Gearbox rebuild
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Newbie
Gearbox rebuild
Having problems changing gear, especially into second. I'm wondering if I should attempt a gearbox rebuild? Has anyone tried this, is so how difficult and what was the cost etc?
This is for a 1990 Cabriolet 1.8 GTi.
If the rebuild is unfeasible I thought I might try putting some Slick50 in the box, but I've heard several bad stories about this. Does anyone have any good experiences of Slick50 (in the gearbox not the engine)?
Cheers
This is for a 1990 Cabriolet 1.8 GTi.
If the rebuild is unfeasible I thought I might try putting some Slick50 in the box, but I've heard several bad stories about this. Does anyone have any good experiences of Slick50 (in the gearbox not the engine)?
Cheers
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Local Hero
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mines a bugger at getting it into 1st and 3rd .
i was quoted ?150 for putting in a few syncros and bearings
i was quoted ?150 for putting in a few syncros and bearings
1984 white s2 golf gti , 2006 golf gti
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Local Hero
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Settling In
I was struggling with 1st and 2nd but just adjusted the linkage from underneath and its sweet now try that first its cheaper than a new box..... :wink:
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Newbie
Thanks
Cheers for the help guys, I'll try and tweak the linkage before attempting anything with the box itself.
Still no recommendations for using Slick50 from anyone?
Still no recommendations for using Slick50 from anyone?
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Local Hero
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Old Timer
I haven?t used any fully synthetic oil but have thought about using it in the past. I've heard mixed results so don?t know whether to risk it. I've heard people rant on about Redline MTL and just did a search and found this… mixed reviews here too:
http://reviews.iwon.co…ine/PRD_8763_1599crx.aspx
http://reviews.iwon.co…ine/PRD_8763_1599crx.aspx
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Settled In
if u,ve got the box off and are putting in new oil its worth changing the rubber seal and brass bush that goes around the imput shaft
1984 white s2 golf gti , 2006 golf gti
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Settling In
Hi I would put a new gearbox mount on first before u take the box off. The diesel one is stronger
Cheers Wellsy
Cheers Wellsy
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