GTi to TDi backbox compatibility......

[dan7]

Will a two litre eight valve backbox fit a 1.9TDi? Gti is 3dr, TDi is 5dr.

[Rmachines]

Nope the TDI models use the hudraluic clutch and cable select gears the same as the 16v and VR6, and even then its slightly diffrent shape bell housing so im not sure if you could even convert.   i get the feeling the early non turbo and Turbo diesels may have used the 8v box.

[Rob Needham]

Nope the TDI models use the hudraluic clutch and cable select gears the same as the 16v and VR6, and even then its slightly diffrent shape bell housing so im not sure if you could even convert.   i get the feeling the early non turbo and Turbo diesels may have used the 8v box.

backbox or gear box? some confusion here me thinks!

[Wayne]

Will a two litre eight valve backbox fit a 1.9TDi? Gti is 3dr, TDi is 5dr.

Yes

[Rmachines]

oh silly me lol, been thinking of gearboxes all day thats why... yea it will fit