OK, about 1 1/2 months ago, I spent $2000 on timing belt, water pump, thermostat, rocker cover gasket, etc. ...and a split drive shaft and wheel bearing!! I couldn't really afford it at the time, so I had to book it all up on my credit card.

This was all perfect, and immaculate in the engine bay, not even a whiff of oil let alone a drip, perfect.

... Then, 1 week ago, I smelt a lot of oil and the car started surging, but not the revs. Turns out the lovely 1.6L gearbox had ***** itself, including a crack in the housing!!

Now looking at $3200 for a re-conditioned gearbox installed!! I rang 'ASV euro car parts' and Brooky spares' for the lowest quote of $1000, then add $6-700 install and a $300 clutch and I'm looking at $2000 just for a 2nd hand one with the same inherent problems!!! And my credit card is already maxed out from the last repairs. NOT HAPPY JAN!!

Does anyone out there know of a 1.6L gearbox ('DUU' I believe) for sale?? Ideally a second hand one that has previously been reconditioned !! ??

This is for a MK4 Golf, 1.6L 'AKL' engine, 5sp Manual 'DUU' gearbox. The car is in Alexandria, Sydney, NSW.

I now have no car, and catching 2-3 busses for only a 11-12km trip each way to work!! DESPERATE !!!