sounding rough in reverse :(

[kaine2010]

okay had loads of problems with my golf gti mk3 96 reg   brand new distributor crank sensor battery starter motor the list goes on but the latest problem im having is when i put the car in reverse and get to the biting point on the clutch it sounds really rough and feels like its juddering. Dont know what it could be as it comes and goes often does it one day and not the next and only seems to do it in reverse any suggestions im clueless as to what it maybe. i guess its clutch or gearbox related

[CJA321]

They are very very common for teeth breaking off the reverse gear in the gearbox, most likely what it is

[kaine2010]

does that mean i have to replace the gearbox ?? or will it be ok until i can afford to do such a thing ie use reverse as little as possible

[GOLF-MK3-GTI]

As above, very common, The reverse idler normally makes the noise, when it starts loosing teeth 

Does it pop out of reverse gear??

[GOLF-MK3-GTI]

As above, very common, The reverse idler normally makes the noise, when it starts loosing teeth 

Does it pop out of reverse gear??

It should last you yet, if its just started to make the noise now, Soon or later it will need replacing with a new gear box or second hand unit.

As far as i have heard each time it pops out of reverse, you loosing a tooth, so eventually the reverse idelr will wear off and you will have no reverse gear.

[kaine2010]

It dse tend to pop out of gear quiet often but only in second gear after changing from first but its always seemed to have done this the problem I have is I drive for a living I hope it lasts about a month or so

[GOLF-MK3-GTI]

have a look at this post

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=74165.0

Should give you an idea

[vw_golf_nutter]

my reverse gear is noisy too but just had my car in for a cambelt and the garage said they go on for ages like that! i have however got a 2nd hand box to go on so that should sort it.

[kaine2010]

cheers for the link i may aswell run it until i cant use it how much is it to get one restored or a second hand one nowdays ??

[vw_golf_nutter]

i got quoted £400 for a rebuild, £350 for a rebuilt box off ebay and i bought one 2nd hand for £100. you have to run the risk of the 2nd hand one having the same issue though. if you can afford it you should go for a rebuild.