Making a return?

[spyke85]

I may possibly be making a return to the Mk2. Been after a car to do a little bit of work on, learn the basic of mechanics etc, and a 2.0 8v has taken my fancy. I've spotted one thats well, I think cheap, sub £1k and only 13 miles away from me. Has 10 months tax and MOT, in Kiwi, but its had a new gearbox and timing belt. This has me slightly concerned. Are the gearboxes weak on them? I know on my 1.4 I blew one up, oops, and just wondered if they are the same. Last owner change was shown up in 1999 according to the quick search on the RAC site

 

[m0rk]

the 020 has a bit of a habit of lunching 2nd gear synchro - but given gearboxes cost about £50 for them - it's not worth worrying about.

 

[spyke85]

Was just concerned about it already haviing a gearbox, and it also being so cheap. Looks mint, but we all know looks can be deceptive. Sent the seller an e-mail though and will see what I get back

 

[Krishen]

Too be honest its a good thing (in away) that the gear box has been replaced.
The gearboxes used in the 2litre ibiza and the golf are a common problem.
My mechanic was telling me (when i had mine replaced) he has replaced a number of gearboxes for these particular model.