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Gearbox tries to move itself out of gear, some help needed.

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  • 22-10-2009 11:26am
    #1
    wayne0308
    Registered Users Posts: 428 ✭✭


    Just to describe the problem, I conked the car the other night in the reverse gear and after this the problem appeared.

    When I am in 4th gear, if I put my foot down on the accelerator then the gear stick moves as if it's trying to take itself out of gear. 4th gear is the only gear affected.

    To be clear, it doesn't actually move out of gear but the gear stick kicks forward from the 4th position towards neutral by nearly an inch. It doesn't affect the drive at all but it gets annoying.

    I was wondering if anyone knows what it could be? Is it safe to drive with this?

    My car is a 2001 VW polo 1.0L (Mark 3 Phase 2).

    If I need a new (refurbished or 2nd hand) gearbox, how much would a gearbox be for a car like this? How much would I expect in labour costs?

    Thanks in advance for all help given.


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    #2
    ak51535
    Registered Users Posts: 376 ✭✭ak51535


    Suspect synchromesh gone (worn) on shaft that controls 4th gear and reverse, when ya conked it in reverse, you damaged the synchromesh...needs gearbox to be overhauled...hope this helps ya


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    Slidey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,811 ✭✭✭✭Slidey


    More likely to be an engine/gearbox mounting.

    @ak51535 I don't believe the snychro for 4th and reverse are on the same selector, more likely to be 3rd and 4th on the one selector. I have also no idea how stalling a car in reverse could have this effect on 4th gear.


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    Gary ITR
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,805 ✭✭✭✭Gary ITR


    I've seen this before on a 6n2 Polo and indeed it was as Slidey said an engine mount


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    wayne0308
    Registered Users Posts: 428 ✭✭wayne0308


    Thanks for the replies, I'll get it checked out today then. If it's a worn synchromesh I think I'll delay the cost of overhauliing the gearbox as I'd imagine it's pricey. Thanks again.


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