Gearbox interchangability

Kommer Casual Dubber

45 posts · joined Apr 2004 · 17 Nov 2004, 10:15 pm

#266195

I'm mid-way through a bit of a gearbox shuffle, and I wouldn't mind some words of wisdom from someone who's done it before.

I have a 2.0l engine in my '74 twin-cab, but it was fitted with an 1800 gearbox. The box is sick, so I've tracked down another 2.0l motor and 2.0l box.

The 2.0l box looks different, as does the clutch and flywheel and starter motor. It seems to me that if I want to use the 2.0l box, I'll also have to use the 2.0l flywheel, clutch and starter motor. Have I got that right ? Is there anything else that I'll need ?

The clutch release bearing on the 2.0l box looks a bit different too, but they look like they are pretty much interchangable. Is that right ?

Also the 2.0l box looks like its an inch or so longer. Does that mean that I also have to use the gear selecting rod that comes down from the front of the car from the 2.0l car as well ?

Why is life so complicated ?

Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 17 Nov 2004, 10:19 pm

#266199

Ok a 2L flywheel with a 228mm clutch needs a 2L bell housing with 2 L starter motor. Or if you want to use a 215 of 210 mm flywheel on your 2L engine then you can use a 1800 or 1700 bellhousing with a non 2L starter motor.

2L bell housing have a different clutch setup and use a different starter motor, All other 12v kombi's use the same starter ( manual's not Auto )

So if you want a complete 2L drivetrain then you need it all :>

Brad
Why copy when you can own an original ?
Meyers Manx Australia

Kommer Casual Dubber

45 posts · joined Apr 2004 · 17 Nov 2004, 10:30 pm

#266207

Thanks for that. What about the release bearing and the operating rod ? Are they interchangable ?

Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 17 Nov 2004, 11:04 pm

#266216

nope 2L are different 1800 and 1700 and 1600 are the same

Brad
Why copy when you can own an original ?
Meyers Manx Australia

mnsKmobi Wolfsburg Wizard

589 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 18 Nov 2004, 12:50 pm

#266423

Kommer wrote:...snip...
Also the 2.0l box looks like its an inch or so longer. Does that mean that I also have to use the gear selecting rod that comes down from the front of the car from the 2.0l car as well ?

Why is life so complicated ?

I had an 1800 g'box in my kombi and recently changed it to a 2l. The 1800 had been bolted up to 2l bell housing etc so I didn't have to worry about that when I did the changeover. However, the shorter 1800 g'box moved the gear stick closer to the dash - not a problem if you've got long arms, but I'm glad it's back where it should be!