MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: JD_26989 on June 28, 2013, 08:40:35 pm
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Evening folks,
I'm starting to get a weird issue with my gearbox, 2nd gear in particular.
It doesn't feel as "punchy" as before, doesn't feel like clutch slip more like just not putting the power down.
It's a '04 Golf 2.0 TDI , the 16v BKD engine, with 101k on the clock, it's also mapped ( stage 1 ) with a full tbe.
Any suggestions ? Is it a new gearbox ? Is it something simple, can gearboxes be serviced on particular gears ?
Thanks folks ;)
JD
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Same issues as me mate, Full rebuild or new box is the answer I'm afraid pal!
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Trade time.
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mine got no noise but the clutch does seem soft , sim milage to yours
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Oh bugger ! This is what I was afraid of...any idea of the cost of rebuilding or getting a new box ?
In the last year is had a lot of additions, ICE, TBE etc, don't really want to sell up !
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Well first off, run it till it blows; a recon box, yours as a trade in should be around a monkey.
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if you know somebody that's a good mechanic have a look around ebay ?
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Iv always took previous cars straight to a friendly mechanic as soon as I spot a problem saves ALOT of money usually the syncros but if left I'd have chewed a few gears in my Renault Clio r27 anyway, I started getting a crunch in 3rd and 4th and was back on the road for a few hundred quid
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Defo mates rates ^
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I think it may be a call to my local mechanic who I've used for years on Monday morning ! How annoying !
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Hes a family friend and any time i go to see him he says not another gearbox amount of boxes iv went threw mainly renaults, He's done 4 for me now iv now went dsg and its going back to vw as a think the mechatronics has gone :fighting:
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I'm steering away from eBay boxes myself mate as you get little comeback. Mine drives fine, no power loss and it engages into gear fine albeit makes horrendous noises but the drive isn't affected, I bypass fifth as that is worse affected and drive the car as normal, I'm very aware it will go soon, this could however be, today, tomorrow, a month, a year, 5 years....
When it does finally give up the ghost I'm going for a recon box, parting with mine in exhance... looking about £400 for the box and then labour, so £600 - £700 at my local garage.
Hope this helps :happy2:
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One of the guys who works with my local mechanic lives across the road from me :P
I asked him today about what it could be, he seems to think its the "2nd gear synchro starting to wear" which means naff all to me but does make some sense.
Would this sound about right ? He's under the impression that a gearbox specialist could basically service it and replace the worn parts and he also reckons I should stay away from ebay boxes as these can be more risky than anything else.
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Price it up... as how far behind are the other gears? My preference is a recon box with worn/knackered box in exchange.
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First is nice and "punchy", 3rd fine, 4th fine, 5 and 6 fine. They seem to reckon if they get the box out and get the specialist to have a look they will be able to tell what's worn, and what's near worn etc for the princely sum of about £150 which doesn't sound too bad in my mind
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Yea, gearbox service/recon is what's needed... Where abouts you too bud?
Defo stay away from eBay, & either have your box done or give them yours for one that's already reconditioned.
Let me know how u get on :)
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Had mine done for a grand then bloody turbo went another grand!!! Anything else have to draw the line maybe.
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I'm taking it to my local mechanic for a good road test tomorrow to see if we can work out the issue. The bizarre thing was that today driving around was ok, or at least less noticeable !
Shall keep you up to date folks.
Yea, gearbox service/recon is what's needed... Where abouts you too bud?
Defo stay away from eBay, & either have your box done or give them yours for one that's already reconditioned.
Let me know how u get on :)
I'm from the west mids buddy, Telford, Shropshire to be precise
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Had mine took out on a few road tests, most think that 5th gear is rubbing up against something but all commented that theres no power loss or ill effects when driving so i'm driving it still at the minute lol :laugh:
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So have had my motor out on a road test this morning, some fairly good news, not looking like the gearbox !
My mechanic seems to think it's the Air Flow Meter, I am assuming this is the MAF ? He said that its still pulling but doesn't feel like its getting full boost / fuel hence why it feels down on power a tad, but he's confident it's not mechanical eg the box or clutch
Said he needs to test the Air Flow Meter with a oscilloscope ? Totally beyond me! This would be aprox £30 + vat, if it is knackerd he reckons about £100-150 for a new meter
Just thought I would update y'all
JD
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Have you ruled out the DV? IF not, grab a Rev G from VW about £30 iirc... easy change if the car is in the air (I did mine through the wheel arch, which is a little more time consuming but much nicer to get to the top allen)... even easier on K04 in the engine bay.
Anyone around your parts that can scan with VCDS? Should show if there's a MAF issue.
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Have you ruled out the DV? IF not, grab a Rev G from VW about £30 iirc... easy change if the car is in the air (I did mine through the wheel arch, which is a little more time consuming but much nicer to get to the top allen)... even easier on K04 in the engine bay.
Anyone around your parts that can scan with VCDS? Should show if there's a MAF issue.
I've got a dirty diesel here buddy :) otherwise I would be looking at DV's ;) I've got a fair amount of trust in my mechanic, he's not been wrong yet on my car or family cars so yeh :P
Vcds is good idea though !
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Doh, should really read the OP, lol - When I fitted a new CAI I grabbed a second hand MAF in fear that I might screw mine up, I used it, and it's be all good for about 6 months now. If you get one from eBay usually about £30 or so, you can always claim if it's knackered. Good luck with finding a solution. :happy2: