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***waynne*** · 31-03-2008, 10:38 AM

Didn't realise it was an auto.

I had a friend who killed his 1.3 Nova gearbox (NOT AN AUTO) changing down to 3rd instead of up to 5th, it was only for a few seconds

It was the gearbox which took the brunt of the force and started braking up over the next few weeks - the garage said an oil change (top up mainly as it was really low) may have saved it.

If the gearchange is not smooth it could indicate low gearbox oil. I still think its worth checking the gearbox oil but HDI is right - there is little chance of long term damage in an auto box.

31-03-2008, 10:38 AM	#8 (permalink)
*waynne* Administrator Torque King Car: A3 1.8T Sport Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Deal, Kent UK Posts: 9,601	Re: Need expertise please, question Didn't realise it was an auto. I had a friend who killed his 1.3 Nova gearbox (NOT AN AUTO) changing down to 3rd instead of up to 5th, it was only for a few seconds It was the gearbox which took the brunt of the force and started braking up over the next few weeks - the garage said an oil change (top up mainly as it was really low) may have saved it. If the gearchange is not smooth it could indicate low gearbox oil. I still think its worth checking the gearbox oil but HDI is right - there is little chance of long term damage in an auto box. __________________ I stepped in a plate of Pasta the other day - now I have to worry about my Carbonara footprint!