Reconditioned Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI Gearbox – 5-Speed Manual – Ref. RTD
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- Delivery to your garage or home, anywhere in Europe
- 24-month parts warranty
- Reconditioned and bench-tested
- Part
- Gearbox
- Part type
- 5-Speed Manual
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Engine
- 1.6 TDI
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Reference
- RTD
- Warranty
- 24 months
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Reconditioned Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI Gearbox – Reference RTD
This reconditioned gearbox for the Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI, reference RTD, is a 5-speed manual unit designed for CAYB, CAYC, CLHA and CRKB engines with a 1598 cm³ capacity. Every gearbox bearing the reference RTD goes through the same process: full strip-down, thorough cleaning and inspection of every component, replacement of gears, synchros, bearings and seals, then reassembly to manufacturer tolerances before a bench test.
Signs That Your Gearbox Needs Replacing
On a Golf 1.6 TDI, several warning signs point to wear in the manual gearbox: stiff or crunching gear changes, clunking on downshifts, vibration under acceleration, a dull noise in neutral, oil leaking from the casing, or a gear jumping out whilst driving. These symptoms most often indicate advanced internal wear and call for a full replacement rather than a one-off repair.
Exchange Basis – No Waiting Around
This gearbox is sold on an exchange basis, rebuilt to 0 km. The reconditioned gearbox reference RTD is dispatched and fitted before the old unit is collected: the garage is never left without a gearbox and the vehicle is not off the road waiting. The old gearbox, with its casing intact, is only collected after the reconditioned unit has been delivered and fitted. Return of the old unit is required, in accordance with our Terms and Conditions.
Compatibility
Reference RTD is compatible with 1.6 TDI engines in the Volkswagen Golf fitted with engine codes CAYB, CAYC, CLHA and CRKB, with an engine capacity of 1598 cm³.
Warranty and Payment
This gearbox comes with a 24-month parts warranty, subject to fitting by a qualified professional. Payment can be spread over multiple instalments – pay in up to 10 instalments.
EDEN BOITES supports you every step of the way, from your initial quote through to collection of the old unit.
Compatible Vehicles (Ref. RTD)
This reference also fits:
Reconditioned Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI Gearbox – Reference RTD
This reconditioned gearbox for the Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI, reference RTD, is a 5-speed manual unit designed for CAYB, CAYC, CLHA and CRKB engines with a 1598 cm³ capacity. Every gearbox bearing the reference RTD goes through the same process: full strip-down, thorough cleaning and inspection of every component, replacement of gears, synchros, bearings and seals, then reassembly to manufacturer tolerances before a bench test.
Signs That Your Gearbox Needs Replacing
On a Golf 1.6 TDI, several warning signs point to wear in the manual gearbox: stiff or crunching gear changes, clunking on downshifts, vibration under acceleration, a dull noise in neutral, oil leaking from the casing, or a gear jumping out whilst driving. These symptoms most often indicate advanced internal wear and call for a full replacement rather than a one-off repair.
Exchange Basis – No Waiting Around
This gearbox is sold on an exchange basis, rebuilt to 0 km. The reconditioned gearbox reference RTD is dispatched and fitted before the old unit is collected: the garage is never left without a gearbox and the vehicle is not off the road waiting. The old gearbox, with its casing intact, is only collected after the reconditioned unit has been delivered and fitted. Return of the old unit is required, in accordance with our Terms and Conditions.
Compatibility
Reference RTD is compatible with 1.6 TDI engines in the Volkswagen Golf fitted with engine codes CAYB, CAYC, CLHA and CRKB, with an engine capacity of 1598 cm³.
Warranty and Payment
This gearbox comes with a 24-month parts warranty, subject to fitting by a qualified professional. Payment can be spread over multiple instalments – pay in up to 10 instalments.
EDEN BOITES supports you every step of the way, from your initial quote through to collection of the old unit.
Compatible Vehicles (Ref. RTD)
This reference also fits:
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EDEN reconditioned
Up to 3× cheaper than new
- Rebuilt to 0 km
- Tested & certified
- Wear parts replaced with new
- Up to 24-month warranty
- Pay in up to 10 instalments
- Simple, fast exchange process
- Compatibility checked by an expert
- After-sales & advisers in France
- Fast delivery throughout France
- Circular economy, better for the planet
New part
€€€ · up to 3× more expensive
- Maximum reliability
- Manufacturer's warranty
- Full price, no discount
- Sometimes long lead times
- Rarely worth it on an older vehicle
- New manufacturing = heavy on the planet
Used
€ · a lottery
- Unknown mileage
- Not inspected
- No warranty
- Unpredictable price
- Risk of early failure
- Uncertain compatibility
- No after-sales, no follow-up
- Can end up costing twice as much