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Keyed Brazilian 4.37 R&P in IRS box

https://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/threads/102533/keyed-brazilian-437-rp-in-irs-box

vduboy ·

Hi guys this is a question for the trans guru's, what parts do I need to fit a earlier keyed ring and pinion into a 1971 dual side cover transmission with a splined pinion shaft? Cheers for any light you can shed on this for me.

dangerous ·

You will need the keyed 4th gear set,
and the bearing and spacers from each side of it from a pre 1967 gear box.
The front needle/roller bearing for the pinion nose, which has a larger ID than your 71 trans, should fit straight in.

dangerous ·

You will also need some special bolts to hold the crown wheel to the carrier since they are a fine 9mm thread.
I use bus ones and cut them to length.

vduboy ·

Fantastic, thank you so much mate, was hoping you would see this tread, always like your advice. They are the parts I thought I would need. If my local VW shop doesn't have these bits are they something you can supply? If I have the right guy?

dangerous ·

You may be best affordability to buy a whole gearbox of the pre 1967 type.
Then you can use the steel forks and metal caged bearings too.
If you have no luck, send me a PM after Sydney is over,
and I can strip one down.

vduboy ·

Cool thanks a lot mate. Will do. Appreciate your help.

vduboy ·

Got a pre 67 box stripped all the bits that I needed worked a treat Dangerous. Thanks a lot for your advice. Just need to do a spring lean on the box then put in all together. I owe you one! Cheers Nate.