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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Brocky on 12 January 2012, 19:05

Title: What Gearbox Can I Use??
Post by: Brocky on 12 January 2012, 19:05

looking to change the gearbox on my 1991 8V MK2 as its stiff going into 2nd, a common fault so Im informed, replaced all the bushes, anyway looking for some advice on what gearbox codes & models I can use as a replacement, the clutch will be changed at the same time so thats not an issue.

Thanks in anticipation   :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What Gearbox Can I Use??
Post by: Seanl on 12 January 2012, 20:45

Keep a standard gearbox on. There may be others with the same shape housing (ie: 020/02a whatever), but ratios will be different on almost all others that use the same box. Either way, you will lose something either down low, or top end by changing. Unless your. Gonna swap individual gearing around (mega costs involved) then your better off staying standard IMO.

Title: Re: What Gearbox Can I Use??
Post by: rob.043 on 13 January 2012, 09:59

have you tried changing the oil in the box you have? can make a massive difference if its never been done

Title: Re: What Gearbox Can I Use??
Post by: Brocky on 13 January 2012, 19:12

Thanks for the replys, i will keep with a standard box, no i havent changed the oil yet, will try that first as its the cheaper option, gearbox isnt that bad its just stiff getting into 1st when rolling at traffic lights.

Title: Re: What Gearbox Can I Use??
Post by: Seanl on 13 January 2012, 22:03

That's pretty standard. Weak synchromesh so you have to be almost at a standstill to select first. I've just adapted to it anyway.  :smiley: