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MK2 golf 1.3, 1989 5 speed gearbox oil check

I need some help!

Whilst in my sons golf the other day, i heard what i thought was a knackered wheel bearing, rumbling sound. Couldn't tell weather it was front or back but it was passenger side. He has gone on holiday, so i got it in the work shop and jacked the passenger side up, and spun the wheels. Both didn't seem noisy. As we replaced the rears a few months ago, i decided to replace the front one to rule it out. Whilst on the stands, i wanted to check the gearbox oil, as there is a slim chance its that? Every where i googled this, it talks about a drain plug at the bottom and a refill plug just above and to the right, on the side. I don't have the refill plug. i have the drain plug but cant see any plug on the side anywhere. And the gear box has recently been Gunk cleaned, so i haven't missed it. I must have a different gearbox? This is definitely the original box as it was a 2 owner barn find with £70k miles on clock. Any body got any idea what box is in it,  how i check the oil and how i refill it?

Thanks

Re: MK2 golf 1.3, 1989 5 speed gearbox oil check

Reply #1
Hi,

What engine/box do you have?

9 times out of 10, you'll have a plug located here:


Hope this helps.
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Re: MK2 golf 1.3, 1989 5 speed gearbox oil check

Reply #2
No i dont have that gear box. The green end cap as shown on your photo, mine is rectangular, black and has VW on it.

Re: MK2 golf 1.3, 1989 5 speed gearbox oil check

Reply #3
If its the same box as the mk2 polo the filler plug is above and to the rear of the LHS drive shaft

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Reply #4
Any body else help with this? i dont have the filler plug where its being described above, so i must have a different gearbox?

Re: MK2 golf 1.3, 1989 5 speed gearbox oil check

Reply #5
I think my box is a small block 5 speed, 085.