Polo GTi Gearbox - Jumps out of 5th!

[arif_khans]

Hi guys,

Recently bought a polo gti after dreaming of one for ages and finally being able to get one insured!

The car has developed a fault where it keeps jumping out of 5th, 1,2,3,4th are fine however. I know that the polo gearbox is terrible to say the least as is a common failure - i knew this before - i know this now - I STILL LOVE THE CAR!

Ive seen the thread and the most likely cure is a recon gearbox - any other options availabe and how much should it cost me to get sorted? im located in east london but i am willing to travel to get a good deal!

FYI - car has done 122k with full vwsh.

Many thanks in advance

[red6n2]

Your gear box sounds like it could do with a recon especially given the milage. There not cheap but it's preferred than getting a new one.

[6N2 GTI 00]

It does sound like your box is on its way out unfortunately

Expect to pay between £350-400 for a good recon box and another £100+ for a new clutch.
Try these guys in Kent http://1stgeartransmissions.co.uk/ I got my GTI boxed replaced by these guys earlier this year

[benmkiv]

I can also vouch for these guys, delivery was reasonable and the box is absolutely great. I know mine was only a 1.0 but their service was great

[arif_khans]

the gearbox was replaced 10k ago! will get in touch with these guys asap and see what they can do for me? out of curiosity
if i was to sell the car as it is how much could i expect to get?

it is completley standard, 122k with fsh, 3 door in silver, few age related marks but nothing major at all - engine is sweet!