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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: dan7 on 18 November 2008, 20:02

Title: GTi to TDi backbox compatibility......
Post by: dan7 on 18 November 2008, 20:02
Will a two litre eight valve backbox fit a 1.9TDi? Gti is 3dr, TDi is 5dr.
Title: Re: GTi to TDi backbox compatibility......
Post by: Rmachines on 19 November 2008, 12:50
Nope the TDI models use the hudraluic clutch and cable select gears the same as the 16v and VR6, and even then its slightly diffrent shape bell housing so im not sure if you could even convert.   i get the feeling the early non turbo and Turbo diesels may have used the 8v box.
Title: Re: GTi to TDi backbox compatibility......
Post by: Rob Needham on 19 November 2008, 13:03
Nope the TDI models use the hudraluic clutch and cable select gears the same as the 16v and VR6, and even then its slightly diffrent shape bell housing so im not sure if you could even convert.   i get the feeling the early non turbo and Turbo diesels may have used the 8v box.
backbox or gear box? some confusion here me thinks!
Title: Re: GTi to TDi backbox compatibility......
Post by: Wayne on 19 November 2008, 13:05
Will a two litre eight valve backbox fit a 1.9TDi? Gti is 3dr, TDi is 5dr.

Yes
Title: Re: GTi to TDi backbox compatibility......
Post by: Rmachines on 19 November 2008, 14:58
oh silly me lol, been thinking of gearboxes all day thats why... yea it will fit  :grin: :grin: :laugh: