Any way to test gearbox?

1. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

   #1 23rd July 2013, 11:39

   Someones selling me a saxo with apparently the gearbox and driveshaft dead. I have a sneaky suspicion that its only the driveshaft gone though. Is there any way i can test if the gearbox is ok without first replacing the shafts?
2. Manu Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned

   #2 23rd July 2013, 13:26

   If the driveshafts need replacing, then do that and figure out if the box needs doing.
   
   
   To test it though I'd say push 35-40 miles per hour in second, depress the clutch and then come back in gear without pushing, listen to what noises it makes.
3. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

   #3 23rd July 2013, 15:21

   ok thanks. I was just wondering whether it could be without a driveshaft, guess not!
4. Manu Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned

   #4 24th July 2013, 06:40

   hard to tell on my side as I can't hear from here. Driveshaft noise will increase in relation with speed and how much power you put down, and gearbox noise will go along with the gears. Generally noisy in first and two then gets better in third is the sign of a dying box.
   
   You should be also able to tell if the box feels rough, clunky and /or sticky when cold, that's when it's more than time to flush and change the box oil.

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5. woolyhead L-plater Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 58 Saxo 1.0 l

   #5 2nd August 2013, 18:53

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by LSOfreak Someones selling me a saxo with apparently the gearbox and driveshaft dead. I have a sneaky suspicion that its only the driveshaft gone though. Is there any way i can test if the gearbox is ok without first replacing the shafts?

   What does the phrase "dead driveshaft" refer to on the driveshaft? What's on it that dies? In case this is relevant, I've successfully changed needle rollers in universal joints on other cars. Is it relevant?
6. mechsman Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2010 Bristol Posts: 906 Saxo 1.4i SX 3dr, 106 (engine swap under way), p

   #6 2nd August 2013, 20:48

   It normally refers to the cv joint wearing. Generally caused by the cup and outer bearing races that fit into it becoming a sloppy fit. Either that or the bearing in the cv joint dropping the needle rollers.