Stuck in 3rd gear

[937carrera]

Hmm, I didn't know about the small ads in Germany, still branded gumtree here, good to know

Lateral thinking got me looking on subito.it and kijiji.it , I didn't see any 4 speed boxes, but there is a 5 speed, but without the different linkage which I think is needed

And then I found this ad

https://www.kijiji.it/annunci/ricambi-a ... i/50854196

My Italian is fairly poor, but from what I understand this is a T3 breaker who will deliver to you.

Banging the phone number into google gets you this http://www.silanosrl.it/contatti/ so they are located between Turin and Milan

Lunch now, give it half an hour

[Titus A Duxass]

but there is a 5 speed, but without the different linkage which I think is needed

You can use the 4 speed stick set to stir a 5 spd box, it's not pretty but it can be done.

[937carrera]

https://www.subito.it/accessori-auto/ca ... 012961.htm

It doesn't say what code though, right part of the world as it appears to be in Pisa

[slowcoach]

Eeee fingered crossed for you Carl, I've had some hairy overseas breakdowns too, keep a cool head (as you're doing!) And things will work out ;-)

[TommymacT2589]

Morning all, thanks for your support. Me and my family have had a good nights sleep in a hotel. VW garage have had a look at my van and as discussed my gearbox is broken, they didn't seem keen to open it up n rebuild hhaha, so basically I need to find a gearbox with delivery to VW Pisa. They were happy to fit if like for like. Regarding the gearbox is there a correct code, are all the WBX gearboxes the same ie 1.9, 2.1. ?
Carl


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[937carrera]

Gearbox code is on the side - I'll find a thread for you.

Did you see my earlier post - a seller in Pisa with a 5 speed box (see linkage comment) and breaker near Turin.

I assume your VW Pisa garage can speak to the breaker for you, in case your Italian isn't up to scratch, back in a mo

[937carrera]

Some links first

https://club8090.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=168737

https://club8090.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=167044

and an upload for the 4 speed

[937carrera]

now the 5 speed - with a 3 letter code the first letter is on the left hand side of the web

[TommymacT2589]

Cheers
Yeah I spoke to breaker via email and he said no
Regarding the 5 speed would that mean I'd have to get the linkage separate for it? Obv if I cant find 4 speed it's something I'm going to have to look into, and whether the garage would be able to fit it

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[937carrera]

Honest answer - I don't know on the linkage.

Maybe the seller of the gearbox still has the linkage, maybe the breaker has a linkage (bit disappointing that they don't have a box) ?

Titus says it is possible to use a 4 speed linkage, so you need to find out more from him or Aidan or jebigga

Next step is to find out what gearbox code on the 5 speed box - and soon ?

[937carrera]

Can you post back with your current gearbox code ?

[TommymacT2589]

I've been in touch with the garage and there going to send me the gearbox code
I'll post as soon as I recieve it

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[TommymacT2589]

After waiting all day yesterday for the gearbox code, theyve got back to me this morning saying it's to rusty to read the code

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[Titus A Duxass]

Cheers
Yeah I spoke to breaker via email and he said no
Regarding the 5 speed would that mean I'd have to get the linkage separate for it? Obv if I cant find 4 speed it's something I'm going to have to look into, and whether the garage would be able to fit it

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As I said earlier - you can use the 4 speed linkage on a 5 speed box. It's not a nice solution but you can learn how to use it and it will get you through your trip.

[937carrera]

After waiting all day yesterday for the gearbox code, theyve got back to me this morning saying it's to rusty to read the code

If tha wants a job doin reet, then tha better do it thi sen (translation to follow)

If you want a job doing right, then do it yourself

They probably don't know where to look, and aluminium doesn't rust

Where does that leave you ?