andy.
I have exactly the same problem with my '96 Golf Gti 8v. Whenever I accelerate too quickly in reverse it pops out of gear.
Did you resolve your issue? I'd be interested to know what happened.
Cheers
Danny

[modulater]

Sounds like the detent plunger that holds the car in reverse has gone. reverse is a straight cut gear and as such will not pull itself in like the helical cut profile on the forward gears.

I would seek advice and see how much it is to get the box rebuilt, It may be a lot or it may not. If push comes to shove then its gonna be a recon box.