danielmjpyle 10 Posted May 5, 2013 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Overmind 10 Posted May 5, 2013 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danielmjpyle 10 Posted May 5, 2013 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? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Absentfaith 10 Posted May 21, 2013 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). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
apd vr 10 Posted May 25, 2013 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 . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites