VW POLO GTI 2001

[Jojx]

I have a polo gti 2001 1.6 16v. the gearbox has went in it and not sure if its worth replacing it or not. If I was to sell it without the gearbox I was wondering what it would be worth. It is lowered 50mm all round, lenso alloys, upper and lower strut braces. Passed its MOT back in june with flying colours and has road tax till may ’14. The only problem is the gearbx has now went,little bit of lacquer peel at the front and average marks on the car from the age of it. Just curious to know what people would pay for a car like this? Also an option of how much roughly a reconditioned gearbox and a new clutch would cost.
Any help and advice would be appreciated. Thanks, J.

[The Nur]

It is a VW for christs sake, just rip a box off something else and stick it on, could probably be done for <£200 I imagine. Wouldn't be exactly as it was but it would be better than losing loads on selling it in bits.

[Jojx]

yea I don't want to sell it the way it is, but struggling to find a gearbox to replace it near me. does it need to be the specific gti 2001 gearbox to replace it?

[The Nur]

I very much doubt it. VAG group cars are like Lego, there are probably numerous boxes that will fit, the real problem is in making sure the ratios are broadly similar.

Is it a 6 speed?

[aarondbs]

I'm just wondering what 'the gearbox has now went' means....

As far as I can fathom the OP is from Birmingham and has a slight Indian accent and the gearbox has no vent.... which as far as I know (I know nothing about VAG gearboxes) it probably doesn't need

Edited by aarondbs on Tuesday 10th September 14:48

[The Nur]

aarondbs said:

Im just wondering what 'the gearbox has now went' means....

as far as I can fathom the OP is from Birmingham and has a slight Indian accent and the gearbox has no vent.... which as far as I know (I know nothing about VAG gearboxes) it probably doesn't need

He may not have the best grasp of written English but that is completely unnecessary.

[aarondbs]

The Nur said:

aarondbs said:

Im just wondering what 'the gearbox has now went' means....

as far as I can fathom the OP is from Birmingham and has a slight Indian accent and the gearbox has no vent.... which as far as I know (I know nothing about VAG gearboxes) it probably doesn't need

He may not have the best grasp of written English but that is completely unnecessary.

Quite right. I am sorry OP. The Nur is right put another gearbox in it with or without the vent.

[johnster1991]

I have a similar aged 6n2 GTI, gearbox decided to decease about 2 years ago, apparently it's a common problem. I replaced it with a refurbished one, costing around £400 and got a mechanic mate to fit it for cheap.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe that the 6 speed Lupo GTI gearbox fits as the engine is the same. If you replace it I would maybe give this a go to get an extra gear

I say replace it

[dooosuk]

jojx - get yourself signed up to one of the Polo forums. They'll be loads of help on them and they'll tell you which boxes fit and where you might be able to source one from.

[The Nur]

This is a perfect example of someone coming here to genuinely look for advice regarding a problem they have and some self important little knobber ripping the piss so they can have a little chuckle to themselves whilst they sit in their little bubble.

The worst thing is I'm not even pissed about it, just disappointed that the rest of us have to share with these people.

[STIfree]

Them boxes are like chocolate. Common fault.


What would the car be worth fixed? Well at a guess, without seeing pics or knowning much about the car I'd guess between 1200-1400.

To break the car -
£250 wheels
£100 front bumper + grill
£50 rear bumper
£50 tailgate
£75 for doors
£150 if its got the fancy gti seats
£20 radio
£30 clocks
£40 bonnet
£40 rear lights
£80 for projector lights
£100 for shell

Could get a easy £900-1000 from breaking and possibly a lot more.

Lot of 6n2's about these days being bought for first cars and younger lads want the GTI grills and interior bits so should be easy selling.

[aarondbs]

The Nur said:

This is a perfect example of someone coming here to genuinely look for advice regarding a problem they have and some self important little knobber ripping the piss so they can have a little chuckle to themselves whilst they sit in their little bubble.

The worst thing is I'm not even pissed about it, just disappointed that the rest of us have to share with these people.

Alright, calm down... its a bit of fun... try it sometime... I find it makes one less self important not more so...

[The Nur]

aarondbs said:

Alright, calm down... its a bit of fun... try it sometime... I find it makes one less self important not more so...

I have plenty of fun, just not at other people's expense.

[Jojx]

To put it better, the gearbox won’t go into every gear and makes a ridiculous searing sound when u try. Then I got home and oil was pissing out of it.
Thanks this has been of some help! I was expecting to get around 1200-1400 if it was fixed so at least someone agrees.
If I can find a gearbox I have a mechanic friend who can fit it cheaply for me. Any recommendations as to where I can look for a gearbox to replace it? Not sure where to start looking.
As for the smartarses.. I’m just looking for a bit of advice. No need for unnecessary comments.

[Snowboy]

For a new box.
Wreckers yards and eBay.
Should be easy to get one with a few phone calls.

[johnster1991]

Jojx said:

Any recommendations as to where I can look for a gearbox to replace it?

When I'm home from work later I'll dig out the paperwork from the place I got mine and let you know the name and contact details. They essentially send you the refurbed box, and when you have taken the old one off, they pick it up and take it away to refurb for the next guy.

[Jojx]

johnster1991 thank that would be great! ill have to make a few local phone calls as well to see if anything around my area. thankfully I have another car now but need rid of this one!

[andymc]

www.partsgateway.co.uk, pop your reg in and say what you need, really good

[johnster1991]

This place looks good as well, there are advertising a gearbox for £470..... and that's fitted!

http://www.reconditionedgearboxes.com/Manufacturer...

[amstrange1]

johnster1991 said:

I have a similar aged 6n2 GTI, gearbox decided to decease about 2 years ago, apparently it's a common problem. I replaced it with a refurbished one, costing around £400 and got a mechanic mate to fit it for cheap.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe that the 6 speed Lupo GTI gearbox fits as the engine is the same. If you replace it I would maybe give this a go to get an extra gear

I say replace it

Lupo 6-speed doesn't fit straight on as the bell housing is different. The Lupo 5-speeds are 085-series transmissions like the Polo, but the 6-speeds are Golf-derived and have the starter motor in a different position.

You can fit a Lupo GTI 6-speed to a Polo GTI, but you'll need the appropriate Lupo or Golf engine block with the right bell housing bolt pattern. Has been done.

Gearbox failure on the 6N and 6N2 Polos is pretty common, so you're best off getting yours rebuilt rather than throwing on a random secondhand one. Also means you get to keep the correct gear ratios...