Update on gearbox situation!

[Lloydiexx]

Hi Guys & Girlies Just a little update on my Polo Gti
My Dad today managed to take out the gearbox (didnt take too long to do considering we dont have a ramp or anything its just up on jaks lol
After draining my gearbox oil it was very sparkly ( not a good sign)

We took it to be high tempreature pressure washed which cleaned it up a treat, after fighting with the bolts on the gearbox we eventually got it open and it was a sight i was dreading Crying face
The lay shaft bearing has totally dicintergrated which has caused metal to totally wreck the gear teeth, i have taken some photos to show how much damage although they have only been taken on a phone so hope you can see them okay.
Now have to decide whether to have mine rebuilt or just buy a recon box

Just wandering has anyone on here had any dealings with Devon & Cornwall Transmissions?

[Godderz23]

Mega sad face.

[Verity]

Oofftt
Decided yet if youll recon yours or get another?
Must be horrible not being able to drive your gti especially as you've barely hot to drive it yet
I really hope you get it fixed soon

[Endi_GTI]

oooohhhh nice

Not heard of Devon and Cornwall Transmissions but our garage has a lot of dealings with DJ Transmissions up here in Plymouth. They are always very helpful and it may be worth giving them a ring.

Hope you get it sorted soon dude

[Lloydiexx]

Hi Guys and Gals very happy girlie today my box has gone in to be rebuilt should be done tomorrow afternoon, have also ordered a new Sach clutch as going to do that at the same time should be back on the road v soon, although the guy at the gearbox place said that although the old box may have been reconned they didnt replace the rivets with ss bolts, which should be done
Will keep the updates coming