5th Gear Replacement

[Thor]

Hi Guys,

Well something weird happened to my Golf last month, the 5th gear just stop working from one day to another, I used to drive everyday to work and for work, not really hard drive but when I have a chance to push it a little I let the gas go,

So, one day returning from Epping to my home in Ashfield on the M4 when I was speeding up to enter to the fast lane the change from 4th gear to the 5th did a crank noise and then the gear pop out, weird!, I tried again and the same, and same, until I notice that I have to really push in the gear to get it in place, so, I went to my service of the 15K's and the dealer told me that they need replace some parts of my gear box,

Now I’m jumping from 4th to the 6th gear, really boring, but I have to wait until the part arrives to the dealer,

What you think?, anyone with the same problem, why this could happen?, my car it’s only 8 months old,

MAC.

[Umai Naa!!]

First I've heard of it.

The age of the vehicle is irrelevent, if you know for certain that it's not due to wear and tear.

It's probably only a $5 thrust washer or something silly like that, that has failed. Once replaced, you'll probably never have a problem with the transmission again.

[Aussie Volks Guy]

Hey Thor,

that is really, really unusual!

Let us know what the outcome is & what is replaced!

[Thor]

Hi guys,

So far so good, my car will into the garage next March 2th, because i need a loan car and the dealer doesn't have free till that date,

I'll let you know what was it,

MAC.

[Thor]

Amigos!

I have my awesome car back!!!

The diagnosis was Strip and Insoect the gearbox,

Parts replaced:

1 Syncro ring
1 Outer ring
1 Syncro ring inner
2 Gear
1 Syncro hub
1 5th Gear
2 5-6 Gear Syncro ring
1 5-6 Gear Syncro hub assy
2 Washers
2 Lt 4Motion oil
1 Paste-G box

Plus an excellent work from dealer, the loan car with no charge for 4 days,

The gear box works perfectly, the gear changes are really smooth,

From my point of view a great job and client service from this dealer, absolutely will back,

Cheers!!

[Tweeked]

Glad to hear your car is all better. If only more dealers would have the same standard of customer service.. stick with them.

[Aussie Volks Guy]

good result

[Umai Naa!!]

I'm glad to hear that they have looked after you, and that you're happy with the work.