Gearbox help

[new(ish)dubber]

Need a new gearbox for my mk2 1.8 driver. Currently has a 8v gti box but it's shot, just wondering would it be best to replace with another 8v gti box or go for a mk3 box ? or maybe even back to the standard driver box :/ any help much appreciated

[darren182]

with the mk3 box u will need to change the gear selector to cables i think but i would just go with what u got or what u can get your hands on i just had to change my gearbox lol so both been in the same boat i think

[new(ish)dubber]

yeah another 8v box seems to be the best option, first time changing the box ? how lond did it take you ?

[darren182]

took me about 4 hours in total my first one on a golf,i found the hardest part was gettin the box out of the chassis and the front engine mount which on the 16v the starter motor bolts through be carefull if yours is like that i didnt realize and ended up busting a water pipe,if your mechanically minded u should be fine

[new(ish)dubber]

did you take the whole block out or drop the box out the bottom ? i think i'm gonna go for take the whole front off and engine crane her out

[darren182]

i got mine up on axlestands and dropped it out the bottom i just had to turn the diff to the top when i removed the box and again when fitting the new one, but i got a little problem with mine now makes a weird noise when pressing the clutch but it cant be the relese bearing because they dont have one its a really wierd setup to the clutch if yours is the same type as mine its like the flywheel sits over the top of the clutch and u will need a 9mm 12sides socket to remove it.

[new(ish)dubber]

yeah i've got an engine crane handy so it makes sense to use it not too sure about the clutch setup though. i know mine has got a release bearing because i have a reciept in my service history for a new one with the clutch

[darren182]

must be different then but anyway hope it all goes well for you and u get no hickups,

[danny_p]

i got mine up on axlestands and dropped it out the bottom i just had to turn the diff to the top when i removed the box and again when fitting the new one, but i got a little problem with mine now makes a weird noise when pressing the clutch but it cant be the relese bearing because they dont have one its a really wierd setup to the clutch if yours is the same type as mine its like the flywheel sits over the top of the clutch and u will need a 9mm 12sides socket to remove it.

they do have a relese bearing it's just not in the normal place

[new(ish)dubber]

i see, can anybody shed some light on the flanges ? i believe i may have to change mine ? i'd rather get it beforehand so i have everything i need