WRX333

Hi guys,

Was on my way home about 30 mins ago & was on some good roads so i stretched her out abit. I Was at the top of 3rd, propably about 6000 rpm when i got a BANG! it popped out of gear & started a grinding banging noise really loud. the cars still drives but won't go into 3rd gear & is constantly grinding even when rolling in neutral. What have i done? Help much appreciated

20withascooby

im not a expert but not going into 3rd and grinding in third im guesing you have lost your 3rd gear

mickywrx

iTrader: (29)

It sounds like you've blown you gear box up.

WRX333

If it's just my gearbox then why is it constantly grinding/banging even when in neutral? Also if it my 3rd then will i just need a 3 gear recon or a whole new box?

mickywrx

iTrader: (29)

IIRC one of the shafts in the box is constantly spinning in the box. Does the noise go away when you press the cluch?

You're going to need the whole box rebuilt, re-using parts that can be, or a new box. If it's stripped third, then there is the potential that the teeth could damage other parts.

My advice, DONT drive it. You'll only make things worse.

20withascooby

prob your third gear rattling about inside in pieces lol guy on another side has been driving his for months like it just when he turns corners the bits move about and he sotimes cant get it into 4th lol

Black-Hawk

iTrader: (4)

Stop driving it now!!! sounds like you've blown 3rd , there will be lots of bits of 3rd gear floating around in your box, if your lucky and you hav'nt caused further damadge by driving it you should get away with a 3rd/4th gear rebuild, i did mine myself and it cost me iro £300 for the parts, 3rd/4th gear set, 2x lock nuts, and a pair of woodruf keys (and fresh oil).

bioforger

iTrader: (1)

I'll add my technical expertise to this thread to, it's fooked mate.

WRX333

It's parked up now & won't be driven until goin to the garage. Where's the best place to take it in or around manchester???

P.S. Im devastated

bob r

iTrader: (46)

halfpint

Give david a ring @ API
01926 614333

chocolate_o_brian

iTrader: (22)

echo halfpint. i fubared my box back in december last year. my symptoms were a little different. went to put some air in my tyres. car suddenly wouldnt find 1st or reverse. when it did, it went pop/bang. drove it home all gears working ok, but the horrible rattly noise underside was the killer.

basically my box had just worn out (135,000miles by then). first port of call was a ring to afore mentioned david @ a.p.i.

discussed my options, and i ended up with a complete recon rebuild for £900. if you get the box out and get it to a specilaist, like a.p.i. you may save other parts and have a smaller bill than myself. maybe just buggered 1/2 gears, whereas all 5 of mine were knackered from general wear of a awd system. based in warwickshire so closer to you than me.

M535I

hey mate dont be devistated i took a guy out in one of my wagon's on a test drive when i was selling it pressed it in 2'nd and boom no clutch.Just do what the tec experts have said dont drive it or yu could make it worse what power are you running ?

WRX333

Im guessing about 290-300ish been having a ring round this morning & im going for prosport upto now, think ill give david a ring also.

cheers

Marc