1994 Volkswagen Golf Repair Question
Mileage: 170,000 miles.
Reverse gear, manual transmission not working as it should (grinding)
Answer
3 weeks??? it should be covered under warranty????
Roy
If by new you meant "installed a used transmission" then I would
say that the new/used transmission has developed the same problem.
Reverse gear noise is common on the 020 transmissions when they get old.
Thomas
Are you sure this isn't just a hydraulic clutch issue?
I'm pretty sure this is cable operated...
Thomas
You're right but the cable could be shredding too.
It is a cable operated clutch and I'm almost positive that the gear is blown, I dont know much about cars but when I'm on a flat all it does it make loud grinding sounds and if it even moves the car it clicks and is super uneven.
Yep, sounds like you're right.
The original question still stands:
"what I was wondering is if it is possible to replace the reverse
gear or if i need to pay another $1800 for a new transmission"
Thomas
Sure, it's possible and i am sure they will find many other problems that will likely come up to that number anyway. Rebuilding would still be more reliable than a used one as you have already found out.