V6 Bora 4motion Gearbox went Bang! Literally

**Siggers** · 02-01-2017, 12:15 PM

Hi Guys,

Was driving my newly acquired bora to a mates place for a BBQ, only put 134kms on it since I bought it and it drove perfect, anywhos, it started making a noise from under the car, guess it sounded like a flat tire, pulled over looked over the whole car, everything looked fine, but I pulled the haldex fuse anyways, the car made no noises when I started back up, anyways I decided to take it home, in the way there a different noise started then immediately it made a huge bang from under the car. Smoke and stuff from out the car everywhere, I pulled over oil over everything, checked under the bonnet and had a squize, looks like where the shaft comes out of the gear box to the rear wheels the housing is broken/cracked. Once on the tow truck yellowy oil poured out everywhere.

So I guess I would like some insight into the issues, is the unit on the side of the gearbox able to be pulled off? And replaced or is it a complete gearbox replacement?

What could have happened?

Any ideas, information, even speculation on the issue would be of great help.

**Umai Naa!!** · 02-01-2017, 12:27 PM

Looks like the bevel box has let go.

**Bora Sport** · 02-01-2017, 02:15 PM

I have a complete low k gearbox in the garage to suit if you decide to repair the car.

Where are you located?

**tinto** · 02-01-2017, 07:26 PM

You can separate just that part. I did it about three months ago.

I've got an angle / bevel drive from a mk4 r32 (was attached to an o2m 6speed box) if that will be of any use.
Heavy little bugger for what it is.

**Siggers** · 03-01-2017, 11:09 AM

Thanks guys, it's raining ATM so hopefully I can take a proper look soon, after some research I am hoping it's the bevel box, and once I look into it a little further those that have offered assistance, I will be in touch.

It does drive forward and backwards, as I drove it on the trailer and off it again, hopefully a good sign.