Possible Gearbox failure...?

[GRitch]

Ok, I notced my driveshaft was failing a while ago and I've been really lazy to get it replaced. Having recently purchased the new driveshaft my intentions were to sort it this weekend. However I took it to my mechanic as it's now started juddering in the gearbox area(?) when accelerating heavily. its making a knocking/clunking noise, not sure if that's signs of gearbox failure or just an absolutely ruined driveshaft?
Any help would be muchly appreciated. Dont want to have to replace the gearbox
It's a 1.2 16v "extreme"
Thanks

 

[Josh Youare]

I'd say probably driveshaft tbh. Does turning make any differance?

 

[GRitch]

only in one direction, when turning towards left (would stretch the driveshaft?) its slightly noisier and when turning towards right slightly quieting the noise. Gearbox felt the same as normal but was assured its it?

 

[Josh Youare]

I'd definatly change the driveshaft first. Unless it's not changing gear properly. Might be worth seeing if there's any holes in the cv boots (if you haven't already) or if there's an play in the shaft.

 

[GRitch]

I know there's only slight play in the shaft, I'm well aware its doomed. I will replace it and hope for the best just thought i'd get some others' experience about gearbox failure...? Thanks for the help man.

 

[Josh Youare]

Yeah can't help with gearbox failure. I had a driveshaft go though and it sounds alot like that! There's hope yet! Good luck mate

 

[GRitch]

Cheers for the help man. Will hopefully be able to update by tomorrow. If not. I'll have a massive car parts and body work for sale thread