how gutted am i not long had car and there is a noise from first gear only had car on the ramps and they said noise from my diff so if any one can help there is a credit crunch so no silly prices octavia vrs on a 51 reg

HELP PLZ :confused:

If the noise only happens in one gear, it's not that likely to be the diff, but I'd still think a replacement or rebuild gearbox is possibly indicated.

What sort of noise is it?

Does it change with engine speed, road speed, when turning corners?

If the noise only happens in one gear, it's not that likely to be the diff

I agree, get a second opinion.

What engine does it have, and are there any leaks?

it has no leaks and it sounds like there is a tooth come off and is grinding in first gear but the faster you go it goes only does this in first

I'm afraid that does sound like a replacement gearbox job mate, but it is not the diff. I think your description is highly diagnostic, and you've got a chipped tooth on one of the first gear cogwheels.

Change your garage though, because the guy who said "diff" is a chimp! Doing the right thing for the wrong reasons is as bad as doing the wrong thing IMO! As to sourcing a new box for sensible money, try your local Yellow Pages under "Gearbox Remanufacturers".

Have a look in the for sale section, http://briskoda.net/items-sale/octavia-vrs-gearbox-parts/122715/#post1431531.

HTH