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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: mark1963 on 14 February 2011, 17:11

Title: mk3 gearbox query
Post by: mark1963 on 14 February 2011, 17:11

i have been looking for a replacement gearbox for my 1998 'R' reg golf.
i have found a box from a 1996 2.0 8v on ebay.mine is a 2.0 8v too.
can i consider that this will fit my car too?
i have asked for codes but he says he cannot read them on the box.

Title: Re: mk3 gearbox query
Post by: polo6n222 on 14 February 2011, 19:10

should work find out what engine code it had if it was 8gg like yours wil be fine

Title: Re: mk3 gearbox query
Post by: mark1963 on 14 February 2011, 19:22

cheers for that i will ask the chap

Title: Re: mk3 gearbox query
Post by: benvictors on 14 February 2011, 19:50

Will be a direct fit mate all the mk3 gti 8v boxes are interchangeable  :wink:

Title: Re: mk3 gearbox query
Post by: dom on 14 February 2011, 22:20

Quote from: benvictors on 14 February 2011, 19:50

Will be a direct fit mate all the mk3 gti 8v boxes are interchangeable  :wink:

As Ben says, it should fit :smiley:

Title: Re: mk3 gearbox query
Post by: rubjonny on 15 February 2011, 10:10

get the box code off it before you buy though, even if last car it came out of a 2.0 8v it might have been changed before that for something else.

its on the flat plate on the bottom o the bell housing, one mk3 box code off top o my head is CHE

Title: Re: mk3 gearbox query
Post by: mark1963 on 18 February 2011, 16:38

guy has been reluctant in telling me  :sad:
however he has come back with a registration number.can you get the info you need on the internet to find the codes from this?

Title: Re: mk3 gearbox query
Post by: mark1963 on 18 February 2011, 16:48

seems like this has come out of a 1996 2.0 gl estate?
i dont have codes for engine or box as he says he cant read them?
any ideas???

Title: Re: mk3 gearbox query
Post by: Wayne on 18 February 2011, 16:49

Quote from: mark1963 on 18 February 2011, 16:48

seems like this has come out of a 1996 2.0 gl estate?
i dont have codes for engine or box as he says he cant read them?
any ideas???

Should be ok, might be different ratios however

Title: Re: mk3 gearbox query
Post by: mark1963 on 18 February 2011, 16:54

thanks wayne.how can i be sure though?long way to go and pay to find the ratios are no good. :cry:

Title: Re: mk3 gearbox query
Post by: Wayne on 19 February 2011, 09:24

Quote from: mark1963 on 18 February 2011, 16:54

thanks wayne.how can i be sure though?long way to go and pay to find the ratios are no good. :cry:

I am 99% sure it will be fine. :afro:

Title: Re: mk3 gearbox query
Post by: rubjonny on 21 February 2011, 11:56

you can never be sure without the box code. it could have been replaced with anything in the past! its not dificult to read its stamped clearly into the flat plate on the bottom of the bell housing. if he is reluctant then that suggests he knows what he si selling isnt what he is sellign if you know what I mean. or he could just be a lazy git

Title: Re: mk3 gearbox query
Post by: mark1963 on 22 February 2011, 13:38

thanks so far.given up on the gearbox and have found a gti box (87000 miles).has given me code of                     
the only thing im worried about is that the guy who scrapped car said to him the following;
'' said it had no grinding issues but did have some selecting problem but he thought it was just to do with the external selector'' what do you think this means? the guy selling has taken the casing chamber off to look inside and cant see any recognisable problems i.e chewed up teeth etc..,.
do you think its worth the 'punt' for £50?  :smiley:

Title: Re: mk3 gearbox query
Post by: Wayne on 22 February 2011, 13:47

Quote from: mark1963 on 22 February 2011, 13:38

thanks so far.given up on the gearbox and have found a gti box (87000 miles).has given me code of                     
the only thing im worried about is that the guy who scrapped car said to him the following;
'' said it had no grinding issues but did have some selecting problem but he thought it was just to do with the external selector'' what do you think this means? the guy selling has taken the casing chamber off to look inside and cant see any recognisable problems i.e chewed up teeth etc..,.
do you think its worth the 'punt' for £50?  :smiley:

I would keep looking :afro:

Title: Re: mk3 gearbox query
Post by: dom on 22 February 2011, 14:16

Quote from: Wayne on 22 February 2011, 13:47

Quote from: mark1963 on 22 February 2011, 13:38

thanks so far.given up on the gearbox and have found a gti box (87000 miles).has given me code of                     
the only thing im worried about is that the guy who scrapped car said to him the following;
'' said it had no grinding issues but did have some selecting problem but he thought it was just to do with the external selector'' what do you think this means? the guy selling has taken the casing chamber off to look inside and cant see any recognisable problems i.e chewed up teeth etc..,.
do you think its worth the 'punt' for £50?  :smiley:

I would keep looking :afro:

+1 hold out for one that you know will fit and works.