Hi
I got a Golf MK4 (2000) 1.6 16V, basically, about 4 weeks ago, whenever I was on the second gear, going steadily before switching into 3gear, the car would stutter. Then about 2 weeks ago, it started happening to 2nd and 3 gear, then even on the first gear. The local mechanic thought it could be the ignition leads, so I had them replaced (cost £45 - apparently they were good) but same issue, what's worse is that the car started making this whining sound if I accelerated quickly.
I thought I better take it to another mechanic, at this point, the car is stuttering like mad. He then informed me that the gearbox is the issue.
I was going to take it to one of those gearbox specialist garages for a free test to confirm whether it's the gearbox, but it's about 15 miles away, and the mechanic told me I shouldn't take the risk or the car could break down completely.
Changing the gearbox isn't a cheap thing, so anyone have any ideas what it could be, if it isn't the gearbox, as I don't really want to spend hundreds of quid for something that might not be a problem, what could it be? I'm not one to drive like crazy, and I haven't had any issues with the gearbox.
Any info is greatly appreciated.
AFK