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bellhousing patterns
kombi_kid - October 4th, 2003 at 08:21 AM

hey
whats the difference if there is any in a 2L and 1.8L gearbox bellhousing??
cheers
rhys

REDKG - October 4th, 2003 at 07:35 PM

the engine case is the same so should the bellhousing

amazer - October 5th, 2003 at 03:56 PM

No the bellhousings are longer, input shaft longer, starters are different to clear the bigger clutch.

Bolt patterns are the same and they are interchangable.

A 2 litre also has longer studs on the bottom of the case.

[Edited on 5-10-2003 by amazer]

kombi_kid - October 5th, 2003 at 06:15 PM

hey
so if i have a flywheel cut to an 1800 size flywheel it should be alright???
cheers
rhys

amazer - October 6th, 2003 at 03:11 PM

What exactly is the combination you want to use?

Its the pressure plate which causes the problem. The 2 litre is a bit bigger. Ring gears are the same. An 1800 clutch/flywheel will work in a 2 litre bellhousing with 2 litre starter. Vice versa doesnt work. The flywheels are a direct swap over but I guess VW must have assumed the smaller clutch not up to the task of the 2 litre. It would probably be OK if not fully loaded and/or abused. I actually used an 1800 clutch and flywheel when trying to get my kombi home from newcastle. It was towing my empty car trailer and didnt appear to be slipping.

kombi_kid - October 6th, 2003 at 06:02 PM

ok this is what im gonna use:
i have a V6 which im fitting the flywheel was cut for an 1800 gearbox and as was the adaptor!!
so does it matter if i use the longer input shaft of the 2L box into the 1800 flywheel and clutch/pressure plate???
cheers
rhys

amazer - October 6th, 2003 at 06:22 PM

no, it will all fit.

kombi_kid - October 6th, 2003 at 08:24 PM

u beauty!!! thanks chris!!!
cheers
rhys