gearbox

garnier · Post by **garnier** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 2:45 pm

I put my gearbox into a refurbisher on Monday in anticipation of gettting it rebuilt. He just called saying the box is beyond repair, that the casing has been cracked in the past and repaired with glue. (would explain the leaks from it).

Anyone any idea where I can get one? Ace gearboxes tell me they don't have any. I've tried a few online breaker's yards but no response so far.

totally gutted. I was expecting to pay the best part of a grand for this repair, but unless I can get a box from somewhere I might have to go to VW

polo_gti21 · Post by **polo_gti21** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 3:14 pm

gutted for you mate. not sure if vw will have any hope you get some joy from somewhere fingers crossed.

garnier · Post by **garnier** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 3:20 pm

it gets worse - I have a warranty (warranty direct) which covers the box. It had a whine for ages and started getting really bad - they said they wouldnt fix it for just being noisy, that it would have to break.

So I 'broke' it with some forceful gear-crunching and took it in for repair. They turned round and said the damage was caused by an oil leak, and if you read the fine print parts arent covered if they leak oil. Double bummer

polo_gti21 · Post by **polo_gti21** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 3:42 pm

they are taking p*** aint they

shantybeater · Post by **shantybeater** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 3:52 pm

I remember someone mentioning not so long back that he sourced another box, got it fitted to find it wasn't the gearbox causing the problem...sorry i cant be more help, hopefully they will post on the topic

BENNO · Post by **BENNO** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 4:14 pm

Try TREVOR @ VOLKSPARES on 02087787766. I got my box off them about 7/8 months ago. He seemed to know a lot about the gti gearbox problems. I havn't had any problems with my new box (fingers crossed). Cheaper than ACE gearboxes as well.

Hope this helps!

Silva_B!tch_Owner · Post by **Silva_B!tch_Owner** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 4:14 pm

Thats a shame what happened.

I may actually have a gearbox in the next few weeks as I have been offered an alternative engine and gearbox other than the Polo Gti one for my car. So both would need to come out, but there is nothing wrong with my box it doesn't whine at all.

I'd be looking to sell that if your interested?

shantybeater · Post by **shantybeater** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 4:15 pm

what engine you sticking in?

gazmangti · Post by **gazmangti** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 4:30 pm

Mate feel sorry you. Mine went last week. Cost Â£500 for box, 100 for clutch kit and had to have the flywheel skimmed and labout was Â£200.

Best part of Â£900.

Glouster Road gearbox's in bristol have them on the shelf.

Cheers

Gaz

mk4 glx 1.6 · Post by **mk4 glx 1.6** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 4:57 pm

Not a topic anyone likes posting about, but if those who have had to source a new box or had it reconditioned could update this thread http://www.tigerstyle.co.uk/poloforum/v ... hp?t=27270 I think it would help those who are in need.

Dangerous Dave · Post by **Dangerous Dave** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 6:48 pm

The casings on all the Polos boxes are the same, so if you can find a 1/1.4L one you can strip it out and then put GTIs gear set in it.

garnier · Post by **garnier** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 7:19 pm

Silva_B!tch_Owner wrote:Thats a shame what happened.

I may actually have a gearbox in the next few weeks

Thanks, but kinda Need It now.

I can't believe I've had the car for 10 months and it's been running a gearbox that's casing has been held together with haraldite glue. Unbelievable, some people are total cheapskates.

I'll try Gloucerter Road Gearboxes in the morning, sounds promising.

vdubit · Post by **vdubit** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 7:29 pm

Just get hold of a mk2 or mk3 box and use the casing. i'm sure you could find one for no more than Â£20.

Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 9:25 pm

my_little_polo is breaking a GTi? as will sum1 else soon (can't remember his name, he posted a topic about selling his leather interior the otherday tho) have you tried them?

stani540 · Post by **stani540** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 11:44 pm

my gearbox has just gone aswell so i feel your pain! new gearbox and clutch ouch!!!