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Offline devilscaff

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Mates gearbox?
« on: 19 June 2013, 18:15 »
 My friend has a F plate gti cabriolet and his gear box is shot. The question is will a 90 16v gearbox fit as a re-placement as I have a spare one. Thanks

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Re: Mates gearbox?
« Reply #1 on: 19 June 2013, 20:07 »
Yes but the clutch friction plate will need to be changed.

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Re: Mates gearbox?
« Reply #2 on: 19 June 2013, 20:25 »
Can you use the clutch and friction plate of the old one to put on the 16v one.

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Re: Mates gearbox?
« Reply #3 on: 19 June 2013, 20:47 »
No because the input shaft is larger on the 16v box. The ratios may not be ideal either but if you change the friction plate it will work.

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Re: Mates gearbox?
« Reply #4 on: 19 June 2013, 21:04 »
Ok ta mole

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Re: Mates gearbox?
« Reply #5 on: 23 June 2013, 18:59 »
16v box is very revvy out on the motorways though. wont be so good on fuel either.