Reverse gear on 5 speed manual transmission makes a loud grinding

1985 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOLET
227,854 MILES
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MINAMEE2
Rattling noise, all other gears work fine, is this fixable? 5 speed manual transmission, all other gears work fine. Is this a clutch issue, transmission replacement time? Please advise
Jul 7, 2012 at 11:35 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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when does it make this noise??

Roy
Jul 7, 2012 at 11:39 PM
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Roy...it makes the rattling noice when I shift into reverse...once running it stops
Jul 9, 2012 at 9:57 PM
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thanks Thomas...i guess it's overhaul time :)))
Jul 9, 2012 at 9:59 PM
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Sorry Thomas, i didn't make myself clear...specifically reverse rattles but once in 1st, 2nd, etc the rattling stops...any idea of overhaul approx cost?
Jul 9, 2012 at 11:30 PM
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thanks for your help...it is much appreciated :))) have a great day!
Jul 9, 2012 at 11:47 PM
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I provided useful info that has now been removed.

If "experts" are not familiar with this "common" 020 gear noise, then they are not "experts" in
VW's.

The original poster was happy with my replies, yet the "experts" have yet to post something useful.

There's something wrong with this forum!
Jul 11, 2012 at 5:00 AM
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