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[JayBee]

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction.

My main thing eating away at me is the gearbox. 1st gear is noisy, but again maybe not obvious to alot of people, but if you know what you are listening for any mechanic or Volks expert will pick it. It seems like the best option is a rebuild which I am being pointed to approx $2k - ouch.

Any suggestions or any contacts would be great.

Thanks again

JB

[SoVeReIgN]

Fairly sure its upwards of $5k for an entire gearbox.

If I were you I'd live with it until the gearbox died or really started showing signs of failure.

[qsilverza]

5k $ sounds very exxy. Just buy a GTI half cut damn it or maybe even a dog-box

[fuzion]

i might be selling my box actually shortly too ... 60k on it currently. (upgrades) lol


where you located anyhow? im sure someone here can point you where to go for a good vw/audi specialist in your area

[gpk_gti]

think he is in melbourne ,fuzion....

[quozl]

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction.

My main thing eating away at me is the gearbox. 1st gear is noisy, but again maybe not obvious to alot of people, but if you know what you are listening for any mechanic or Volks expert will pick it. It seems like the best option is a rebuild which I am being pointed to approx $2k - ouch.

Any suggestions or any contacts would be great.

Thanks again

JB

I have an R32 steering wheel and airbag in mint condition for sale, sent you a private message.

Cheers Al

[JayBee]

Hi guys, yes in Melb, eastern Suburbs. Have spoken to the guys at Volkspower as well as my Uncle at Race Brakes in Melb who do clutches gearboxes etc. There is definately an issue with 1st it's just noisy so something has happened inside. The things is it has been like that since I bought it (9 months ago) and has not got any worse. It's not affecting performance or gear change the box is actually fantastic.

I have been told by Volkspower that it may be fine and continue on as such or it may give up, it's just the risk you take. I'm not sure what to do, but the general consensus has been to repair the existing box rather than get a second hander which cannot be tested, and you don't know what condition it is in until you put it in.

Fuzion, happy to discuss with you if you are thinking of selling your box, PM me and we will get in touch.

I welcome any other comments or suggestions or people you may know that can assist. At the end of the day, the box is fine, I am just being pedantic, but then again are'nt all enthusiasts?

[qsilverza]

Is your Uncle's shop the one off Racecourse road ?

I would just leave it until the gearbox drops

[JayBee]

Yes, Raace Brakes in racecourse Rd.

Have had my fair share of performance cars, and he has always done all my brake & clutch work.

I think I will leave the box, however if the right opportunity comes up to change it then I will.