1.8T 4x4 gearbox issue

jason · 31-05-2007, 18:10

my mate has had his car in at a "garage" today to check his gearbox.
basically he finds it hard to select certain gears,i said it could possibly be the selection cables.
the "garage" has said that they cannot find a problem and that he should either go to skoda or a specialist(the latter i said from the off). anyway before he spends a fortune on it just to find out what it could be,has anyone had an issue with the 1.8T 4x4 box?car has covered 70+k,the clutch he says,doesn't slip,he can select gears smoothly when the car is not running.
i have had a searchy searchy ,but nothing seems to tie in with the symptoms above.
if it is cable related,anyone got an idea on price a dealership/specialist would charge to repair?iirc from my old SEATs they weren't cheap.
but thinking about it if it works fine when sat with the engine off, would this be down to slack cables?
thanks in advance.

bengie · 31-05-2007, 19:39

either selectors or clutch master cylinder i'd say.

if not does he want to give me the gearbox? i have a lsight issue with mine.

vRSLen · 31-05-2007, 19:47

Sounds more like worn syncro to me

Lummox · 31-05-2007, 19:49

If he can select gears without it running then it cant be adjustment,

Either a fault with a clutch or as mentioned syncros.

bengie · 31-05-2007, 19:56

i'll give ya £50 for it

jason · 31-05-2007, 19:56

cheers guys,either way its box out time for him then?
any sure fire way of pinpointing it or will they need the box out to find the fault?

bengie · 31-05-2007, 21:30

take it to someone that knows first to get it looked at as it might be something simple.

jason · 31-05-2007, 22:35

sourced a VAG specialist in shrewsbury,he's popping in tomorow to have a chat.
think i might pop in with him,he's not that mechanically minded.

cheers guys

mackdaddy · 01-06-2007, 08:52

Before he starts spending it may be an idea to change the gearbox oil.

Worked wonders for me....

jason · 01-06-2007, 11:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by mackdaddy

Before he starts spending it may be an idea to change the gearbox oil.

Worked wonders for me....

how much oil is in the box?and what sort.seems the most cost effective start point.failing that ,back to the expensive ides.cheers

**TaviaRS** · 01-06-2007, 11:23

Mine was lack of snchro and worn teeth on 2 and 3

ScoobyChris · 01-06-2007, 11:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by TaviaRS

Mine was lack of snchro and worn teeth on 2 and 3

Was that attributed to normal wear and tear, or a fault with the gearbox?

Chris

KenONeill · 01-06-2007, 12:42

On that mileage, if it's not just occasional blocking of reverse and missing 3rd (like my long shift throw, short arm, high clutch issue with 3rd on fast upshifts), then oil change (ISTR 3l of 75W90EP synthetic needed [well 2.7l, but you can't buy 700ml bottles of gear oil]) first. If that fails I suspect it's box out time.

***DGW*** · 01-06-2007, 12:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by jason

how much oil is in the box?and what sort.

2.4 litres of 75W/90 Synthetic.

jason · 01-06-2007, 18:07

i doff my cap in your general direction guys(on my mates behalf).i'll see how it goes.

Wayne Kerr · 01-06-2007, 19:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by bengie

i have a lsight issue with mine.

Eyes ????
Come on Bengie ,,, pull yourself together man!

bengie · 01-06-2007, 20:02

sorry, a typo

Wayne Kerr · 01-06-2007, 20:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by bengie

sorry, a typo

I snow plate, know broplem.

bengie · 01-06-2007, 20:23

jason · 14-06-2007, 22:22

faintree garage are now 698 quid better off.
knackered flywheel. my mate is very sad today

mackdaddy · 15-06-2007, 10:23

Flywheel?
Anyone else think that could've been the issue with those symptoms??

KenONeill · 15-06-2007, 12:01

Well no. Not as such.

31-05-2007, 18:10	#1
jason Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: shropshire Posts: 1,914 Members Car: skoda octavia VRS Thanks: 10 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	1.8T 4x4 gearbox issue my mate has had his car in at a "garage" today to check his gearbox. basically he finds it hard to select certain gears,i said it could possibly be the selection cables. the "garage" has said that they cannot find a problem and that he should either go to skoda or a specialist(the latter i said from the off). anyway before he spends a fortune on it just to find out what it could be,has anyone had an issue with the 1.8T 4x4 box?car has covered 70+k,the clutch he says,doesn't slip,he can select gears smoothly when the car is not running. i have had a searchy searchy ,but nothing seems to tie in with the symptoms above. if it is cable related,anyone got an idea on price a dealership/specialist would charge to repair?iirc from my old SEATs they weren't cheap. but thinking about it if it works fine when sat with the engine off, would this be down to slack cables? thanks in advance. __________________ louder than war

