Wanted : VW Golf TDi gearbox 6-spd

[Ross]

Hi guys,

Seems that it's worst case scenario for my Golf... garage have confirmed the vibration appears to be coming from the gearbox / front diff. Just had it out for a new clutch 3 months ago too

Anyway, need to get this one on the road ASAP so I'm about 90% certain I'm gonna have to take the plunge and buy a new gearbox for replacement. Anyone have any contacts, or know where one can be sourced cheap (ie: below £300) then let me know

Cheers
Ross

[Laurel]

Oh no!

Can't believe I find out on the forum...!

[Rusty]

Contact Volksmania on 01454 329 990

[Flat on my back]

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Hope it's not a common problem...had to dump a VW Polo cos the box blew twice...cheap second hand ones just didn't exist!

Good luck searching.

[spink]

Call a couple of rebuild places,might be cheaper than you think.I have just had 2 sychros done on a '01 Saab 95 aero,cost was £110

[GazzaG60]

should be able to get am o2m for not a lot. id have thought about 150.

i got 2 here but both are petrol so cant help

least its not a massive job dropping the box on one of those.

[mark_s2]

Ross,

I have used these guys in the past. They are loacted just outside Dunstable.

http://www.vw-audi-specialists.co.uk/

Mark

[AndyP]

Bry has one, getting him to part with it might be a challenge though

[Ross]

Cheers guys, I'll make some calls as soon as I'm finished at work *cough* when my boss leaves the room *cough* and see what's up...

Garage are being pretty good with it, still not 100% it IS the box (possibly a front differential bearing aparrently) but the CV joint looks good, vibration only happens on slight turning to the right at road speeds, and using a chassis ear ruled out any vibrations from the strut, already changed wheel bearing... it's a case of what else is between the engine and the wheel!!

Seems like a replacement box it going to be the best way forward, if it's a cheap repair could always get mine done after and sell it on. Just desperate to get the car back on the road now... there goes the S2's insurance policy

[raymor]

Pm sent

[Ross]

I had a great offer on a newer (07 Seat Leon TDi) box - thanks Raymor - unfortunately i've been told they're not a replacement for a Mk.IV.

So, I have one offer for £335 for a guaranteed working used box. I also have been offered a gearbox on teh basis it might not have a 1st gear, for £125...

The story is - in the car, he could not select 1st gear. Whether the car was stationary, on the move, engine running... VW stealer said the box was knackered and needed replacing so the fella sourced a used box and took it to an independent to swap it. Upon collection it was commented that whilst swapping the box they found the linkage was loose and tightened it up, and the box was probably fine. Now off the car, 1st gear can be selected.

What's the consensus here... is the risk worth taking? Normally I'd play it safe, but this could decide whether the S2 goes on the road now or sits in the garage till summer...

[spink]

If it means not shelling out £325 its worth sticking it back on and trying it.Although if it is still not working you are going to be pretty pissed off when you have to take it off again.The choice is yours.

[Ross]

Just to close the thread, this workout out in the end. Bought the replacement box, garage did a straight swap for £160 which was cheap; picked up the car today and no more vibrations Plus... the replacement box is fine, in fact feels less notchy than my old one

[Fat Audi 80]

At last some luck in the Burton Family.

[Sonic]

Just to close the thread, this workout out in the end. Bought the replacement box, garage did a straight swap for £160 which was cheap; picked up the car today and no more vibrations Plus... the replacement box is fine, in fact feels less notchy than my old one

Good news