Re: 96 TDI Gearbox issues

"dubman via CarKB.com" <u17230@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message 
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> Hi
> I have a 96 Audi A4 1.9 TDi on the 1z engine code.. this car has been
very
> reliable for me taking me all over the uk. When i bought the car a
friend
> said it sounded like there was a tooth missing on the fouth gear. I
wasn't
> that concerned as i did alot of motorway driving.
>
> Recently a problem with selecting first gear arrose and it started 
> crunching
> into 3rd even when double clutched. and every so often 5th gear was not
> available. I assume the gearbox is screwed. I have looked all over for a
> replacement gearbox and t5hey all seem really expensive. Has anyone had 
> any
> of the above symptoms? And can anyone shine any light on what the
possible
> cause is and how to remedy without replacing the box. I was thinking
about
> breaking the vehicle as it is just sitting on my drive. but it seems a 
> shame
> to break it when it still has plenty of mileage left in it.
>
> Simon
>

I doubt it's the gearbox, they are pretty bullet proof, i had a 96 A4 
Quattro and I could not select a few gears one day, turned out to be a 
problem with the selector, I had the clutch changed at the same time, and 
they recon'd first gear as they said it was showing wear.