Bloody gearbox oil!!!!!!!!!!!!

1. J222JRA Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2007 Posts: 16839 Saxo VTS, Westfield

   #1 10th March 2009, 08:39

   Well my gearbox on my mk2 vts has been whineing and crunching for a while now, so ive saved up the pennies and bought a fully refurbished box and had it fitted the other day. Cars much nicer to drive, however now ive done about 50 miles (i hardly use the car) i had a suspision it was leaking box oil so i put a piece of cardboard under it last night and this morning i had a look and there is a little puddle of box oil on it.
   
   Its leaking around the front edge around the drain plug area, now i had this proffesionally fitted so hopefully they will be sorting it, has anyone else had this problem?
   
   Hope i dont end up paying again
2. chip11 L-plater Joined: Feb 2009 Kent Posts: 46 Saxo VTR 1.6 mk2 (52) Posi Blue. Standard atm

   #2 14th March 2009, 15:04

   hey matey, iv got a mk1 vtr, i know its not the same car but the principle should be the same. i just had to top up my gear box oil because when i changed the drive shaft i acccidently pulled it out of the gear box and the oil went everywhere. it took me ages to find out where you put the gear oil but eventually a figured out tht it goes in the drainage hole lol mine leaked after that because i did not tighten up the plug enough. but if the garage fitted the gear box they should tighten any loose nuts n bolts for free, if they say no then give them hell lol
3. Mark51p Super Moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Wakefield Posts: 14427 Golf GT

   #3 14th March 2009, 15:19

   should be a simple fix mate.
   
   might need tightening up or just a new washer putting on
4. craigy_87 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2006 Wishaw United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 7326 Nissan 350z

   #4 14th March 2009, 15:26

   is there a chance they used the old washer for the plug when filling the box
   
   (do they use crushable copper washers?)
5. J222JRA Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2007 Posts: 16839 Saxo VTS, Westfield

   #5 14th March 2009, 15:33

   The washer should have been replaced as it has been fully refurbished.
   
   Found the problem to actually be 2 of the bolts in the box casing were slightly looser than they should be.
   
   
   I hope its sorted now
6. blackie_2k5 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2008 Birtley Posts: 22253 VTR Turbo, 106 xsi track slag, Transit recovery, B

   #6 14th March 2009, 18:38

   drainage hole? by this u mean the drain plug on the bottom? i filled my from the breather at the top?
7. 666 Established Member Joined: Dec 2008 east london Posts: 2219 62 fiesta tdci

   #7 14th March 2009, 21:49

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by blackie_2k5 drainage hole? by this u mean the drain plug on the bottom? i filled my from the breather at the top?

   plus 1
   
   you aint getting 2 lt's throw the drain hole lmfao
8. J222JRA Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2007 Posts: 16839 Saxo VTS, Westfield

   #8 14th March 2009, 22:20

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by 666 plus 1 you aint getting 2 lt's throw the drain hole lmfao

   thats the easiest place to fill it from.
9. blackie_2k5 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2008 Birtley Posts: 22253 VTR Turbo, 106 xsi track slag, Transit recovery, B

   #9 14th March 2009, 22:22

   lmao, though i was dreaming there? was tryin to imagine how you could fill your gearbox through the drain plug? needless to say any attempt would be a foooooooooookin messy 1
10. J222JRA Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2007 Posts: 16839 Saxo VTS, Westfield

    #10 14th March 2009, 22:24

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by blackie_2k5 lmao, though i was dreaming there? was tryin to imagine how you could fill your gearbox through the drain plug? needless to say any attempt would be a foooooooooookin messy 1

    hahaha i would pay someone to see that.
11. mattevts Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2008 bury st edmunds Posts: 572 saxo vts 147.1bhp

    #11 14th March 2009, 22:31

    how much did your refurbished box cost with fitting
12. J222JRA Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2007 Posts: 16839 Saxo VTS, Westfield

    #12 15th March 2009, 00:32

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by mattevts how much did your refurbished box cost with fitting

    the box was £310 including vat, that is the trade price though and comes with a 2 year 24k warranty
    
    fitting was £170
13. user_26890 Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2008 Stoke-On-Trent Posts: 787 Saxo VTR MK2

    #13 15th March 2009, 12:41

    hi, mine is also leaking oil but it isnt a refurbished one its the one that came on my mk 2vtr. its doesnt crunch it just whistles abit and i have recently noticed its leaking oil, what could this be? is there anyway of stoppping it or do i need a new gearbox?
    thanks
14. J222JRA Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2007 Posts: 16839 Saxo VTS, Westfield

    #14 15th March 2009, 20:43

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by tommyhine5 hi, mine is also leaking oil but it isnt a refurbished one its the one that came on my mk 2vtr. its doesnt crunch it just whistles abit and i have recently noticed its leaking oil, what could this be? is there anyway of stoppping it or do i need a new gearbox? thanks

    To be honest i think that all boxes will whistle slightly, especially when slowing down. Its when you get a really loud whine when accelerating i believe you have to worry as thats bearings etc.
    
    Now with the leak, have a look underneath, can you see where its looking from? You need to know this before you can do anything about it.