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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: m106_mk3 on 15 February 2012, 11:14

Title: mk3 gti 8v
Post by: m106_mk3 on 15 February 2012, 11:14

hi just got my 1st gti last nite but it needs a gearbox . how much should i be looking to pay for one? or has anyone got one? i mite even take engien and box if its the rite prices lol am in scotland but willing to travel a bit hope yous can help me thanks

Title: Re: mk3 gti 8v
Post by: sharki786 on 15 February 2012, 11:22

hi bud. They about £50+ it should be a dfq code depends on the year of your car. The mk3 8iv gti boxes afre very weak. People say go for the mk2 8v gti boxes. Also beast to look in the classifieds for a box.

Title: Re: mk3 gti 8v
Post by: m106_mk3 on 15 February 2012, 11:54

thanks dude il have a look the now

Title: Re: mk3 gti 8v
Post by: Seanl on 15 February 2012, 12:19

Gearboxes cost more than the engine tbh. There will be 8v lumps with reasonable milage all day long for £50, but for a reasonable gearbox expect to pay £100 upwards before delivery.

Title: Re: mk3 gti 8v
Post by: GTI JIMMER on 15 February 2012, 12:21

Quote from: sharki786 on 15 February 2012, 11:22

hi bud. They about £50+ it should be a dfq code depends on the year of your car. The mk3 8iv gti boxes afre very weak. People say go for the mk2 8v gti boxes. Also beast to look in the classifieds for a box.

(sorry don't want to hijack this thread)
Just wondering... is there much difference between the two boxes, fitting wise?
because im in the same situation, need a gearbox.
cheers.

Title: Re: mk3 gti 8v
Post by: Seanl on 15 February 2012, 12:28

Both boxes are 020 code which is just the shape of it. Internal gear ratios will be different though. As sharki said, DFQ is the code for the mk3 8v, but mk2 will be different. Have a search as its probs been mentioned in the past if they are ok to interchange with regard to ratios.

Title: Re: mk3 gti 8v
Post by: CJA321 on 15 February 2012, 15:32

DFQ and CHE are the same ratios as far as im aware?

Che is just an earlier weaker box?

Title: Re: mk3 gti 8v
Post by: m106_mk3 on 15 February 2012, 18:30

thanks for the help guys.
i tryd to drive the car today and its like theres no gears to find but then some times it finds one lol is there any way i could test the linkage for play or test the box, b4 i go spend 100 buks on a new box??

Title: Re: mk3 gti 8v
Post by: todd on 15 February 2012, 18:50

I've got a gearbox for sale if your interested ? Where you based mate?

Title: Re: mk3 gti 8v
Post by: m106_mk3 on 15 February 2012, 18:53

fife mate what box is it? and how much?

Title: Re: mk3 gti 8v
Post by: todd on 16 February 2012, 20:30

Don't know the code mate but it's a cable clutch and make me a offer cheers