Hi all I have a mk1 caddy that I have recently purchased and it used to have the knocking noise in reverse but now it has a hole in the bottom of the box and I have lost all oil I really need some advice on what box would be a correct fit or if someone has something suitable for sale I am running a 16v lump from a mk2 golf gti and the gearbox is a 020 2y Hopefully someone can give me some advice as I am struggling to find a box to get my caddy back on the road Many thanks
The 2y has a bigger main shaft than most 020's. Any 020 will go in, pretty much. If you fit a non 2Y you need to replace the friction disc. Next up check wheteher the box you buy has 90 or 100mm drive flanges. If they are too small, swap them out from your box Ref BrokeVW site for 020 info Jon
But won't the ratio be out if I fit the wrong box I will have a look at the broke vw see if I can get any info appreciate the quick reply At least that gives me some hope as finding a decent 2y box seems impossible
Pretty much all 020's will run with all engines. The diesel ones tend to keep the revs too low. The non gti ones tend to have bigger gaps between gears. It depends on what you use the car for really. I keep a few spare 020's for my own use, and I'm sure others on this site may be able to help you Rarest 5 speeders are the FM/FD early GTI mk1 ones (.91 fifth, with 3.89) , probably the 2Y next (mk2 16V) (.91 fifth 3.64) They are all now officially 'old' so keep sensible expectations regarding condition. A rebuild with gaskets and a bearing kit is a sensible investment Jon
4T out of mk2 8v on ebay at £135, change the clutch friction plate. Extra flange / fitting on the mk2 the front starter/engine mount , but it should go into a mk1 (I think..) Hotgolf is the clubgti god of gearboxes (gas n gears) Jon
Ok thanks Jon guess I got my work cut out for me then I appreciate the advice I just got to find one I would get mine rebuilt but it now has a hole in the bottom of it. I guess if I am lucky someone on here might have something for sale suitable thanks again will keep looking caddy is looking sad in the garage
plenty of codes will suit if you're happy with the 2Y box it has now, 9a, acd, aug etc MK1/2 8v gti box similar but you'll need a new 8v clutch to fit one as previously mentioned. if your clutch is good you could hunt out a mk3 2.0 8v box those will swap right over though the ratios are all a bit taller so it'll blunt your acceleration a bit, though it means top end is a bit better on the motorway and mpg in all gears slightly better have a word with hotgolf/martin emment/gas n gears. it so happens I gave him my old 2Y box a while back so if he still has it, he could split and freshen up for you with new diff bolt kit etc
I read something in the old Haynes Mk2 Golf tuning guide about the pin in the diff wearing a hole in the gearbox casing. Fitting an LSD removes the risk of this happening but if there's already a hole it's too late. You can check for this by listening for a slight tick when the car rolls forwards.
LOL It happens I have a newly rebuilt spare 020, code FM box with a new quaiffe in under the bench, but its probably overkill for what Scott needs....
Hi thanks for all the great advice so far Jon I don't even know what a quaiffe is am not too sure how much u would want for that box if u did want to sell it And I was turning round when the gearbox jammed and pushed a hole in the side good job I was not on the motorway Maybe gas and gears Still has the 2y box I could buy that if it was for sale
Hi all I have been offered a DFQ gearbox from a mk3 golf 2.0 8v so will this be a direct fit I don't mind a taller 5th gear as I did find the 2y gearbox screams a bit down the motorway at higher speeds
excellent, get it bought and fitted, half a days work. if it were me I would check the clutch friction plate while its in bits Jon
Ok perfect yes all will be checked once in bits. It seems to be the way with the caddy I do one job and find 10 more while I am in there I appreciate all the help I will update you all on the progress will get it ordered now
old cars, that'll be. two careful owners my mate used to say, NODA taxis and Hertz. LOL. once you have been through everything properly you will have a good reliable motor, hopefully Jon
One of our customers mentioned a while back he bought a car with one previous owner from a Ford delership, turned out that was a retal car!. Pretty poor show from the dealership..
