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Does anyone have the gearbox code for a Polo GTI gearbox?

I know there's 2 but I only know 1 and it's FFW

the other is ETG well thats my one anyway hope that helps

ATG is not a valid gearbox code. The 2 gti boxes are ffw and etg.

vdubit wrote:ATG is not a valid gearbox code. The 2 gti boxes are ffw and etb.

Was a miss type should have read ETG which is the correct code according to the delivery sticker in the service book

Grrr... I miss typed it too!

lol at you two.

Thanks guys, been a big help

is there any difference in the 2 gearboxes for the gti ie.is 1 stronger than the other if so which one?

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.

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.

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?

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?

It's all them wheelspins outside Briar Dene!

MaxZ wrote:

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?

It's all them wheelspins outside Briar Dene!

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.lol

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?

Not a chance i'm afraid. The box needs removing from the car and splitting. Sorry...

vdubit wrote:

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?

Not a chance i'm afraid. The box needs removing from the car and splitting. Sorry...

bummer. where is the best place to get the bearing and wot else do i need parts wise to fix the box?

Getting bored of writing this out. Try a search...

Clicky

You would have to buy a plastic bearing from vw and take to a bearing shop to be matched up.