Just bought a Mk3 GTi 16v. I have one question (so far!)

Discussion in 'Say 'hello' in here.' started by WittyUsername, Jan 14, 2023.

  1. WittyUsername New Member

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    Hey, All!

    Finally made a username here after viewing the forum for many years.

    I just imported a 1993 GTi 16v from the Canary Islands to the US.

    I figure I'll likely need help that isn't available on VWVortex, as few people over there are familiar with the ABF.

    I had already lined up a new in the box Jetex cat back for it, and a Heckeblende just because.

    I've had probably a dozen watercooled VW's over the years, and one of my favorites was a 1998 Ginster yellow GTi 2.0 that I had for over a dozen years. Getting back in this feels like home.

    Does anyone know if the early 16v 02A trans can take the 02J shifter box and tower? I read an old thread that said the early 4cyl boxes can't use the 02J parts without upgrading a shift fork in the trans. Thoughts?
     
  2. rubjonny

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    yep sure can, the very early box just needs the lower tower bearing plate replacing but the mk3 era ones are fine
     
  3. WittyUsername New Member

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    Awesome.
    Thank you very much!
    I'll proceed to try to locate a set!
     

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