Kombi g/box (late) to '83 T3

Avignon Casual Dubber

28 posts · joined Feb 2009 · 8 Nov 2011, 3:54 am

#870952

Hi all, I need some advice/pointers please.

Intending to replace my '83 T3 gearbox with a late model (77-78ish) Kombi unit.

1. Is it possible ? Any custom/fabricated parts I should be aware of ?
2. Any body / suspension modifications ?
3. Drive shats and CV joints all the same ?
4. Any reliable method of checking a 2nd unit gearbox before installing it ?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Justin😊

Andy Andy\'s Adventures

2,820 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 8 Nov 2011, 6:33 am

#870959

Is your '83 4 or 5 speed? That is the change over year.

Can't say I know all the answers, but the big obvious difference is the gear change inlet moved for the T3 (from the nose in a T2 to the side in a T3). Not sure if this is as simple as swapping the nose cones.
Maybe post the part number of the gear box to help out know exactly what you have.

Avignon Casual Dubber

28 posts · joined Feb 2009 · 9 Nov 2011, 10:25 am

#871177

Thanks Andy.

The '83 g/box is 4 speed. I'll try to find out the part number.

Justin