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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Tomonator1985 on 23 September 2014, 16:51

Title: Mk2 16v differential problems
Post by: Tomonator1985 on 23 September 2014, 16:51

hello,

right, need some help.

the diff has gone, its clunky and horrid in all aspects.

what is the best way around this, are we talking all new gearbox or is there a way to re-condition the diff itself?

all ideas welcome!

Title: Re: Mk2 16v differential problems
Post by: Sgt_Lemon on 23 September 2014, 19:02

Could take the opportunity to fit an LSD.
But sh!ts expensive and I reckon a second hand gearbox is the best way to go about it.

Title: Re: Mk2 16v differential problems
Post by: VW BUSH on 23 September 2014, 23:33

Diff unbolts and can be rebuilt easily, kits available etc, good time to maybe play with FD ratio...

Title: Re: Mk2 16v differential problems
Post by: Tomonator1985 on 25 September 2014, 13:32

Quote from: VW BUSH on 23 September 2014, 23:33

Diff unbolts and can be rebuilt easily, kits available etc, good time to maybe play with FD ratio...

cool, this sounds very do-able......FD ratio....was ist das?

thanks for the ideas!

Title: Re: Mk2 16v differential problems
Post by: Ben@VWH on 25 September 2014, 14:56

Quote from: Tomonator1985 on 25 September 2014, 13:32

Quote from: VW BUSH on 23 September 2014, 23:33

Diff unbolts and can be rebuilt easily, kits available etc, good time to maybe play with FD ratio...

cool, this sounds very do-able......FD ratio....was ist das?

thanks for the ideas!

Final drive - FD.  :wink:

Title: Re: Mk2 16v differential problems
Post by: roberto on 25 September 2014, 18:08

I would stick in a good 8v box. only difference is a slightly more motorway friendly 5th gear ratio but you would need an 8v clutch friction disc. as for the fd I wouldn't alter it as the standard is a good compromise.