Gearbox?

jezza · Post by **jezza** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 4:59 pm

When im driving my 6N in any gear, there seems to be a slight whirling sound coming from the left hand side of engine, where gearbox/clutch is. As soon as I take it out of gear and clutch is disengaged it is silent and as I put it back in gear, as if im slowing down, I notice the noise again. Any ideas on what it could be?

Post by **alexperkins** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 6:37 pm

Sounds like the clutch release bearing

jezza · Post by **jezza** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 11:07 pm

Right thanks, I will now try and get that sorted now I know what it is. Cheers.

Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 12:27 am

Nope release bearing is when the clutch is up. And would come from behind the pedals. It sounds like your gearbox mate.

Post by **alexperkins** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 12:36 am

My mistake lol i forget your gearbox went lol!

jezza · Post by **jezza** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 9:38 am

Yeah I did think it was the gear box but thanks anyway lol! Might jusy be easier and cheaper to see if I can buy one rather than getting it reconditioned. Cheers for your help fellas.

jezza · Post by **jezza** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 1:16 pm

Right. I have got a quote of around Â£600 for a reconditioned gearbox. Does anyone know of places where you may get them cheaper? It does have upgraded pinions and bearings.

Post by **alexperkins** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 1:18 pm

ace gearboxes do it for 525 i beleive

jezza · Post by **jezza** » Wed Nov 19, 2008 9:12 pm

kool. Does that include fitting as well?

Post by **alexperkins** » Wed Nov 19, 2008 9:22 pm

bbspolo · Post by **bbspolo** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 12:24 am

Nope release bearing is when the clutch is up. And would come from behind the pedals. It sounds like your gearbox

FAIL ! lol
release bearing is between the engine and gearbox tim not behind the pedals

but i agree sound like the diff bearing is on its way out mate but get it checked by a teck before u go buying Â£500 worth of gearbox
or drop me a pm i have a good cheep secondhand one for sale!

shamless add i know! lol

jezza · Post by **jezza** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 10:04 am

Ahh right. I might just pop down to vw tomorrow and ask them if they can have a look. Im pretty much sure that it is the gear box though. Just cause it only does make the noise when in gear. If I take it out of gear and coast for a second it goes away.

jezza · Post by **jezza** » Wed Dec 10, 2008 6:00 pm

Well it is deffently the gearbox. Had it looked at today and a test drive and the vw mechanic said it is the main pinion bearing. Cheapest quote I have had is Â£500 including fitting. Anyone know of any cheaper?

jezza · Post by **jezza** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 9:25 am

Well it is booked in now and is costing me Â£380 with free fitting and a 2 year warranty. Gonna get my clutch replaced as well seeing as it will be easier to do when the gear box is off.

bizkuitu · Post by **bizkuitu** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 10:53 pm

jezza wrote:Well it is booked in now and is costing me Â£380 with free fitting and a 2 year warranty. Gonna get my clutch replaced as well seeing as it will be easier to do when the gear box is off.

who are you doing it with jezza? and where?
as posted earlier mine is acting funny on a 1.4 tdi, but still hadn't had it properly checked.
for people around london, i found these people http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Goldings-garage ..based in dartford.. vag gearbox specialist.. you can either pick up one of their rebuilt one ..or get yours rebuilt on the day if you show up early in the morning.. for a 1.4 tdi i got quoted Â£350 rebuild and fitting..petrol ones tend to be more expensive though..