Gearbox Problem

[ibmike]

Hi everyone just found this great forum and learnt alot already but i have a question regarding my gearbox

First off car details
MK3 2.0 (Agg) GTi 8v Anniversary
Problem is since i have had the car about a year it goes into all gears fine without a hitch drives good
but it jumps out of reverse is this a common fault or does anyone know what could be wrong
I am a mechanic but work for fords if these boxes are easy to fix i may have a go but would prefere to get it done by someone who knows the boxes

Thanks

I am in the chester area if anyone knows anywhere to go

[GTI EDITION (aka LTD)]

It sounds like it's in need a strip down but I wouldn't advise you attempting it unless you have access to the special VW tools required to strip and rebuild it and all the relevent setting up data required( I rebuilt VW gearboxes in the past and they are not as straight forward as some other makes

I think in the long run you maybe better off getting a REPUTABLE gearbox specialist to do it as you'll get it turned around a lot quicker and also get it guaranteed for 12months at least 

[perd999]

complete common failure, if i was you id just change the gearbox, i got mine done for 175 including fitting, i also have been told teh mk2 16v box fits the mk3 8 valve?? dont quote me on it though

[ibmike]

The only thing is i have heard the ratios are all different i really want the car as standard (for now)
Anyone recommend anywhere to get it done
Got a quote from a local guy he said £300 for the reverse or £500 for complete overhaul
A bit on the expnsive side i think
Anyway any where local to chester or if you know somewhere i can get a re-con box please let me know

Thanks

[the beast]

so it's no just me mine dose that on a  Mk3 gti 8v think it's a worn reverse gear?    what to do  change box  when i find one to fit  that 020 box  anyone got a good one for sale at the right price please help