Gearbags??

[Blackie_No1]

gearbags!! mint made me giggle  sorry  :embarassed:

Just a little Blackie-ism LOL

Can anyone confirm if its true about the diesel gearbox?  Will I need to change the flywheel/clutchplate?  Apparently the diesel gearbox input shaft is splined differently?

[dubmad]

if its got the some colour cap it will fit. The cap is by the drive shaft, passenger side. mk2 1.8 gti, i found to be the best for my car, its got a closer ratio and a lot more acceleration its also a lot stronger i should know my missus is learning to drive . the box cost me 70 quid with clutch.  if you get a diesel box you definately will have to change the clutch and flywheel. hope this helps you.

[monzablue16v]

The clutch plate needs matching to the gearbox so diesel, and the flywheel and pressure plate should match the engine. That's what I was told when I put an 8v box on my 16v mk2

[Blackie_No1]

DAMN!

Just wat I thought!!  Just wrestled the old gearbag out there, defo seems to be fubar'd, but I think its the diff thats gone!!

[Blackie_No1]

Got the rebuilt gearbox back on Thursday, fitted it with a new clutch on Sunday and now my "VD" is back on the road!! 

[MowatGTI]

Nice one.

How much did it cost in total?

[Blackie_No1]

Gearbox rebuild - £150
New N/S/F CV Joint(cos I mashed the threads on the old one d'oh) - £37.85
New Clutch - £88.99

plus a couple of pints for my brother who helped me lift the box back into the car  - £5

total cost £281.84

That doesnt include scraped knuckles, blood blister on thumb, buckets of sweat etc etc...... LOL