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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: bratty on 08 April 2009, 09:52

Title: vr6 gearbox advice
Post by: bratty on 08 April 2009, 09:52
my vr6 threw a cog recently and smashed the sh!t outa the bell housing :(

ive found someone with a g60 box wanting reasonable money, will this fit ok??
Title: Re: vr6 gearbox advice
Post by: rubjonny on 08 April 2009, 10:07
nope the VR box has different bell housing :(
Title: Re: vr6 gearbox advice
Post by: bratty on 08 April 2009, 10:18
ok mate no worries looks like its a vr6 sharan box then LOL :)
Title: Re: vr6 gearbox advice
Post by: Len on 08 April 2009, 10:37
That a bora front? looks really good mate! Have ya posted any real pics of your car anywhere?
Title: Re: vr6 gearbox advice
Post by: boneybradley on 08 April 2009, 10:39
you do know the 16v box is the same...and much easier to get
Title: Re: vr6 gearbox advice
Post by: Len on 08 April 2009, 10:46
That a bora front? looks really good mate! Have ya posted any real pics of your car anywhere?

of the front not the rear as posted up in sticky thread! :wink:
Title: Re: vr6 gearbox advice
Post by: bratty on 08 April 2009, 10:49
you do know the 16v box is the same...and much easier to get

rite this is the advice i need as i aint got a scoobydoo where mechs are concerned, i have some1 to fit it just need to know what boxes fit.

so any 16v box will fit?
Title: Re: vr6 gearbox advice
Post by: bratty on 08 April 2009, 10:50
That a bora front? looks really good mate! Have ya posted any real pics of your car anywhere?

of the front not the rear as posted up in sticky thread! :wink:

photoshop!!!

me golf is in the sticky section ill post some more pics later
Title: Re: vr6 gearbox advice
Post by: 01664gti on 08 April 2009, 10:56
I just saw a 16v gearbox come onto ed38 for £80
Title: Re: vr6 gearbox advice
Post by: bratty on 08 April 2009, 11:02
yes but will it definately fit, id hate to go and get a 16v box and it not fit and have a car that goes nowhere again....

and whats ed38 soz new here??
Title: Re: vr6 gearbox advice
Post by: 01664gti on 08 April 2009, 11:04
Edition38,Its like this forum but not as good.Can somtimes be a bit clicky and not very friendly lol,Ideal place to get bits tho
Title: Re: vr6 gearbox advice
Post by: bratty on 08 April 2009, 11:07
ok mate ta, gonna hold fire for a bit when i get some solid confirmation of what boxes do and dont fit, im desperate to get her rolling again :(
Title: Re: vr6 gearbox advice
Post by: 01664gti on 08 April 2009, 11:09
If they say it fits, It usally does chap.The guys on here will steer you right every time
Title: Re: vr6 gearbox advice
Post by: bratty on 08 April 2009, 11:17
ok m8 cheers ill get looking for a 16v box :)

will any1 fit or does it have to be a 2lr?
Title: Re: vr6 gearbox advice
Post by: rubjonny on 08 April 2009, 11:22
you do know the 16v box is the same...and much easier to get

no it is not the VR gearbox has a different shaped bellhousing like I just said.  MK3 16v box is same shape as G60, Corrado non-VR and Passat non-VR
Title: Re: vr6 gearbox advice
Post by: bratty on 08 April 2009, 11:26
so rub shall i just find myself another vr6 box then m8?
Title: Re: vr6 gearbox advice
Post by: Wayne on 08 April 2009, 11:37
Yes you need a VR6 gearbox.
Title: Re: vr6 gearbox advice
Post by: bratty on 08 April 2009, 11:39
Yes you need a VR6 gearbox.

ok cheers guys thanks for all ya advice :)
Title: Re: vr6 gearbox advice
Post by: Len on 08 April 2009, 12:29
That a bora front? looks really good mate! Have ya posted any real pics of your car anywhere?

of the front not the rear as posted up in sticky thread! :wink:

photoshop!!!

me golf is in the sticky section ill post some more pics later


Shame! Would love to see a Mk3 done like that! maybe in time eh mate?  :wink:
Title: Re: vr6 gearbox advice
Post by: bratty on 08 April 2009, 13:10
well the plans i have for mine are the opposite to what my sig pic is like lol