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Title: Another gearbox question if I may
Post by: hardmonkeys on 10 February 2015, 17:29

As you probably are aware, (and probably now pissed off with me :-))  I need a new autobox in my cabby, been ringing about all day, I've entered details in partsbreaker 1stclassparts etc etc, and getting nowhere, this isn't going to put me off though...now another idea has popped in my head..converting to manual...looked about on here, there doesn't seem to be anything, has anyone gone from auto to manual?

What was needed? How long did it take?

This car isn't a daily so I have all the time in the world, I'm also not a kid planning to turn it into fastest car on earth, I'm 31, with a passion for VWs, so I'm very happy to get my hands dirty and also have a very understanding wife, who kinda shares my passion for VWs

Any help would be appriciated

Title: Re: Another gearbox question if I may
Post by: hardmonkeys on 13 February 2015, 11:56

No-one??

I'm assuming if I bought a manual car, all the bits I need would be there...ECUs, cables, etc etc,

I've been having mixed reviews on this, a lot have said its not worth it, but they see it as just a car,  A to B and work and back

I want to put the work in, but need some advice...Haynes Manual is pretty straight forward, but would like to hear other members experiences if I can..

Thanks

Title: Re: Another gearbox question if I may
Post by: madmanmart on 13 February 2015, 19:04

Yes I've done it, I converted my misses mk3 cabrio from the horrid 1.8 auto to a 1.9TD manual.

Easy enough if you have the time. Driveshafts were different so they need to be swapped along with the pedalbox ect.

Title: Re: Another gearbox question if I may
Post by: hardmonkeys on 14 February 2015, 11:48

Excellent, I have time, I have tools, all I need then is a doner, ideally I'd like to do VR6, but I'd be happy to do like for like..

I under stand VR6 needs brake and exhaust conversion too, so happy to do this.

Thanks for the reply mate, I may PM you closer to the time, If you don't mind

Title: Re: Another gearbox question if I may
Post by: itavaltalainen on 14 February 2015, 12:54

If you get a donor then you can swap complete axle.

Title: Re: Another gearbox question if I may
Post by: hardmonkeys on 14 February 2015, 14:54

That's the plan, looking for the right donor now

Title: Re: Another gearbox question if I may
Post by: VW BUSH on 14 February 2015, 16:59

http://www.gumtree.com/p/car-replacement-parts/mk3-golf-vr6-2.8-1998-breaking-all-parts-for-sale-/1097614202

Title: Re: Another gearbox question if I may
Post by: hardmonkeys on 15 February 2015, 12:21

Thanks vwbush,
Although I'm thinking of buying a complete car to do the conversion

Title: Re: Another gearbox question if I may
Post by: madmanmart on 15 February 2015, 21:22

Quote from: hardmonkeys on 15 February 2015, 12:21

Thanks vwbush,
Although I'm thinking of buying a complete car to do the conversion

I would defo get a complete car, makes sure you have all you need.

Title: Re: Another gearbox question if I may
Post by: hardmonkeys on 15 February 2015, 22:31

Thanks madmanmart, don't really wanna break a minter, so looking for a mot failure, bodywork knackered jobby, really looking forward to it

Title: Re: Another gearbox question if I may
Post by: madmanmart on 16 February 2015, 19:08

Quote from: hardmonkeys on 15 February 2015, 22:31

Thanks madmanmart, don't really wanna break a minter, so looking for a mot failure, bodywork knackered jobby, really looking forward to it

Finding a rotten mk3 won't be too hard.......  :grin:

Title: Re: Another gearbox question if I may
Post by: hardmonkeys on 17 February 2015, 02:28

Haha, I had notices there are a few bad ones about, so least I won't be lynched when breaking one. My wife has a Ford Puma, and you wanna see how defensive the forum members are about breaking a good one...especially when a member comes along with a fiesta and breaks one for the engine..Al hell breaks loose..it's quite entertaining to watch it blow up lol :laugh:

Title: Re: Another gearbox question if I may
Post by: hardmonkeys on 22 February 2015, 18:21

Donor now purchased...2.0 16v manual

(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m318/hardmonkeys/Golf%20Cabrio/3BB2CBA7-0026-43C0-9241-A35C24A769A1.png) (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/hardmonkeys/media/Golf%20Cabrio/3BB2CBA7-0026-43C0-9241-A35C24A769A1.png.html)

(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m318/hardmonkeys/Golf%20Cabrio/13D24DD8-5DC0-44B2-84C7-A01997C5F706.png) (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/hardmonkeys/media/Golf%20Cabrio/13D24DD8-5DC0-44B2-84C7-A01997C5F706.png.html)

Title: Re: Another gearbox question if I may
Post by: madmanmart on 22 February 2015, 21:30

it's a 5dr......... Kill it  :evil:

Title: Re: Another gearbox question if I may
Post by: hardmonkeys on 23 February 2015, 02:12

Lol. Give me a few months and it'll be bean cans

Title: Re: Another gearbox question if I may
Post by: VW BUSH on 23 February 2015, 14:45

So the ABF and Hydro box is going in, are you going to keep the 4 stud running gear and brakes?

Title: Re: Another gearbox question if I may
Post by: hardmonkeys on 23 February 2015, 16:00

By running gear do you mean, driveshafts etc, would the standard suspension need swapping too?

What do you recommend?? I want to change to the bigger brakes, there's a reason why VW put bigger brakes on the 16v, who am I to change that, so I suppose that'll go for the suspension, plus,  I'll have my family in the car too, I know it's only 35bhp extra, I want to make sure it's all up together.

Title: Re: Another gearbox question if I may
Post by: VW BUSH on 23 February 2015, 19:26

More the 288 discs and 5/100 stud pattern.
But if the suspension is better then why not but I'm not sure what fits the cab as they are a bit different iirc.

Title: Re: Another gearbox question if I may
Post by: hardmonkeys on 23 February 2015, 19:41

Then yes, I will be swapping to the 16v running gear, seeing as it's all there, might aswell take what I need.

Just need to look into what's needed tool-wise, then I'm ready to go. Neighbour has offered to help, which is good. Not sure on how the manual gubbins goes in, but will take pictures from the donor and copy it,

And I have you lot to help...don't i??   :wink:

Title: Re: Another gearbox question if I may
Post by: VW BUSH on 23 February 2015, 20:25

Probably need to press out the hubs and swap shafts for the front but not sure on the rear beam

Title: Re: Another gearbox question if I may
Post by: hardmonkeys on 23 February 2015, 20:29

I'm going to have a proper good look at the weekend, ive got a 3 day weekend every week, so plenty of time to look at it all, and decide a good plan of action. Never had to press anything out before, so possibly a stumbling block before ive started  :huh:

Title: Re: Another gearbox question if I may
Post by: madmanmart on 24 February 2015, 18:04

If you going to run the 16v hubs and brakes ect then a press is not needed.

Once you ripped the engine and box out Just drop the subframe down with the rack, shafts, hubs and brakes all connected.

The back end swap is really simple so I'd swap all the brakes to 5x100.

I would walk you through the whole job but I'd be typing for ever  :grin:

Title: Re: Another gearbox question if I may
Post by: hardmonkeys on 24 February 2015, 18:23

Thanks mate,

As long as you don't mind me PM-ing you every know and then that's fine lol!!

Title: Re: Another gearbox question if I may
Post by: madmanmart on 24 February 2015, 18:47

Yeh no worries dude

Title: Re: Another gearbox question if I may
Post by: hardmonkeys on 16 September 2015, 18:25

Engine change and gearbox conversion :- COMPLETE!!!

Title: Re: Another gearbox question if I may
Post by: gasketface on 16 September 2015, 20:04

Whoopee,just in time for NEXT summer  :whistle:

Title: Re: Another gearbox question if I may
Post by: hardmonkeys on 21 September 2015, 19:36

Beat my target then...!