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 ?

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 :>

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

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