Hello!
Recently brought an 03' 1.6 16v Golf Match.
All was running fine until I broke down on the M3. The bolts holding the driveshaft to the gearbox fell out. Presumably a previous repair not done very well. I've got him coming to look soon but need some advice as to what the damage is.
I had AA out who replaced the bolts, albeit not the intended bolts and he did say to 'get home only'.
On the drive home the car was very jerky and noisy when in low gear and bunny hopped even in 2nd gear with low revs and even when I wasn't on the gas. Gear changing (lifting clutch up, not moving the stick) made a strange grinding noise and seemed to 'slam' into gear instead of smoothly going into it. And lastly the car seriously shook while accelerating at motorway speeds. The gear stick looked like it wanted to come off.
My question is, is this likely gearbox damage or driveshaft?
I've looked up symptoms for the failure of both and it seems to fit more towards driveshaft but would like some second opinions before I start taking it into garages for them to invent more problems to pay them to repair.
Thankyou in advance for any replies.
Mark
Recently brought an 03' 1.6 16v Golf Match.
All was running fine until I broke down on the M3. The bolts holding the driveshaft to the gearbox fell out. Presumably a previous repair not done very well. I've got him coming to look soon but need some advice as to what the damage is.
I had AA out who replaced the bolts, albeit not the intended bolts and he did say to 'get home only'.
On the drive home the car was very jerky and noisy when in low gear and bunny hopped even in 2nd gear with low revs and even when I wasn't on the gas. Gear changing (lifting clutch up, not moving the stick) made a strange grinding noise and seemed to 'slam' into gear instead of smoothly going into it. And lastly the car seriously shook while accelerating at motorway speeds. The gear stick looked like it wanted to come off.
My question is, is this likely gearbox damage or driveshaft?
I've looked up symptoms for the failure of both and it seems to fit more towards driveshaft but would like some second opinions before I start taking it into garages for them to invent more problems to pay them to repair.
Thankyou in advance for any replies.
Mark
