Polo gti 9n3 gearbox help!!
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Polo gti 9n3 gearbox help!!
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.
I know some guys have done it please I need some help thanks
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Re: Polo gti 9n3 gearbox help!!
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.
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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Re: Polo gti 9n3 gearbox help!!
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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Re: Polo gti 9n3 gearbox help!!
So gearbox came off today it was the diff pin . Looking at getting a replacement box do you guys have any recommendations??
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Re: Polo gti 9n3 gearbox help!!
Stick with the 5 speed. What area are you in?
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Thanks for the advise. I’m in Alberton Jhb southPapaJo wrote:Stick with the 5 speed. What area are you in?
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Is the box unsalvageable? Can't the casing be welded and diff rebuilt?
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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 brokenDCmk3 wrote:Is the box unsalvageable? Can't the casing be welded and diff rebuilt?
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Re: Polo gti 9n3 gearbox help!!
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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Re: Polo gti 9n3 gearbox help!!
Thanks Stefan will give him a call. I’m staying with the 5 speed most guys say it’s better.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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Re: Polo gti 9n3 gearbox help!!
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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No problem will do.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.
First quote is 23k. So not off to a good start!!
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Re: Polo gti 9n3 gearbox help!!
23k for replacement or repair??
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Re: Polo gti 9n3 gearbox help!!
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.PapaJo wrote:
23k for replacement or repair??
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Did you speak to poy?
Also phone places like japan auto trading and turbo toys for a placement box.
Oh and SUMP and ace in springs.
Also phone places like japan auto trading and turbo toys for a placement box.
Oh and SUMP and ace in springs.
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Re: Polo gti 9n3 gearbox help!!
He is my next option. Japan auto don’t have and I’ll try turbo toys today. Thankspanic-mechanic wrote:Did you speak to poy?
Also phone places like japan auto trading and turbo toys for a placement box.
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Re: Polo gti 9n3 gearbox help!!
Try most gearbox places, Jap euro etc as well... should would you out to about 6k dude...
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Re: Polo gti 9n3 gearbox help!!
Hey man! What was the outcome with the box in the end?
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Hey sorry yeah I got the box fixed all good now. The same guy Donni used. I payed R3500.SoDub wrote:Hey man! What was the outcome with the box in the end?
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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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Oh sorry man. Donni is on the forum. Black gti with blue 15 52 rims. Guys name is Werner at gearbox ICU 083 364-3563panic-mechanic wrote:Maybe not everybody knows donni or his gearbox guy. Drop the contact for him and for future reference
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Re: Polo gti 9n3 gearbox help!!
awesome. See sharing is caring.
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Re: Polo gti 9n3 gearbox help!!
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"I live my life 1 turbo at a time."