Workshop-written guides to gearbox and transmission faults from the Eco Torque team in Bedfordshire — DSG & S-Tronic mechatronics, manual gearboxes, Haldex AWD systems, clutches and flywheels. Every article is based on real repairs: the symptoms, the fault codes and the fixes that actually work. Use the filters below to find your gearbox, make or topic, or search the blog.
Quick answer: On the Audi 0B1 six-speed manual gearbox (FWD A4/A5 B8 and some A6 models), the recurring faults are a speed-dependent whine from internal bearings — frequently misdiagnosed as...
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Quick answer: A whining or rumbling noise that rises with road speed, plus notchy or crunching shifts into 3rd and 4th gear, are the classic signs of trouble on the...
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Quick answer: On the Hyundai/Kia M6CF1 six-speed manual gearbox, the two faults we see most are premature input/output shaft bearing wear (a whine, rumble or drone that gets louder with...
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Introduction The 6-speed manual gearbox fitted to certain Hyundai and Kia models is commonly found across the 1.6 petrol engine variants. Understanding which vehicles this gearbox relates to is important...
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Difficulty selecting gears or a crunching noise during gear changes is one of the most common faults reported on manual gearboxes. It can affect a wide range of vehicles and...
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Model overview(years & special editions) The Corsa D VXR (Vauxhall; Opel Corsa OPC) launched in the UK in 2007 and ran through the end of the D generation in 2014....
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A common issue we see in the workshop on the L200 & Fullback models is the gearbox jumping out of 3rd gear once selected. Originally covered under manufacturers warranty for...
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In this post we will discuss the common Fiat gearbox faults including other manufacturers and models with the C514.5 5-speed front wheel drive manual transmission and how to fix it....
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A guide to the common faults and repairs including up-rating the Vauxhall, Alfa Romeo, Fiat M32 gearbox . If you are unfamiliar with its factory name the M32 gearbox is...
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If you or your company own the Vauxhall Vivaro/Movano, Renault Trafic/Master or Nissan Primstar and are experiencing transmission issues then this guide should help you. The gearbox found in these...
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The Vauxhall 5 speed F17 Gearbox is found on various models throughout the range. The gearbox is typically fitted on the smaller CC engines, such as the 1.2,1.4 and some...
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If you own a VW Transporter—particularly the T5 model—you might be familiar with the 02Z gearbox. This transmission has become notorious for certain issues over time, and knowing what to...
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The Volkswagen Audi Group (VAG) is renowned for producing a vast lineup of drivetrains, and the 0A5 gearbox is another one we see a lot off here at Eco Torque’s...
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The VAG 02T gearbox is a popular manual transmission system found in small Volkswagen Group (VAG) vehicles, such as the Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Fabia, and SEAT Ibiza. Known for its compact...
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Be it, bearings, gears or blown differentials, over the years we have repaired more than one thousand M32 units. However, in more recent years we have noticed a real scarcity...
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We are seeing an increasing amount of Kia & Hyundai 6 speed models with a common gear crunching issue. This can happen in 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th gear, or...
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Over the last few years many individuals & companies have appeared on sites like Ebay selling uprated bearing kits for the M32 gearbox. However has anyone actually stopped to ask...
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The Ford IB5 5 speed gearbox has been in existence for a substantial amount of time. However there has been several improvements and modifications over the years. This article is...
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In this post we will discuss the fault with the Ford Transit models with the VXT75 5 speed front wheel drive manual transmission and how to fix it. A common...
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This short blog discusses the benefits of fitting a limited slip differential to the M32 gearbox found in various Vauxhall's, Fiat's and Alfa Romeo's. As an official Quaife distributor we...
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