31-05-2007, 19:39	#2
bengie splash!!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: planet earth Posts: 15,249 Members Car: 4x4 turbo estate Thanks: 17 Thanked 144 Times in 125 Posts	Re: 1.8T 4x4 gearbox issue either selectors or clutch master cylinder i'd say. if not does he want to give me the gearbox? i have a lsight issue with mine. __________________ owner of a skoda octavia 4xvrs3

31-05-2007, 19:47	#3
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31-05-2007, 19:49	#4
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31-05-2007, 19:56	#5
bengie splash!!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: planet earth Posts: 15,249 Members Car: 4x4 turbo estate Thanks: 17 Thanked 144 Times in 125 Posts	Re: 1.8T 4x4 gearbox issue i'll give ya £50 for it __________________ owner of a skoda octavia 4xvrs3

31-05-2007, 19:56	#6
jason Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: shropshire Posts: 1,914 Members Car: skoda octavia VRS Thanks: 10 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: 1.8T 4x4 gearbox issue cheers guys,either way its box out time for him then? any sure fire way of pinpointing it or will they need the box out to find the fault? __________________ louder than war

31-05-2007, 21:30	#7
bengie splash!!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: planet earth Posts: 15,249 Members Car: 4x4 turbo estate Thanks: 17 Thanked 144 Times in 125 Posts	Re: 1.8T 4x4 gearbox issue take it to someone that knows first to get it looked at as it might be something simple. __________________ owner of a skoda octavia 4xvrs3

31-05-2007, 22:35	#8
jason Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: shropshire Posts: 1,914 Members Car: skoda octavia VRS Thanks: 10 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: 1.8T 4x4 gearbox issue sourced a VAG specialist in shrewsbury,he's popping in tomorow to have a chat. think i might pop in with him,he's not that mechanically minded. cheers guys __________________ louder than war

01-06-2007, 08:52	#9
mackdaddy Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 159 Members Car: Octavia Elegance 4x4 Thanks: 8 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Re: 1.8T 4x4 gearbox issue Before he starts spending it may be an idea to change the gearbox oil. Worked wonders for me.... __________________ Who needs the Nurbergring when you live in the Peak District

01-06-2007, 11:23	#11
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,942 Members Car: Merc E class & SLK Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	Re: 1.8T 4x4 gearbox issue Mine was lack of snchro and worn teeth on 2 and 3 __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays

01-06-2007, 12:42	#13
KenONeill Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Normally in Scotland! Posts: 11,147 Members Car: Octavia TDi110 Thanks: 63 Thanked 555 Times in 543 Posts	Re: 1.8T 4x4 gearbox issue On that mileage, if it's not just occasional blocking of reverse and missing 3rd (like my long shift throw, short arm, high clutch issue with 3rd on fast upshifts), then oil change (ISTR 3l of 75W90EP synthetic needed [well 2.7l, but you can't buy 700ml bottles of gear oil]) first. If that fails I suspect it's box out time.

01-06-2007, 18:07	#15
jason Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: shropshire Posts: 1,914 Members Car: skoda octavia VRS Thanks: 10 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: 1.8T 4x4 gearbox issue i doff my cap in your general direction guys(on my mates behalf).i'll see how it goes. __________________ louder than war

01-06-2007, 20:02	#17
bengie splash!!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: planet earth Posts: 15,249 Members Car: 4x4 turbo estate Thanks: 17 Thanked 144 Times in 125 Posts	Re: 1.8T 4x4 gearbox issue sorry, a typo __________________ owner of a skoda octavia 4xvrs3

01-06-2007, 20:23	#19
bengie splash!!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: planet earth Posts: 15,249 Members Car: 4x4 turbo estate Thanks: 17 Thanked 144 Times in 125 Posts	Re: 1.8T 4x4 gearbox issue __________________ owner of a skoda octavia 4xvrs3

14-06-2007, 22:22	#20
jason Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: shropshire Posts: 1,914 Members Car: skoda octavia VRS Thanks: 10 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: 1.8T 4x4 gearbox issue faintree garage are now 698 quid better off. knackered flywheel. my mate is very sad today __________________ louder than war

15-06-2007, 10:23	#21
mackdaddy Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 159 Members Car: Octavia Elegance 4x4 Thanks: 8 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Re: 1.8T 4x4 gearbox issue Flywheel? Anyone else think that could've been the issue with those symptoms?? __________________ Who needs the Nurbergring when you live in the Peak District

15-06-2007, 12:01	#22
KenONeill Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Normally in Scotland! Posts: 11,147 Members Car: Octavia TDi110 Thanks: 63 Thanked 555 Times in 543 Posts	Re: 1.8T 4x4 gearbox issue Well no. Not as such.

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