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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: woodygti on 14 September 2010, 19:08

Title: gearbox
Post by: woodygti on 14 September 2010, 19:08

im new to this sorry
iv got a mk4 gti 1.8t 20v and my clutch is on its way out. a bloke by me is selling a clutch and gearbox out of a 2.0
will the gearbox and clutch fit straight in or not???

Title: Re: gearbox
Post by: Adam on 14 September 2010, 19:19

As your gearbox is a 5 speed box yeah It will fit.

Title: Re: gearbox
Post by: The Dave on 14 September 2010, 19:32

I would imagine you'd need to keep specific to your engine and box really, I'd have thought the 2.0 clutch wouldn't handle the same power as a 1.8t surely?

Title: Re: gearbox
Post by: Adam on 14 September 2010, 19:45

Quote from: The Dave on 14 September 2010, 19:32

I would imagine you'd need to keep specific to your engine and box really, I'd have thought the 2.0 clutch wouldn't handle the same power as a 1.8t surely?

Most have a 228mm clutch. Same as the 2.0 8v mk3 as well. Hence why the G60 and VR6/16v Clutch and flywheel is an upgrade.

Title: Re: gearbox
Post by: Wayne on 15 September 2010, 10:24

Would the 2.0 box not be different ratios  :undecided:

Title: Re: gearbox
Post by: Rhyso on 15 September 2010, 10:42

Quote from: Wayne on 15 September 2010, 10:24

Would the 2.0 box not be different ratios  :undecided:

Possibly

Would the driveshafts fit though - got a feeling they are different  :undecided:

Title: Re: gearbox
Post by: tech1889 on 15 September 2010, 11:52

1.8t swap with 1.8t

Different ratios aswell.. there are always people breaking 1.8t's.. pm jordyGTI he might have one..

Title: Re: gearbox
Post by: Adam on 15 September 2010, 12:06

This is why you read the question first lol.  :embarassed:

Yeah it will fit but it will have slightly different ratios.

Ref: http://www.zelek.com/diagram_charts/diagramlist.htm

Title: Re: gearbox
Post by: houston on 15 September 2010, 12:32

but if its just your clutch on the way out, why would you need his gearbox?

Title: Re: gearbox
Post by: woodygti on 15 September 2010, 18:03

cheers lads i understand it might be a different ratio to the 1.8t.
its just iv been offered the 2.0 gearbox and clutch for 130
if i was to jus buy a fast road clutch, how hard are they to change, never done one before.?????
anything in perticular i need to do???
and wheres best place to get a clutch from without breaking the bank???
been quoted 700 to have new clutch and fitted at garage cheers

Title: Re: gearbox
Post by: tech1889 on 15 September 2010, 22:24

Go into maintenance bit of mk4 section there is a thread called vr6/g60 upgrade read that and you will have all the info you need mate.. you looking at about 250-300 for parts fit yourself its simple enough and then you've saved 400+ on garage costs..