Fitting a mk1 diesel gearbox to a mk2 16v lump will it go.

My mk1 8v gear box syncro has gone on my mk1 so i was told that a diesel mk1 8v gearbox will fit and will be better because of higher torque capacity, will it fit on a mk2 1.8 16v engine which is what i've got i hope so because gonna find out this weekend if it dont fit.
will this effect the perfomance as well.

I know someone with a diesel box on a 2.0 bottom end in a mk1. If it helps ;-)

does it go alright still

Have on good authority this is not a good idea , you need a late MK3 020 box from a standard 8v GTI . The drive shafts wil have to be uprated to 100mm type from a late Cabriolet or Scirocco model . Diesel box will ruin any acceleration you had .

Or why not find a 16v box  :dontknow:

ok mate thanks for that. just gonna get my box recon i think then i know for sure that its good.

Danboozle said

does it go alright still

He gets over 40 to the gallon and cruises from Rotherham to Newcastle at 80. It's not slow away from the lights either.

im getting different views now one person saying its ok and some else saying its not who do i belive

This link may help you make your mind up mate  :dontknow:


http://www.edition38.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=45395&hl=diesel+box


Cheers……………

thanks Mate yeah that has helped just gonna get my box recon i think its the safest option.