Advice (before I start)

Bit of advice please lads :dontknow:

As I've got a few days spare this christmas its about time I had a go at replacing my damaged gearbox  as the mk1 hasn't moved for 2 years :redfaced:  

Would I be safer to change the gearbox over and then change the linkage bushes (had a look at this in the    "how to guide"    or vice a versa???

As I've never changed a box etc in my life I'm really wary but I really want to do this myself as restoring my MK1 has become a bit of a passion :roll:

I have a fairly good socket set 4 axel stands a couple of trolley jacks and a pair of ramps do I require anything else ? how long should it roughly take and what problems might

I come across.

One last question I have read on here somewhere that it is better to fill the box through the speedo drive hole is this correct and how much oil and type will I require?

Thanks a lot.

hi

have you got some spline sockets ? your ll need these to remove the driveshaft from the box.

not the worst job just can be a pain removing the box off of the flywheel a good wringle usually works

 

removing gearbox on a mk1 is nice and easy shud be plenty of room with the driveshaft off
id fill it with gear oil where your meant to i have a gt gearbox on mine not sure if the old differ much

Thanks guys got the spline sockets thanks barty2 spent a couple of hours this afternoon cleaning the donor box.

Well made a start got the suspension leg removed, both drive shafts un- bolted & starter motor removed.

already got a shopping list cv boot and torque bar bush hope the VW dealers  or GSF have them in stock.

Question :redfaced: why is it so hard to push the car about with neutral selected it seems to drop into gear I have to push it the opposite direction for a bit and then visa -versa (diff) maybe?

New gear box fully fitted and filled with oil    changed the outer cv boots at the same time so just the linkage bush kit to sort.