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Offline elnigel

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mk3 2l gearbox into mk2 8v gti golf
« on: 14 November 2004, 11:05 »
Hi, has anyone done this swap

i have a low mileage 2l 8v mk3 box i want to fit to my 89 pb golf 8v gti. i heard somewhere that you can do this, does anyone know what if any different parts i need?

Which clutch should i use?

Which gearbox mount fits?

Will the gear linkage fit?

Thanks
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Offline CJ

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Re: mk3 2l gearbox into mk2 8v gti golf
« Reply #1 on: 14 November 2004, 13:12 »
Did this on my 8v
Fantastic long gears 5th just goes for ever
Would def recommend ! So smooth ;D
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Re: mk3 2l gearbox into mk2 8v gti golf
« Reply #2 on: 14 November 2004, 16:37 »
so mate do i need any different bits or does my mark2 clutch n engine mounts and linkage fit?

Please help!!!
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Re: mk3 2l gearbox into mk2 8v gti golf
« Reply #3 on: 14 November 2004, 16:52 »
Use your mk2 clutch and g/box mounts, fit your speedo drive and you should be good to go.
Steve.
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Re: mk3 2l gearbox into mk2 8v gti golf
« Reply #4 on: 14 November 2004, 19:39 »
I just uprated my clutch, apart from that straight swap.
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