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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: anditipping on 06 October 2006, 12:29

Title: Mark 3 GTI gear box
Post by: anditipping on 06 October 2006, 12:29

could some one please tell me if a mark 2 gearbox will fit on a mark 3 engine i have just proper knackered my gear box but i have been given a mark 2 gearbox to replace it. nt sure if it will fit though

Title: Re: Mark 3 GTI gear box
Post by: spankyVR6 on 06 October 2006, 13:34

I had a 2 litre ABF 16valver engine (from a mk3) put in a mk2, and that ran with the original (mk2) gearbox, if thats any help to you! :wink:

Title: Re: Mark 3 GTI gear box
Post by: anditipping on 06 October 2006, 13:35

did you have to change the engine mounts

Title: Re: Mark 3 GTI gear box
Post by: Judderi on 09 October 2006, 08:52

Mounts for the box are in the same place. So no.

Title: Re: Mark 3 GTI gear box
Post by: spankyVR6 on 09 October 2006, 13:01

Cheers Ben :wink: as above

Title: Re: Mark 3 GTI gear box
Post by: rubjonny on 09 October 2006, 13:50

Just to clarify, the MK2 gearboxes will indeed bolt straight up to a MK3 block, but be aware if your old one is a cable change a rod change box will be no good and you'll need to find an 02A cable box from a G60 Golf/Rallye or Corrado (or passat).  You could convert to a rod change setup but this would be alot of work and involves swapping the gear lever & pedal box amongst other things.

If your old box is indeed a rod change box, then any MK2 020 will fit, but you need to get the correct friction disc to match the gearbox.  If you can find a 16v 2y box it will go straight on without swapping anything, but if you get an 8v box you'll need an 8v clutch friction disc at least to go with it, as the input shaft on the gearbox is smaller.

In summary, buy a 16v 2y, or MK3 GTI box if you want an easy life :)