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Explore our portfolio of precision gearbox rebuilds. Each case study demonstrates our commitment to engineered excellence.

VW 02M 6-Speed
VW 02M 6-Speed

Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk5

PROBLEMThird Gear Crunch
SOLUTIONCarbon Synchro Upgrade
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BMW Getrag 420G
BMW Getrag 420G

BMW E46 M3

PROBLEMWorn Input Shaft Bearing
SOLUTIONFull Bearing Replacement
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Audi 02J 5-Speed
Audi 02J 5-Speed

Audi A3 8L 1.8T

PROBLEMFifth Gear Pop-Out
SOLUTIONDetent & Fork Rebuild
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VW 02Q 6-Speed
VW 02Q 6-Speed

Volkswagen Scirocco R

PROBLEMHard Shifting When Cold
SOLUTIONSynchro & Oil Upgrade
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SEAT MQ200 5-Speed
SEAT MQ200 5-Speed

SEAT Ibiza Cupra

PROBLEMReverse Gear Grind
SOLUTIONReverse Idler Replacement
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Skoda 02S 6-Speed
Skoda 02S 6-Speed

Skoda Octavia vRS

PROBLEMLinkage Play & Slop
SOLUTIONComplete Linkage Rebuild
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Porsche G96/00
Porsche G96/00

Porsche 996 Carrera

PROBLEMSecond Gear Synchro Wear
SOLUTIONOEM Synchro Replacement
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VW 0A5 6-Speed
VW 0A5 6-Speed

Volkswagen T5 Transporter

PROBLEMNoisy Fifth & Sixth
SOLUTIONLayshaft Bearing Service
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VW 02M 4Motion
VW 02M 4Motion

Volkswagen Golf R32

PROBLEMDifferential Whine
SOLUTIONDiff Bearing Overhaul
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Audi 02M Quattro
Audi 02M Quattro

Audi TT 3.2 V6

PROBLEMInput Shaft Oil Leak
SOLUTIONSeal & Bearing Service
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VW 0AF 5-Speed
VW 0AF 5-Speed

Volkswagen Caddy

PROBLEMComplete Gearbox Failure
SOLUTIONFull Rebuild
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Mini Getrag 285
Mini Getrag 285

MINI Cooper S R53

PROBLEMFirst Gear Crunch
SOLUTIONTriple Cone Synchro Install
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VW 02Z 6-Speed
VW 02Z 6-Speed

Volkswagen Passat B6

PROBLEMWorn Shift Forks
SOLUTIONFork & Rail Rebuild
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Audi 02Q 6-Speed
Audi 02Q 6-Speed

Audi S3 8P

PROBLEMClutch Release Issue
SOLUTIONRelease System Overhaul
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VW 0A4 5-Speed
VW 0A4 5-Speed

Volkswagen Beetle

PROBLEMGear Oil Contamination
SOLUTIONFull Flush & Inspection
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SEAT 02Q 6-Speed
SEAT 02Q 6-Speed

SEAT Leon Cupra

PROBLEMTrack Day Damage
SOLUTIONPerformance Rebuild
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VW 02S 6-Speed
VW 02S 6-Speed

Volkswagen Eos

PROBLEMSelector Cable Snap
SOLUTIONCable & Bushing Replace
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Audi 0A3 6-Speed
Audi 0A3 6-Speed

Audi A4 B7 2.0T

PROBLEMFourth Gear Grind
SOLUTIONSynchro Hub Assembly
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VW MQ250 5-Speed
VW MQ250 5-Speed

Volkswagen Polo GTI

PROBLEMEnd Float Excessive
SOLUTIONShimming & Preload Set
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Skoda 02S 6-Speed
Skoda 02S 6-Speed

Skoda Superb

PROBLEMHigh Mileage Service
SOLUTIONPreventive Overhaul
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