looking for g40 gearbox for my mk1 golf 1.8 8v

[samlewis]

As it says I'm after a g40 gearbox for my mk1 golf gti would also like to know if it will bolt straight on? Not looking to have my pants pulled down but understand you pay for what you get... Cheers Sam 07717847639

[ereeiz]

Why do you want a G40 box for a 1.8 8v?

[PeteG40]

no it wont fit

[ereeiz]

A mate of mine had a diesel box on his mk1 (this was ten years ago) that had been on there for a few years. 1.5 springs to mind but that can't be right, they only made about 3bhp and 1lb/ft so would break in no time Im sure. Try looking at a 1.6 GTD box, those engines get wound up over 200bhp and the box still takes it, so Im sure it could handle GTI output. I think all mk2 boxes suffer from the same self destructing diff and crunchy second gear, so it may be best to just get yours refurbed (or buy another for £50 and refurb that) Should be good for another 100k + miles then. Assuming that's what's wrong with yours that is!