Mk2 VW Scirocco in Green 1992

Contact glue often comes off when wiped with petrol, shouldn't affect modern paint, obviously needs plenty of ventilation.

Replacement sound deadening kits are available. Try the Rocco owners on fb. There used to be some at Rust Republic too but I’m not sure about stock levels atm.

They’re the buggers, I’ve not been on the Rocco bit for ages cos I don’t own one, it’s good stuff, I’ve got it on my mk1 golf

After literally weeks, the b***ard gearbox is off!

The lower bolt that was stuck was a challenge, couldn't get enough leverage for the breaker bar until I removed the sump. Glued in right, made an almighty crack noise which felt good. 






Once the sump was off (after an oil drain, looking clear which is good) I couldn't out it back on in that state. 

Sanded down, rust treatment, primer and high temp black paint. Then a new rubber gasket and back on it goes. Cleaned up the bolts for the sump too, and a razor blade to get rid of old paper gasket. 









Next I thought I'd change the rocker cover gasket, bought a mk3 golf rubber gasket and twin thread bolts. Goes all the way around rather than having a break in it, looks like an improvement. 

Loads of oil leaks from old gasket visible once I got it off. Also 1 of the bolts was snapped and had been for a while based on the rust around it. Mole grips eventually got it out and replaced. 
















Timing belt cover has cracks so I've ordered a replacement but just put it all back together for now. 

Getting the gearbox off finally was an absolute pig and I bashed a finger so it looks like a blueberry. But it's off! 

What was the gearbox issue? 

Looks to me that vitesseefi wins the prize of guessing the issue (honorary mention going to jmsheahan for identifying that my clutch release bearing theory was unlikely to be right). 













Very satisfying to see a visible issue so clearly. 






While it's all apart I'm gonna make the most of it and clean up the bay, couple of small rust treatments and repaint a few bits. 

Newton Commercials do bonnet sound/heat proofing all cut to shape and developed with The Rocco register's help.
Try some acetone on a rag and rub it like a 15 year old that has found his Dad's Razzle stash to remove the glue residue.
That bonnet has an unusual lack of corrosion so i'd be inclined to try and keep it that way.

 got me nostalgic for razzle now. 

Great recommendation on Newton, not seen before cheers. Looks great quality, make me want to swap out all the carpets 

Slow progress but been investigating what might have caused the clutch to snap like that.

Slight leak on both the inner crank seals, replacements ready to go in. Oil coated all over the inside of flywheel. 



Could the clutch have had to work harder or grip due to oil, over heating and causing plate to fail? It didn't feel like it was slipping, but felt like it was quite high on the pedal.

Or the part was just rubbish or faulty. 










Also been busy cleaning everything before it goes back on. I need a target date so hoping it'll be back together in time for VW Action at santa pod early Sept. 

Last post in August, now it is January and... The poor girl is still on stilts with no gearbox. I got stuck and struggled to get it back on, awkward space etc. Eventually it's ready to slot in but despite the efforts of 2 people on multiple afternoons on the weekend, I failed. Then I got sick of it, lost all motivation and worked in the herald instead.

Then I it got cold and I'm a soft. 

But this all changes in February, I'm motivated again. That b-tard gearbox is going back on if it kills me. This post is a reminder for myself, just do it ffs!

They are very awkward to fit if doing it on the floor .
I really lost my sense of humour when trying to refit mine , so I feel your pain !!