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gearbox

  1. kareemsafwat

    Vibration or rattling from the gearbox

    Hello Everyone, I've a 1.6 petrol DSG Ibiza, and i've noticed a vibration seems to be coming from the gearbox whenever i take off slowly , also it's very noticeable when going uphill from the garage. my friend told me it's normal and it's present in the Audi A3 TSI. Can anyone advise if...
  2. Gearbox or clutch issues

    My 05 plate Leon FR TDi has an intermittent issue somewhere with the gearbox/clutch and I am wondering if anyone else has had similar problems... This has been ongoing for the past 3 months...the car has done 53k miles. Occasionally when you dip the clutch the gearbox will crunch going into...
  3. AUK gearbox into BAM car

    Lads, My diff is in the process of packing up and im looking at replacing with a second hand gearbox. I have located a unit with 20K miles off an 180bhp cupra 6-speed. The engine code on that model is AUK and im wondering if its compatible with my 04 Cupra R BAM engined motor. (I am not...
  4. Stubborn gearbox - on LC 1.8

    Three questions: #1; It's not broke yet, however first to second gear is becoming increasingly "notchy", and I am managing to convince myself more and more that the synchromesh could be on the way out (66000 miles, 2002). Don't think it's the clutch. Am I correct? :( #2; In light of the...
  5. 6Spd Gearbox Oil Change Procedure

    Apologies if this has been covered before, I've done a few searches in the archives but been unable to find anything - I had a similar thread running in TDi's, but assume the box is common to the petrol cars so hoping to get a bit more exposure in this forum..... Basically, my box is a bit...
  6. lcr gearbox price

    has anyone had there leon cupra r rebuilt/reconditioned or had a new one put in, just wondering what kind of price this is likely to set me back, mine has developed a fault where when i slow down in gear it makes a dodgy noise, goes into gear fine with no crunching and only happens when slowing...
  7. JB!

    while the gearbox is out...

    ... my clutch is going to need doing soon/ish, so i want to start collecting parts as well as a clutch (reccomendations?), lightened flywheel and clutch bearings/oil seals, what else would you replace while the 'box is out? its jsut had an oil change and will have a new mount.
  8. Gearbox Noise???

    Hi all I have a strange klonking noise on my lcr and i think its coming from my gearbox. Its a Intermitant noise and only happens when ideling (the gearbox feels and sounds ok when driving). You can hear it more if you stick your head by the front passenger wheel. Could it be the gearbox...
  9. ross27

    Gearbox problem?

    Recently my gear box has been a bit iffy with first gear. It can be hard to put into first gear, and can crunch too. When Selecting first; If i am rolling up to lights i cant prepare and put the car into first, i instead have to wait untill im at a complete halt before selecting first. If i...
  10. 8v gti gearbox's

    hi guys, just been out in the snow & blown reverse gear out on my 99 8v gti :cry::cry::censored::censored:, are the gearboxes specific to this car or do other boxes fit? Please help & point me in the right direction *************** Cheers Mike
  11. Gearbox

    Hi to everyone, I really need some advice I have an R reg kiwi green cupra sport GTi 2 litre 16valve and my reverse gear has totally gone. I've got a replacement gearbox but what i need to know is there any special tools i need to take the old one out and put the new one in. I'm quite new...
  12. Clutch and Gearbox

    the gearbox on my 2003 90bhp seat leon smashed yesterday.. was advised to change the clutch also. anyone have a source for these parts and what prices? my local garage has told me to expect a gearbox for £350, clutch for £100 - £150 and then labour. expecting upto £600 costs. just wondered if...
  13. PH1L NI

    Seat Ibiza 1.9 TDI PD100 - 5 Speed Gearbox - Uprated Clutch

    As above! Can anyone link me to prices of these... And fitting prices? Just had a remap and my clutch will not be up to it.. starting to sort of judder already :/
  14. s1l3nc3r

    Gearbox low on fluid..?

    Alright. Ive developed a slight whine from my box only in 1st and 2nd so im thinking its prob getting low on fluid I just need a couple of things confirmed because my search has had nothing 100% come up. 1: I need 2.8 liters of fluid.? 2: Think it was Redline MT-90 that it said was...
  15. Gearbox Whine / Best Gearbox Oil for FR TDI

    Have got a Mk1 Leon FR TDi with approx 80k miles on the clock. I've only owned it for approx 3k miles & I've noticed that I am getting some whining from the 'box / driveline mainly under acceleration. It goes away when I press the clutch pedal down. Has anyone else experienced this? Question...
  16. EZ Tutty

    Gearbox Possibly Dead....

    Hey, Really need some advice on this one, driving along earlier, 2nd gear, doing 20mph(ish) puts my foot down a bit.. nothing stupid maybe half throttle, and bang, no drive and a horrible grating/whining noise. Take my foot off the throttle, car coats along briefly, n i carefully contuine...
  17. aterro

    Gearbox First gear only

    hello right my box doesnt crunch in any gears its just in first gear(first only) you can here the cog in the boxing turning a noise throughout the rev range in first. all other gears are fine. first doesnt crunch. can u replace the first gear ratio? or is it a unit? or how would u...
  18. ibiza_95

    Need a diesel gearbox i think queries inside

    right several issues here... my 2l 16v box is slowly dieing i think its getting a bit louder and doesnt seem as smooth as it used to but after seeing 130k miles im sure i can put up with it... tho when it does eventually go i was thinking of replacing with a diesel box... it needs to be a...
  19. 1.9...stefan

    gearbox problem... started after going through water

    as title, my cars suddenly developed a gearbox problem... it started after the heavy rain we had last week, our road was closed and we had to go via a basic gravel track, this was covered in muddy puddles, some very deep, lost the splitter in one of them... anyway, after getting back on to the...
  20. DSG Gearbox lighting problem

    I would like to ask if somebody except me knows this issue: when I gentle hit the DSG gearbox tunnel his lightning turn off, and then with another tap will turn on again. I recorded a video that shows the problem http://www.megafileupload.com/en/file/158472/LEON-avi.html I'm afraid I have...