rockey5uk2001 Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 Hello i am now the new owner of a Lupo 1.4si have had a few VW's in the past including a mk4 golf 20vTand WOW what a car the lupo's are so cheap to run and very nippy!i purchased her on saturday (will upload pics later)on a T reg 73k on the clock good solid car good service historyand a bargin at £550!slight problem the gear box makes a noise in neutral.prev owner thinks its the thrust bearing - the clutch was replaced 130 miles agohowever it was just written in the service book no receipt to back this up.car drives perfectly though so will have the gear box off on the weekend to have a look! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpsh120 Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 Does the noise stop when you put the clutch down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockey5uk2001 Posted August 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 Does the noise stop when you put the clutch down?yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpsh120 Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 More likely to be gearbox related then, not thrust bearing - layshaft prime suspect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockey5uk2001 Posted August 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 More likely to be gearbox related then, not thrust bearing - layshaft prime suspect.oh ok, if it was the gearbox would the noise still be there when a gear is engaged?I am guessing its going to be a new gear box needed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpsh120 Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 Bearings can be replaced on the layshaft, you hear the noise when the shaft is running "free".Engage a gear and that is no longer the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockey5uk2001 Posted August 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 Thanks,this might sound stupid, can I replace the bearing myself? is it an easy job to do?any idea where I can get them bearing from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockey5uk2001 Posted August 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 Just to clarify --it does not grind when changing gears-you can hear it lash on and off the clutch-its a light rattle from in the bell house and when free I couldn't feel anything in the gear casing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpsh120 Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 In theory it is a fairly simple job, do a bit of a search and see what you can find, YouTube probably has some good guides. Worth getting an expert opinion first too before you go too far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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