Gearbox code
Gearbox code
Does anyone have the gearbox code for a Polo GTI gearbox?
ATG is not a valid gearbox code. The 2 gti boxes are ffw and etg.
Last edited by vdubit on Sat Nov 17, 2007 6:47 pm, edited 1 time in total.
From what i can work out (studying etka for hours when my box went for the fourth time) both boxes are identical, in terms of ratios and internal components.
I've said it many a time, they're is no way to uprate the gearbox other than changing the fifth speed bearing from a plastic one to a metal one. And in all honesty, as long as you keep the gearbox oil topped up (these boxes always leak between the casing join), that bearing should last for ages.
You cant strengthen the box, but you can prolong its life. Change the oil every 10k miles. Use 75/90 fully synthetic gear oil (use a good brand). Use a ptfe treatment (slick 50/wynns etc). Check the oil in the box every couple weeks. Since i rebuilt my box this is what i have been doing, and its silky smooth and dead quiet like the day i put it back in.
I've said it many a time, they're is no way to uprate the gearbox other than changing the fifth speed bearing from a plastic one to a metal one. And in all honesty, as long as you keep the gearbox oil topped up (these boxes always leak between the casing join), that bearing should last for ages.
You cant strengthen the box, but you can prolong its life. Change the oil every 10k miles. Use 75/90 fully synthetic gear oil (use a good brand). Use a ptfe treatment (slick 50/wynns etc). Check the oil in the box every couple weeks. Since i rebuilt my box this is what i have been doing, and its silky smooth and dead quiet like the day i put it back in.
is it possible to change the 5th gear bearing without removing the box as that is the bearing that has started to sing on mine?and where do i get the metal bearing from and price?vdubit wrote:From what i can work out (studying etka for hours when my box went for the fourth time) both boxes are identical, in terms of ratios and internal components.
I've said it many a time, they're is no way to uprate the gearbox other than changing the fifth speed bearing from a plastic one to a metal one. And in all honesty, as long as you keep the gearbox oil topped up (these boxes always leak between the casing join), that bearing should last for ages.
You cant strengthen the box, but you can prolong its life. Change the oil every 10k miles. Use 75/90 fully synthetic gear oil (use a good brand). Use a ptfe treatment (slick 50/wynns etc). Check the oil in the box every couple weeks. Since i rebuilt my box this is what i have been doing, and its silky smooth and dead quiet like the day i put it back in.
lol i was actually thinking that as it has started a lot of wheel spin when its damp and wet. think il have to be driving a bit more sensible.lolMaxZ wrote:It's all them wheelspins outside Briar Dene!mk5coz wrote: is it possible to change the 5th gear bearing without removing the box as that is the bearing that has started to sing on mine?and where do i get the metal bearing from and price?
bummer. where is the best place to get the bearing and wot else do i need parts wise to fix the box?vdubit wrote:Not a chance i'm afraid. The box needs removing from the car and splitting. Sorry...mk5coz wrote:is it possible to change the 5th gear bearing without removing the box as that is the bearing that has started to sing on mine?and where do i get the metal bearing from and price?
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Clicky
You would have to buy a plastic bearing from vw and take to a bearing shop to be matched up.
Clicky
You would have to buy a plastic bearing from vw and take to a bearing shop to be matched up.