Have I **** My Gear Box???
 

Hi all!

2 nights ago i couldnt find 2nd gear, as in my gear stick just wouldnt go into 2nd so i skipped and went to 3rd. I tried 2nd again 2 more times and again the gear stick just wouldnt find it! eventually 2nd gear worked again as if nothing happened!!

Yesterday however i heard a loud rattling sound when i was in 2nd gear! the rattling seemed to get louder. Then the entire time im in 2nd gear there was a very loud rattle, (almost louder than the exaust) i think its coming from underneath the car or close to the back of the engine bay. As soon as i switched to 3rd the rattle dissapeared! likewise with 1st, 4th & 5th.

This morning when i fired her up i could hear a slight rattle in idle, then in reverse it dissapears aswell as 1st but in 2nd the loud rattling returned then when i changed into 3rd the rattling is still there but not as loud!!

My 2nd gear still works but sounds like its doing some seriosus damage, not good at all!!!! :o

Does anyone know what might be causing this loud rattle? Is my gearbox moments away from blown?? :eek: or could it be something else causing this problem?? Im clueless!!! can anyone help me out!!

probably chipped a few teeth on second. Drop the gearbox oil and check for shrapnel. I wouldnt recommend driving that box.

Yes, dont drive it all all till you figure out what it maybe. You will save $$$ in more damaged bits.

I drove mine home after destoying 2nd. Needed more parts because the small chuncks went walkabout through the box :(

yup, u will be missing teeth on 2nd, park it now, or have fun waiting for the tow truck and/or increasing the damage to ur box

drop a skid.

Bounce of revlimiter in 1st and then throw it in 3rd

Sorry to hear, just out of interest what year WRX/STI and how many KMs on the gearbox?
What clutch is in it ?
What Gearbox Oil ?

sounds like you could of possibly done damage to other gears now as well. Get it inspected asap.

i have just got anew clutch for my 03 sub does anyone know how to remove my g-box and what i have to re torque my bolts to??? im sorry sounds like a stupid questions but im stumped and i dont know where to start...

thanks heaps guys
xoxo

take it to a workshop..if you are asking how to do it it would be wise to take it to someone who knows what they are doing...will save you in the long run