{"product_id":"f17-3-94w-4-19w-4-29w","title":"F17 3.94W \/ 4.19W \/ 4.29W","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eF17 5-Speed Gearbox – Fully Reconditioned\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully rebuilt\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eF17 5-speed manual gearbox\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly used in a wide range of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVauxhall, Opel, and GM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esmall cars and vans. Ideal for petrol and diesel engines up to 1.8L. Professionally reconditioned with new bearings, seals, and synchros, and bench-tested for smooth performance. Includes a 12-month warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVauxhall\/Opel Corsa B \u0026amp; C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(1.2, 1.4, 1.6, 1.7 DTI\/CDTI)\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAstra G \/ Astra H (early)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(1.6 petrol, 1.7 CDTI)\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeriva A, Tigra B, Combo Van\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso found in some\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChevrolet Aveo\/Kalos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaab\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emodels\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eF17W (wide-ratio), F17C (close-ratio)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease confirm your gearbox code or VIN before ordering.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"409\"\u003e1. \u003cstrong data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"409\"\u003eInput shaft bearing failure (very common)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"656\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"509\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"424\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"424\"\u003eSymptoms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"509\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"468\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"468\"\u003eWhining or humming noise in \u003cstrong data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"468\"\u003eneutral\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"509\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"509\"\u003eNoise changes when clutch is pressed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"584\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"521\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"521\"\u003eCause\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"584\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"584\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"584\"\u003eBearing wear due to age, poor lubrication, or high mileage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"656\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"605\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"605\"\u003eWhy it matters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"656\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"656\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"656\"\u003eIf ignored, it can damage gears and the casing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"661\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"718\"\u003e2. \u003cstrong data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"718\"\u003eSynchromesh wear (especially 2nd \u0026amp; 3rd gear)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"885\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"800\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"733\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"733\"\u003eSymptoms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"800\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"767\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"767\"\u003eCrunching when changing gears\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"800\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"800\"\u003eHard or slow gear engagement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"885\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"812\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"812\"\u003eCause\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"885\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"828\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"828\"\u003eNormal wear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"852\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"852\"\u003eAggressive shifting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"885\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"885\"\u003eOld or incorrect gearbox oil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"890\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"931\"\u003e3. \u003cstrong data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"931\"\u003eDifferential bearing failure\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"1167\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"946\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"946\"\u003eSymptoms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"985\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"985\"\u003eRumbling or growling while driving\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003eNoise increases with vehicle speed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1095\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1036\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1036\"\u003eCause\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1095\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003eBearing fatigue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1095\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1095\"\u003eOil contamination or low oil level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1167\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1106\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1106\"\u003eRisk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1167\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1167\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1167\"\u003eCan lead to catastrophic gearbox failure if it collapses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1194\"\u003e4. \u003cstrong data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1194\"\u003eOil leaks\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003eCommon leak points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003eDriveshaft seals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003eSelector shaft seal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003eGearbox casing joints\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003eEffect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003eLow oil level → overheating → bearing \u0026amp; gear damage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1364\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1405\"\u003e5. \u003cstrong data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1405\"\u003eGear selector mechanism wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1613\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1489\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1420\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1420\"\u003eSymptoms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1489\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003eLoose or vague gear lever\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1489\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1489\"\u003eDifficulty selecting certain gears\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1501\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1501\"\u003eCause\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003eWorn selector forks or linkage components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1613\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1573\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1573\"\u003eOften confused with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1613\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1613\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1613\"\u003eClutch or external linkage problems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1672\"\u003e6. \u003cstrong data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1672\"\u003eGear tooth wear or chipping (less common)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1826\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1744\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003eSymptoms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1744\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1723\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1723\"\u003eKnocking or clicking under load\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1744\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1744\"\u003eGear jumping out\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1826\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1756\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1756\"\u003eCause\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1826\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1792\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1792\"\u003eLong-term use with bad bearings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"1826\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1826\"\u003eShock loading (hard launches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"543\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"543\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"543\"\u003eF17 316\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"557\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"557\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"557\"\u003eF17 317\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"558\" data-end=\"571\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"571\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"571\"\u003eF17 318\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"585\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"585\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"585\"\u003eF17 319\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"599\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"599\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"599\"\u003eF17 320\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"613\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"613\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"613\"\u003eF17 321\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"627\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"627\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"627\"\u003eF17 324\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"641\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"641\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"641\"\u003eF17 327\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Gearbox Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56518978044230,"sku":null,"price":495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/8792\/7110\/files\/Screenshot2026-01-29153059.png?v=1769700761","url":"https:\/\/the-gearbox-centre.myshopify.com\/products\/f17-3-94w-4-19w-4-29w","provider":"The Gearbox Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}