Help with gearbox change

[murraymint]

Ive got a mk2 Jetta 1.8 8v non gti engine. And a mk3 gti 8v gearbox. But the spline on the mk3 box is bigger then the spline on the mk2 box. I've been told that if I fit a mk3 gti clutch and flywheel the mk3 box will then fit onto the mk2 engine. Is this right?

Cheers
Josh

[DOA]

Should do. Im assuming this is a rod change box? Having swapped the clutch on mine at the weekend, its a bloody awkward bugger to get out solo btw.

[murraymint]

Yh it's rod change. Been told it will fit, but not sure if the mk3 pressure plate will fit the mk2 flywheel? Or will I have to get a mk3 flywheel.

I'm getting my mate to do it for me   

[DOA]

Yh it's rod change. Been told it will fit, but not sure if the mk3 pressure plate will fit the mk2 flywheel? Or will I have to get a mk3 flywheel.

I'm getting my mate to do it for me   

Not sure on that one, I was working on the assumption you were swapping flywheel and clutch over complete from Mk3 to Mk2. Its defo a job I would rather have left to someone else but am too much of a sucker for punishment  .

[murraymint]

Just incase some finds this in the future, a mk3 gti 020 gearbox, mk3 gti clutch and mk3 gti flywheel will fit a mk2 1.8 carb engine