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Si, u still looking for a swap? I kind of got lost in the forum.

GTI Gearbox Failure

Car registration date (Month/Year): July 2000
Mileage when gearbox Failed: 52000
Month/Year when gearbox failed: Aug 2005

failed Gearbox
A) Re-conditioned (complete D)


D) Garage that undertook the work: IVC Leeds
Garage Address: Water Lane, Leeds
Garage Phone Number/E-mail ...

1. Heard a slight tapping noise from underneath the bonnet while travelling at 70 on the motorway.

2. Stopped at the next services and popped the hood. Sounded like the tappets were knocking. I then removed the upper cambelt cover and noticed the belt was very slack but still in tacked. I then ...

Cheers guys will keep a look out on Ebay for some.

Tegwin - might take you up on that offer cheers.
I`m top notch at cam belt changes as I`ve done mine and others several times now so maybe we can do a deal

Cheers for the response.

How much of a job is it

One place I found was dead easy to do.
If you look down in between the header tank and engine below where the brake lines run you will see what I can describe as a floppy dogs ear cutout in the sound proofing on the bulkhead. Lift this up and you can see a rubber grommet - feed the cable through ...

Can anyone help!

Does anyone know if there are any front seats out there that will fit the 3 door GTi. Ideally the TT seats or recaro seats from the Golf.
I want to change mine something better.

Mines a 3 door also

I`m up for the swap. Mines a standard setup and is in good nick as far as I know as I havent had any reason to look at it. It past the MOT inspection not long ago.
I`m in Manchester and willing to drive.