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Gearbox Query
Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 11:24 am
by Torq-Al
I have been looking at a GTI & know that the gearbox is a major weakpoint. Is there anything you can do when a box is refurb'd to stop it self-destructing in the future? And could you retrofit a 6-speed box into the polo?
Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 11:28 am
by Luke'sGti
Welcome to the forum. If you use the "search" function this topic has been covered lots in the past. To cut a long story short, basically without spending lots and lots of money you cannot fit a 6 speed box into the car (even the lupo, as it has a different linkage - i think). As far as maintaining it goes - just make sure the gearbox oil is changed regularly, and try not to drive it hard when its cold - that the best advice I could give. Hope that helps.
Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 12:20 pm
by Torq-Al
So gearbox oil changes would be advisable every year or two then? What about fitting an gearbox oil cooler, would that help?
Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 1:35 pm
by Tim_GTi
I'm planning on changing my box oil every year. Maybe a bit excessive but I think it's necessary!!
Never heard of a gearbox oil cooler? That may help alot actually, the box can get very notchy on a hot engine.
Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 5:39 pm
by Torq-Al
Tim_GTi wrote:
Never heard of a gearbox oil cooler? That may help alot actually, the box can get very notchy on a hot engine.
You get a gearbox oil cooler on a lot of 4x4 automatics, i think on a manual 'box you may have to put a small electric oil pump in the system. Easy to do tho'. Plus if it helps eliminate part of the problem then well worth it!
Have a look at:
OIL PUMP
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/products/ ... e=MOCWCP1B
OIL COOLER
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/products/ ... e=EPP20706
Don't think it would be too difficult to fit, especially if you had 'box out, if you want braided fittings speak to
http://www.h-e-l.co.uk/ as they were great when I had braided lines on off-road racers, even tho' they mainly do bikes they do bespoke stuff to
Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 5:45 pm
by Tim_GTi
Sounds very interesting, I'll have to speak to my local garage next time I'm down there to see what their view are on it, sadly I don't have the cash or knowledge to find out first hand though
Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 6:16 pm
by Torq-Al
From what I remember it is very much a motor-racing idea, so anyone with motorsport background would possibly best advisor!
Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 1:53 am
by tegwin
IMHO, A gearbox cooler might help a bit, but its not going to solve the GTI box issues im afraid!......
Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 4:16 am
by Tim_GTi
tegwin wrote:IMHO, A gearbox cooler might help a bit, but its not going to solve the GTI box issues im afraid!......
oh yeh of course it won't, but if it helps get rid of the notchyness it has I get it
Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 7:41 pm
by Mouse_GTI
tegwin wrote:IMHO, A gearbox cooler might help a bit, but its not going to solve the GTI box issues im afraid!......
Yup, if a component isn't designed to take the amount of stress it is given then it is gonna go!
Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 7:43 pm
by Tim_GTi
Does anyone know how much it would cost roughly to get this installed?