gearbox

  1. devonutopia

    Pics from clutch & gearbox swap

    Well, I've stuck these on a couple of other forums, but rude not to here. Basically a week ago my car went off the road for some work to be done. In 10 hours (roughly) we managed the following: Removed stock gearbox Removed "uprated" :whistle: JBS clutch & flywheel Fitted 9 lb aluminium...
  2. PhilW

    Gearbox Ratios

    Just been sorting out a box and i've been lookin at the gear ratios, 1st - 3.300 2nd - 1.944 3rd - 1.308 4th - 1.029 5th - 0.837 FD - 3.389 Now that seems like long gearing is there any mileage in changing the final drive to say something like 3.684 from an 02A box to get up the...
  3. Smithy

    Gearbox prob

    So I sold my mk2, which I have to honestly admit was in good condition, no hints of problems, no funny noises etc. The unlucky guy who bought it off me called me last week for advice, turns out he's broken the gearbox, just makes a whirring sound and no drive obviously. I haven't seen many...
  4. Other gearbox options for LCR?

    Having problems with my LCR gearbox and there a possibilty of having to either rebuild the box or get an exchange one (£1500 exchange!!) What other codes gearboxes will physically fit the LCR? Could you even fit an TT / S3 with the output blanked off?
  5. Help needed - LCR gearbox going

    Right Im seriosuly pissed of. Thought I had a clutch release bearing going however since fitting the quiet exhuast Ive noticed how bad the gearbox is sounding.:censored::censored::censored:[:@] Turns out it is bascially going to implode soon so I need a new gearbox for a 2004 Cupra R 225...
  6. p1tse

    LCR: have you crunched your gearbox when selecting i.e 3rd gear?

    on the LCR and any others with the same transmission, have you crunched into gears like prone 3rd gear when pushing on hard and fast?
  7. Is this the gearbox oil fill hole?

    Need to change transmission fluid at the weekend, garage that did the clutch have used something too sticky and the recent cold weather is starting to make gear changes quite tough until warmed up. Just want to make sure I have everything to hand before starting as I don't want to be stranded...
  8. Gearbox Q?

    Ive done a search but not found anything that answers ma question.. Is there a 6 speed gearbox that fits onto the mk3 cupra, engine code AYP?? just out of curiosity..
  9. Broken Gearbox

    Hi Guys, Didn't really want this to be my first post, but looks like it's gonna be... Bought a Seat Arosa 1.4 16V Sport W reg about 5 weeks ago, and last night whilst driving, I seem to have lost 4th Gear!! Spoke to a garage today and they seem to think it's the gearbox. :cry: Has...
  10. Adz The Rat

    Gearbox Prices?

    Right I need a new gearbox for my 2.0 8v Cupra. It doesnt like going in reverse and jumps out of the gear very badly, have to be careful where I park now cos cant reverse uphill [:@] Also clutch is ****ed from recent burnout pics hehe but can get that cheap. So does anyone have an idea what a...
  11. seat alhambra 1.9tdi p reg gearbox problems

    hi there hoping that somebody can help me i was driving to my holiday stuck in traffic then suddenly out of traffic and then i could not select 1 st gear or second gear it just seemed to vannish when i got to my destination i got in the car park and found that i could get 3rd gear and 4th gear...
  12. Gearbox

    Can Anyone Help Ive A 1.6s Tolly My Gearbox Went At 50k Got A 2nd Hand One Sorted But My Problem Now Is That On Long Drives After A While The Gear Selection Is Awful Really Hard To Get A Gear Espicially 1st[:@]
  13. 1.4 Gearbox broken

    Firstly i would like to say hello as im a newbie on here and this is my first post.:D My gearbox is making some very strange clanging noise when under load but is very bad in fourth. Do i have to get a gearbox from a 1.4 ibiza or is there other options i can fit and what is the going rate for...
  14. knotty

    Gearbox issue?

    When im pulling away in 1st gear it seems to be really noisy, all the other gears are fine but this sounds like a very strange rubbing/grinding type noise while its in first gear, there doesnt appear to be any problems with the drive from it but the noise is slightly worrying so ive been trying...
  15. which gearbox?

    i need a new clutch, but not sure on my gearbox code. its the 1.6 8v AFT engine, is it the 020 or 02A gearbox? the 020 has a 210mm clutch and the 02A has a 225mm clutch. my engine cc is 1595 not 1598
  16. 1.4 gearbox swap

    Well, this weekend I was suppose to be swapping the gearbox on Em's 1.4 Mk2 Ibiza, as the thrust bearing has gone on it, and I've got an FOC replacement 'box. Bought a clutch kit from ECP this week, and rang VW to check they had some Pressure Plate bolts in stock (need to replace them as...
  17. devonutopia

    Torque settings on PD130 gearbox casing? Anyone know?

    I need to find out the settings for the main bolts which hold the casings together on the TDI gearbox - 6 speed. My peloquin is currently sat inside devonmikeyboy's old gearbox - and is apparently working/turning VERY well. :D Just need to rebuild the box now and the garage doesn't know the...
  18. snoop

    Foofed gearbox??? :censored:

    Was driving around town when i think i hit a hole in the road (a la sunken ironworks). there was a loud bang but everything seemed ok. As i was driving, whenever the clutch pulled (like if your slowing down using gears) there would be like a rubbing noise from the clutch. Managed to limp...
  19. Jib

    Errrrm.............my gearbox has gone!

    My gearbox has gone big time! Unable to select 1st, 2nd, 5th & reverse. Clutch is burning like hell because im having to set off in 3rd! A mate of mine is a mechanic and can fit me a new clutch for £100. Problem is finding one! Im guessing Seat will bum rape me if i get one from them...
  20. Ibiza Cupra Gearbox change engine out??

    Hi , just wanted to know if a mk3 Ibiza 20v gearbox change is an engine out job or can it be done with the engine still in situ? Thanks
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