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Hi guys my gearbox packed up today. It has a hole in it. I’m going to remove it tomorrow and see exactly what happened. I’m just looking for advise about what gearbox to put in. Is it better to keep my car 5 speed or is it worth it to go 6 speed.
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Unlucky bud, good luck with the repair.

5 Speed for me, when flooring it , 6 speed revs lower when cruising 100+ though.

Having driven both , I enjoy the 5 speeds longer ratios more , where as the 6 speeds 2nd gear changes at 100 , the 5 speed changes at 130.

The work require to convert is not worth it ,in my opinion.

Either diff , shattered gear or your DMF/Clutch separated.
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Thanks for the advice really appreciate it. I’m also leaning towards the 5 speed box the more research I do.


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So gearbox came off today it was the diff pinImage . Looking at getting a replacement box do you guys have any recommendations??


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Stick with the 5 speed. What area are you in?
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PapaJo wrote:Stick with the 5 speed. What area are you in?
Thanks for the advise. I’m in Alberton Jhb south


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Is the box unsalvageable? Can't the casing be welded and diff rebuilt?
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DCmk3 wrote:Is the box unsalvageable? Can't the casing be welded and diff rebuilt?
I haven’t taken it in yet but would like to know the price difference between a repair or replacement. I’ve heard a repair is quite pricey depending on what’s broken


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speak to Poy eloff - he often does a swop out. Stick to the 5 speed IMHO. I hated the 6 speed on those cars. You were just never in the right gear.
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panic-mechanic wrote:speak to Poy eloff - he often does a swop out. Stick to the 5 speed IMHO. I hated the 6 speed on those cars. You were just never in the right gear.
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Thanks Stefan will give him a call. I’m staying with the 5 speed most guys say it’s better.


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Let us know the repair or replacement price, if you don’t mind. Will help others in the future to make a decision if this happens to them.
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PapaJo wrote:Let us know the repair or replacement price, if you don’t mind. Will help others in the future to make a decision if this happens to them.
No problem will do.
First quote is 23kImage. So not off to a good start!!


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:fear:
23k for replacement or repair??
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PapaJo wrote::fear:
23k for replacement or repair??
Repair only I nearly had a heart attack. I can’t find a replacement yet. So sending it in on Monday for another quote. To the same guy Donni used for his gearbox.


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Did you speak to poy?
Also phone places like japan auto trading and turbo toys for a placement box.
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panic-mechanic wrote:Did you speak to poy?
Also phone places like japan auto trading and turbo toys for a placement box.
He is my next option. Japan auto don’t have and I’ll try turbo toys today. Thanks


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Try most gearbox places, Jap euro etc as well... should would you out to about 6k dude...
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VenomGTI wrote: Mon Jul 02, 2018 7:50 am
panic-mechanic wrote:Did you speak to poy?
Also phone places like japan auto trading and turbo toys for a placement box.
He is my next option. Japan auto don’t have and I’ll try turbo toys today. Thanks


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SoDub wrote:
VenomGTI wrote: Mon Jul 02, 2018 7:50 am
panic-mechanic wrote:Did you speak to poy?
Also phone places like japan auto trading and turbo toys for a placement box.
He is my next option. Japan auto don’t have and I’ll try turbo toys today. Thanks


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Hey man! What was the outcome with the box in the end?
Hey sorry yeah I got the box fixed all good now. The same guy Donni used. I payed R3500.


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Maybe not everybody knows donni or his gearbox guy. Drop the contact for him and for future reference
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panic-mechanic wrote:Maybe not everybody knows donni or his gearbox guy. Drop the contact for him and for future reference
Oh sorry man. Donni is on the forum. Black gti with blue 15 52 rims. Guys name is Werner at gearbox ICU 083 364-3563


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awesome. See sharing is caring.
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panic-mechanic wrote: Tue Apr 30, 2019 6:51 pm awesome. See sharing is caring.
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