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Engine & Gearbox / Re: 1990 1.6 Driver Petrol Gearbox Replacement/Repair
Last post by Monkey -
The reason your mechanic has said the bearing has gone is because it's the root cause:
The seal in the box has failed because the bearing is allowing the shaft to move up and down, which has unevenly worn the seal.

As for gearbox refurbishments, I can't recommend Gas N Gears highly enough, the guy has been in the VW world for 20+ years and has done around four boxes for me, all faultless. Not cheap, but great workmanship.
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Engine & Gearbox / Re: 1990 1.6 Driver Petrol Gearbox Replacement/Repair
Last post by scs -
Hi, if you need the car fixed quickly then let the mechanic fix it otherwise as you are going to have to repair in the long run don't bother. Personally I would have my own gearbox repaired as you end up with a known quantity you don't know what you are getting with a second hand item.
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Mk2 Parts Wanted / Re: 5dr rear window metal scraper both sides
Last post by t2000 -
Yeah the metal is unobtanium but I will ask where he got his, in fact I just spoke to him and he did get the metal bits 2nd hand, he also said that you can use front ones and cut them to size for the rear and also there are stainless steel ones out there so if asking see if they have the stainless ones as they wont rust but he also recommended MK2 Spares, if they haven't them no one will I reckon.

Good luck and if you do find them report back your findings as it may help someone in the future.
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Heating & Cooling / Re: Cooling queries
Last post by t2000 -
It's fine to run without a cap, if it boils over then you know it's overheating and the stat is stuck, obviously don't run it up to temp and then take the cap off lol.
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Heating & Cooling / Re: Cooling queries
Last post by 89GL -
Thanks, I always thought you shouldn't run it without the cap but if its a way of illiminating that from the list thats easy enough to try.
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Heating & Cooling / Re: Cooling queries
Last post by t2000 -
You could try running it up to temp with the expansion cap off, any air should escape and it shouldn't bubble over.
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Engine & Gearbox / 1990 1.6 Driver Petrol Gearbox Replacement/Repair
Last post by Martin109 -
I've been told that my Driver has failed its MOT partly on a gearbox oil leak, which the mechanic states is caused by worn gearbox bearings, which I don't quite understand, as I would have though leaks would come from failing seals rather than failing bearings??

All in all, I can understand that the gearbox is showing its age, being original, after 214.400 miles from new!

The mechanic states he can get the gearbox issue fixed temporarily but sufficiently to pass the MOT, but I need to consider what my options are.  I do have a friend who could help to remove and replace the gearbox.  Is it possible to track down a suitable refurbished 5-speed box, or is an alternative to remove the existing gearbox and take it to a gear specialist for refurbishment?

Any tips and experiences would be very useful.