Ok, so did the gearbox oil change thismorning.
To be honest, i did this mod on my 2004 pd
cupra as there was a wine on over run and it fixed it.
This car that ive only had a month had a different noise. Sounded like slip diff on this one. More of a fine grinding noise.
But thought id try before starting to save for another box.
1st off i drained the oil out. It was old but clean and clear. Then moved onto the shim fit.
Popped the end cap off. Had a poke about and the shim in the box fell out!
The circlip was in place and in tact.
Very strange???
Loads of play in the shaft.
Fitted new shim and refitted the circlip.
Now has some but minimal play.
Fitted new cap and filled it with oil.
Been for a run and its silent now.
Will check for leaks on Monday.
Other than that, i am happy happy happy.
Thanks for your
help guys. Its appreciated.
Next week, onto the mysterious coolant leak.. .