Michaelupo83 Posted May 26, 2020 Report Share Posted May 26, 2020 I’ve recently bought my second gti but it’s my first time in the club. My new one is completely standard with a few minor issues some sorted already speak to ya all soon ✊ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted May 26, 2020 Report Share Posted May 26, 2020 Very nice! 👍🏻 You still have a genuine main dealer service sticker in the window. Neat. Welcome to CL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelupo83 Posted May 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2020 Lol yeah I’m chuffed how standard it’s is I’ve encountered a problem on my travels today caused by shrapnel on the f road! Gearbox side but yeah loving the lupo lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 26, 2020 Report Share Posted May 26, 2020 Keeping it standard? Pics of the last one? Posterity and all that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 26, 2020 Report Share Posted May 26, 2020 Cheeky 6n2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelupo83 Posted May 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2020 (edited) @RichI’ll look for some of the old one changed phones since then and yeah it’s cheeky cause it’s only a 1.0L lol Edited May 26, 2020 by Michaelupo83 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelupo83 Posted May 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2020 There’s a few I’ll try and find a full shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelupo83 Posted May 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2020 Ignore the mismatch on paint I was redoing bits at the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skajme Posted May 26, 2020 Report Share Posted May 26, 2020 Can't have helped the aerodynamics driving about with a kid holding your spoiler on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelupo83 Posted May 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2020 11 minutes ago, Skajme said: Can't have helped the aerodynamics driving about with a kid holding your spoiler on! Lol illustration purposes only it was an idea going through my little head Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 26, 2020 Report Share Posted May 26, 2020 That TT filler is a first for me. It does make the corner look crushed though as it kills the line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelupo83 Posted May 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2020 14 minutes ago, Rich said: That TT filler is a first for me. It does make the corner look crushed though as it kills the line There is a way to do it but as I didn’t have the blank canvas I was limited to the amount I could do I just wanted rid of the bubbles but yeah the line bugged me too!! I got a new drama to worry about now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 26, 2020 Report Share Posted May 26, 2020 I've got a box lying in the scrap/useful pile exactly like that. End bearings have popped in the bodged on (by vw) sixth gear. Good rebuild place with a Tig or a spare? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelupo83 Posted May 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2020 6 hours ago, Rich said: I've got a box lying in the scrap/useful pile exactly like that. End bearings have popped in the bodged on (by vw) sixth gear. Good rebuild place with a Tig or a spare? Is this common then I thought something had hit it on the road? And is it a full rebuild at this point thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted May 27, 2020 Report Share Posted May 27, 2020 Yeah, the end thrust force has popped it. I think it's magnesium, so specialist needed to TIG it. Then remachine it all. Time consuming for sure. Depending on the internals and how much oil is left, the inners may still be ok (but I doubt it). I'd look for a new cover. Cheaper. Either way you need to remove the cover/end section. Could do it in place but, I'd pull the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 27, 2020 Report Share Posted May 27, 2020 Repair or replace. There's none on fleabay. I only know of one six speed spare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelupo83 Posted May 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2020 34 minutes ago, mk2 said: Yeah, the end thrust force has popped it. I think it's magnesium, so specialist needed to TIG it. Then remachine it all. Time consuming for sure. Depending on the internals and how much oil is left, the inners may still be ok (but I doubt it). I'd look for a new cover. Cheaper. Either way you need to remove the cover/end section. Could do it in place but, I'd pull the box. I may have found a spare box to put in But I gotta trust it will be alright. At least that will give me time to get the broken one rebuilt nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelupo83 Posted May 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2020 1 minute ago, Rich said: Repair or replace. There's none on fleabay. I only know of one six speed spare. Going to get the broken one repaired did you say you have an end plate rich. I found one for sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 27, 2020 Report Share Posted May 27, 2020 I have an end plate with a similar hole in. Asides from that I just have a spare box. The broken one I have blasted another hole in the casing near the diff as well. But I do know it was driven on for a little afterwards as well, hence why it isn't a rebuild job, just spares. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelupo83 Posted May 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2020 33 minutes ago, Rich said: I have an end plate with a similar hole in. Asides from that I just have a spare box. The broken one I have blasted another hole in the casing near the diff as well. But I do know it was driven on for a little afterwards as well, hence why it isn't a rebuild job, just spares. I’m hopefully got a spare box sorted just would like to rebuild the broken one too really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 27, 2020 Report Share Posted May 27, 2020 What's a box go for these days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelupo83 Posted May 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2020 59 minutes ago, Rich said: What's a box go for these days? Vary really one guy of flea bay said 700 the other I’ve found with a nearly new clutch is 300 dunno what to expect for that really but it’s gotta be better than the one with a hole in it eh. Anything I can do to test it as it’s removed already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 27, 2020 Report Share Posted May 27, 2020 For £300 you can have mine which I know was good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 27, 2020 Report Share Posted May 27, 2020 But then I'd still say end bearings are a consideration Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelupo83 Posted May 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2020 18 minutes ago, Rich said: For £300 you can have mine which I know was good. Really where are you? I’m planning on having two good ones one using and one spare. What the mileage on your box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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