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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: hardmonkeys on 09 February 2015, 13:32

Title: What gearbox (or engine) will fit my 3.5 Cabrio.
Post by: hardmonkeys on 09 February 2015, 13:32

Well, it's looking likely a new box is needed in mine, will any engine and box fit from a mk3? Will any mk4s fit? Thinking, seeing as I'm having to put some work in replacing the box, could make a full project out of it...what will I need for complete engine changes...?

Thaks

Title: Re: What gearbox (or engine) will fit my 3.5 Cabrio.
Post by: hardmonkeys on 09 February 2015, 19:00

Anyone know? Does it have to be a mark 3? Or can it be mk4

Title: Re: What gearbox (or engine) will fit my 3.5 Cabrio.
Post by: itavaltalainen on 09 February 2015, 19:08

you need a mk3 box, 020.

Title: Re: What gearbox (or engine) will fit my 3.5 Cabrio.
Post by: hardmonkeys on 09 February 2015, 19:22

Ok, I have the 0M1 in now..auto...

Seem to be like rocking horse poo

The original question was..if I'm replacing engine and box together will mk4 engines fit..

Thanks

Title: Re: What gearbox (or engine) will fit my 3.5 Cabrio.
Post by: itavaltalainen on 09 February 2015, 19:34

yeah, have a look around, lots of people have fitted mk4 1.8t in the mk3.... not plug and play though

I'd fit a mk3 manual box out of the GTI or 2.0 estate to your engine, unless you have the 1.8 engine in your convertible, then I'd fit the box from the 75hp 1.8 (longer gearing than 90hp).

Title: Re: What gearbox (or engine) will fit my 3.5 Cabrio.
Post by: hardmonkeys on 09 February 2015, 19:38

I was considering the option of converting to manual...big job?

Title: Re: What gearbox (or engine) will fit my 3.5 Cabrio.
Post by: itavaltalainen on 09 February 2015, 20:44

Dunno if AGG ECU for auto is different but don't think so.... you will need manual fly wheel I'd imagine, gearbox, obviously all the hardware to change gears in car.... different pedal cluster I'd think......

Not straight forward but people will have done this. Ask your buddy at VW garage, if they are friendly (and been there when mk3 was around) they can probably give you a good idea.

Bit more tricky then straight forward mk3 auto box transplant but easier than fitting manual (or auto) mk4 engine and box

Title: Re: What gearbox (or engine) will fit my 3.5 Cabrio.
Post by: hardmonkeys on 10 February 2015, 02:27

Excellent, thanks

Will continue the search for an auto aswell,

Title: Re: What gearbox (or engine) will fit my 3.5 Cabrio.
Post by: hardmonkeys on 10 February 2015, 18:14

The EPR code isn't listed on this,

(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m318/hardmonkeys/Golf%20Cabrio/AE0A3DB9-92E3-4D3A-B1E4-65FA055B2ECE.jpg) (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/hardmonkeys/media/Golf%20Cabrio/AE0A3DB9-92E3-4D3A-B1E4-65FA055B2ECE.jpg.html)

as long as it says it's for a 2.0l Golf, can i assume I can search for any of the gearbox codes? As the EPR is apparently difficult to get hold of...or is the EPR for the 8v

Title: Re: What gearbox (or engine) will fit my 3.5 Cabrio.
Post by: vwwvgolf on 10 February 2015, 19:27

you could always take it out yourself and get it reconditioned and stick it back in?

Title: Re: What gearbox (or engine) will fit my 3.5 Cabrio.
Post by: hardmonkeys on 10 February 2015, 19:31

Thought about that too...Been quoted £1650+VAT

Title: Re: What gearbox (or engine) will fit my 3.5 Cabrio.
Post by: vwwvgolf on 11 February 2015, 13:50

really? i dont know much about auto box's or even manuals for that matter but when i got mine redone (manual) it cost £400

also you tried stevens vw spares?

Title: Re: What gearbox (or engine) will fit my 3.5 Cabrio.
Post by: hardmonkeys on 11 February 2015, 18:09

Yeh I have, rang them yesterday, they haven't...they told me to drive it into a flood lol

Title: Re: What gearbox (or engine) will fit my 3.5 Cabrio.
Post by: Wayne on 11 March 2015, 23:50

Swapping to manual is a lot easier with a donor car

Title: Re: What gearbox (or engine) will fit my 3.5 Cabrio.
Post by: hardmonkeys on 12 March 2015, 01:32

I bought a donor car a few weeks back, just waiting for my weeks holiday to hurry up now  :tongue: