ok so im pretty sure my gearbox has gone, found a gearbox from a breakers for 200 and clutch for around 80, is this possible for me and a couple of freinds to fit this none of us are mechanics, but how hard could it be right? lol
Could i change gearbox and clutch myself
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Alais DJA
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I wouldnt do a gearbox and clutch myself with no mechanical knowledge for all the tea in china.
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Its certainly not a job that i'd want to be doing as the first ever mechanical job i did on the car, thats for sure.
You'll need a GOOD tool kit and i'd suggest you get yourself a haynes manual and read thru the guide in there and see what you think.
You'll need a GOOD tool kit and i'd suggest you get yourself a haynes manual and read thru the guide in there and see what you think.
Paradox1
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Not an easy job at all, if its your first tome it will take you ages. How do you know the replacement gearbox is good?could be a big waste of time if not
I'd steer well clear of DIY gearbox and clutch change, unless you've got a workshop with a 4 post lift it would be a pig to do on axle stands on the driveway/road and once its part way apart you are kinda committed and as others have said it could end up being a waste of time if the new box is also duff and/or you screw things up. If you have no previous experience I'd definately say start small.
I`d guess not but you never know
would you attempt
discs and pads ????
suspension ????
a basic service ????
would you attempt
discs and pads ????
suspension ????
a basic service ????
ive changed discs and pads before not on my audi, and aslo have changed a broken shock even if i can just get the old gearbox of thats going to knock one hundred of the bill i would be more happy with that.
Paradox1
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If you feel comfortable doing it then we can't tell you nothing but since your asking, shows your not confident. Your choice but I wouldn't
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Once you've got the gearbox off, the engine will be supported by not-very-much and the car will have half its suspension dismantled. How exactly do you then plan on getting it to the guy whos going to finish the job?
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there are so many things to remove befor the gearbox comes out and in a specific order really. ud be best off finding someone that does jobs in there spare time and it will cost alot less. i recently changed a clutch in a celica for only 100 labour so 100 extra cash in my pocket and he saved 150 everyone was a winner
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Pretty much exactly what I just said in this post:
http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/a3-s3-...rs-seeking-more-power-dont-forget-clutch.html
im a grease monkey and i do clutch on my drive all the time but if you dont know what your doing then i wouldnt bother, last week i did flywheel and clutch for 150 if its a easy clutch then 50. best bet find sumone which has got time at weekends and will do it cheap for you
