02A gearbox wanted for 1.8T conversion

[Alex Mckenzie]

hello Mk2 Crazies

I'm slowly getting my act togeather for the 1.8T conversion, but have discovered some issues swarting my plans.
I was planing to use the 02R gearbox out of the polo GTI I picked up but it has nowhere to mount the rear bracket for the mount, Im not keen on dodgying up a bracket and I'd rather use stock drive shafts etc. So looka like I'm now after a suitable 02a gearbox.

I will sometime down the track have some tuning done. and i'd prefer to use the cable shift & hydrolic clutch, i'd also like to use stock axles etc so looks like the 02A is the only way to go.

open to sugestions on this.
just to confirm, am i looking for the 02A off the vr6 and Diesel mk3's

No bracket mounting points
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[sports racer]

I'm confused. You've got 6 bolts there that can be used to hold a bracket so why do you need a different gearbox?

Any machine shop or decent backyard mechanic could build a bracket to suit in an hour or two. You're not building a race car where weight is important so a strong bracket that's over engineered would be real easy to make.

Cheers

Paul

[nightphotographer]

You should be able to find a VR6 one pretty easily - diesel golf however is pretty hard. I imported a CTN code gearbox from the UK - actually cost me next to nothing when the exchange rate was good. It was about $300 shipped. Probably be about $500 now. CTN is from a Passat b3/MK3 Golf and apparently has the best ratios for MK1 1.8T's.

[Alex Mckenzie]

I'm confused. You've got 6 bolts there that can be used to hold a bracket so why do you need a different gearbox?

Any machine shop or decent backyard mechanic could build a bracket to suit in an hour or two. You're not building a race car where weight is important so a strong bracket that's over engineered would be real easy to make.

Cheers

Paul

Hi Paul
I did originally think I would use the bolts and make a bracket but I just assumed using those bolts may interfere with the integrity of the seal, my 020 ended up leaking from the gasket twice so last thing I wanted to do was to play with them and end up with a leak.

Creating a bracket is not a issue, What the hell, I'll give it a blast and tackle issues it they arise
Cheers Paul

[Stanton]

A VR6 gearbox in a 1.8t.LOL LOL LOL

[GTi Bhoy]

I have an 02A if you still want one

[LMAA]

I've got a diesel mk3 for sale. PM me if interested.

[sports racer]

This is the bracket you need to make.

[Golf Loon]

VR6 gearbox has a different bellhousing to the 02A used on a 4 Cylinder.
You cannot bolt a VR6 box to a 4cylinder engine.
You can pull the Vr6 box apart for the gears and put it in another 4 cylinder case. Or make a bracket.

[Alex Mckenzie]

I have an 02A if you still want one

Hi GTI boy
Thanks I'll let you know when I get to checking the current box

[Alex Mckenzie]

Thanks for the bracket photo

[Alex Mckenzie]

Hi all
Sorry no updates. But I'm out of Commision with a broken shoulder, hope to restart on stripping the golf ready for the build.
The good news, I think I have all or at least most of the bits and toys required. Bound to be a swag I don't, but have to think positive

Cheers

[sports racer]

Ouch, hope you get better soon and good luck with the build. Will be an awesome car when you're done.

[Stanton]

Is this build a mk2,if so why the need for the bracket.If its a mk1 post in the mk1 section would be a good idea.

[Alex Mckenzie]

Update !
The o2j gearbox looks fine. Although the 020 gearbox mount is a bit worse for wear.
After extensive research looks like the o2a mount is my best option! A tad modification /fabrication will be required.
So has anyone got one available?