2nd gear woes

[ryguy79]

Last week I lost 2nd gear on my 92 TSi AWD. I rarely drive it really hard, but it started grinding into second very often. I started double clutching it, and that helped for a while, but last week it started refusing to stay in second gear when I apply the throttle. Off throttle it will stay in second, but once I hit the gas it pops out into neutral. Any ideas? I can remove and install a trans myself with help from my stepdad, but I know next to nothing about working on the inside of one. Should I go used or get this rebuilt? I've seen some used 90-94 AWD transmissions in the 400-600 dollar range, but I've yet to get an estimate on getting the trans rebuilt. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[ryguy79]

any input would be appreciated. thanks.

 

[GSX90]

I think you'll end up paying about $400-$600 just to have it fixed. Who knows if there is additional damage & charge too? I think getting a used tranny for that much is the way to go since it will normally have some sort of a warranty...

You can always send your tranny out and have it rebuilt with heavy-duty internals if you race a lot...but that can get expensive.

 

[ryguy79]

I'm thinking of just spending the money and taking it to TRE, even if it means I have to wait several more months. I wasn't going to drive it this winter anyway...

 

[blackvr4]

poping out of second you must have done some serious damage in there i just had my box on the bench down to the nuts and bolts, actually its still there awaiting flywheel .So you would be looking at some pretty serious ware on selector fork slide hub and gear itself but never overlook the obvious like a detent spring.could be wishfull thinking.good luck.