1.8 gearbox into a 97' 8v agg 2.0 gti

[Robracer]

 As title say's, does a 97' mk3 golf 1.8 gearbox (DFP 07086) fit into a 97' Mk3 golf gti 2.0 8v AGG? I got myself a clean low mileage 1.8 gearbox for pennies, and my present 2.0 gti gearbox need's replacing soon. But am i going to run into problem's? Cheer's Rob

[GOLF-MK3-GTI]

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=54857.0

have a read at boneybradley post, this should clear things up. What car was this gearbox removed from?

My bad 

[Robracer]

Cheer's bud  The other question that's buggin me is, will i need a 1.8 clutch? I've read that the 2.0 gti gearbox uses a large input shaft apparently? Thus rendering mine useless! I've read the flywheel's are the same though

[benvictors]

It's an 020 with 100mm flanges so yes it will fit, the ratios are slightly different but has the same final drive ratio so you won't notice the difference

[boneybradley]

I have a list of ratios, types and codes on my site http://boneybradley.webs.com/theenginesandgearboxes.htm

[Robracer]

Cheer's bud, a very helpful link  But my only question i have now is, will i need a 1.8 clutch? Or will the gti 2.0 clutch work with the 1.8 gearbox?

[benvictors]

The clutch will work mate

[Robracer]

That'll save a few pennies  I didn't see any point in having to buy a new clutch, when i replaced mine roughly 20,000miles ago