2nd to 3rd gear crunch

[danielmjpyle 10]

I know this is quite a common problem. Is it something that is sortable with just a change of gearbox oil or is it going to involve a lot more? Cheers

[Overmind 10]

I'm afraid the most likely cause is a worn synchro, although poor adjustment and low/poor gear oil COULD be partially to blame. The second gear synchro in my gearbox was so worn it had actually cracked. In short, a change of gear oil might help, and wouldn't do any harm, but in the long run you may wish to look at getting the synchro replaced or finding another gearbox.

[danielmjpyle 10]

Ok thanks i assumed thatd be the case.I can get hold of a mk3 golf vr6 gearbox in good nick is it the exact same as the corrado one?

[Absentfaith 10]

Agreed. Most likely a worn synchro. I'm no expert, but I've been told by a few people that the second gear synchro in the Corrados are notorious for wearing out. I just had my transmission rebuilt and the second gear synchro was in about the same condition as Overmind's. Here in the States, the synchro and bearing kit was $780 (US).

[apd vr 10]

Ok thanks i assumed thatd be the case.I can get hold of a mk3 golf vr6 gearbox in good nick is it the exact same as the corrado one?

 

i have a good box for sale.it has gemini 3rd and 4th and a lower final drive.also have most of the parts to make it into a stealth/gemini 6 speed box .