Gearbox problems already- Saxo's do not like me!

1. _Rob Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2010 Posts: 170 Ep3 Civic Type R

   #1 13th June 2010, 04:24

   Just got a new vts 50,000 miles, and having a problem already...
   
   The gearbox has started jumping out of gear and making a loud grinding noise when it does so...
   
   Happened yesterday twice in second and thought it would prob just be a 2nd gear thing, but today happened in 3rd aswell!
   
   Any ideas? First time it popped out i had 3 mates in the car and was full throttle in 2nd going up a hill which makes me think this may have pushed a component of the box over the edge, which was worn beforehand, and only surfaced now that i have bought the car following a woman owner who probably didnt drive it very enthusiastically!
   
   Any help much appreciated- cheers guys!
2. Manu Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned

   #2 13th June 2010, 04:35

   Get a new gearbox. You're welcome.
3. _Rob Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2010 Posts: 170 Ep3 Civic Type R

   #3 13th June 2010, 04:40

   ... My 11 year old sister could have given me that advice mate ha ha
4. user_36198 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2009 ilkeston derbyshire Posts: 9823 C2 VTR stripped, 406hdi, clio 172

   #4 13th June 2010, 13:16

   buy a gearbox off me, fit end, mended! best advice you'll get is what Manu told you, only other way round is box out and strip it. Check engine mounts first, if bolt has fallen out of lower mount then under hard acceleration the linkages can pull the car out of gear but doubtfull