Hello folks, currently got an audi a3 8p 2.0tdi sline 56plate with 89k and the gearbox is ********, I've been told that it's the top bearing that's gone and I have to replace the hole box is this a common fault?? Any information about this problem would be great full, also going to replace the box,release bearing,clutch myself would it be easily enough to tackle. Cheers Gordon
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easy job if you have done a clutch change before if this is your 1st time allow 2 days and make sure you got axle stands and jacks and all the tools you need before you start mate , don't forget gearbox oil
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I just spoke to one of the local lads who had done it to a 55 plate 2.0TFSI. He said he would never want to do it again and he is a habitual tinkerer. He got the bearing sorted and got a good car out of not much money but it was a chore.
Never done it before but me and my mate are machanically minded, got a four poster ramp as we'll, hoping to blitz it in 1 day.
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From what I was told, that should be a big help. The guy I spoke to did it on his own and probably bit off more than he could chew.
Best of luck with it, two pairs of hands will be a big help.
that should make it easier then , I would do it in about 7hrs on my own so with 2 of you doing it you should get it done in a day easy
