mk3 gearbox query

[Wayne]

thanks wayne.how can i be sure though?long way to go and pay to find the ratios are no good.

I am 99% sure it will be fine.

[rubjonny]

you can never be sure without the box code. it could have been replaced with anything in the past! its not dificult to read its stamped clearly into the flat plate on the bottom of the bell housing. if he is reluctant then that suggests he knows what he si selling isnt what he is sellign if you know what I mean. or he could just be a lazy git

[mark1963]

thanks so far.given up on the gearbox and have found a gti box (87000 miles).has given me code of                     
the only thing im worried about is that the guy who scrapped car said to him the following;
'' said it had no grinding issues but did have some selecting problem but he thought it was just to do with the external selector'' what do you think this means? the guy selling has taken the casing chamber off to look inside and cant see any recognisable problems i.e chewed up teeth etc..,.
do you think its worth the 'punt' for £50? 

[Wayne]

thanks so far.given up on the gearbox and have found a gti box (87000 miles).has given me code of                     
the only thing im worried about is that the guy who scrapped car said to him the following;
'' said it had no grinding issues but did have some selecting problem but he thought it was just to do with the external selector'' what do you think this means? the guy selling has taken the casing chamber off to look inside and cant see any recognisable problems i.e chewed up teeth etc..,.
do you think its worth the 'punt' for £50? 

I would keep looking

[dom]

thanks so far.given up on the gearbox and have found a gti box (87000 miles).has given me code of                     
the only thing im worried about is that the guy who scrapped car said to him the following;
'' said it had no grinding issues but did have some selecting problem but he thought it was just to do with the external selector'' what do you think this means? the guy selling has taken the casing chamber off to look inside and cant see any recognisable problems i.e chewed up teeth etc..,.
do you think its worth the 'punt' for £50? 

I would keep looking

+1 hold out for one that you know will fit and works.