Evo Gearbox??

EvoTech · Joined: 25 Aug 2009 Posts: 6

Sup Guys

I heard that the Evo 8 / 9?? have gearbox issues..... factory problem??? is this true? Shocked

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Dadaman · Joined: 05 Jan 2009 Posts: 86 Location: East Rand

Only problem is the clutch itself that goes quickly.
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M@verik · Joined: 09 May 2008 Posts: 483 Location: Fourways

I cant comment on the 6 speed, but the 5 speed is rock solid. Although as Dadaman said, the stock clutch needs replacing.
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SeanV · Joined: 12 Feb 2008 Posts: 154 Location: Alberton

If you drag the Evo on a regular basis, the gearboxes will let go if abused, just like anything else.
The 6 speed boxes are "softer" than the 5 speed.

Change the oil on a regular basis and use the correct oil and it should be fine.

A bigger concern is the transfer case, but once you have fitted stronger/harder engine mounts and a engine torque damper you should be fine.
Use the correct oil in the transfer case and change it regularly, you should be good as long as you don't "overly abuse" it.

If money is no concern, you can always fit a Shep gearbox/transfer case