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Update on gearbox situation!

Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 6:38 pm
by 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 :shock:
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?

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Re: Update on gearbox situation!

Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 9:19 am
by Godderz23
Mega sad face. :cry:

Re: Update on gearbox situation!

Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 10:42 pm
by 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 :)

Re: Update on gearbox situation!

Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 8:42 am
by 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 :)

Good news on the box :)

Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 6:50 pm
by 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 :)