Hi Guys
So this past weekend I had a gearbox seal replacement on the pushrod and the main seal but when I was draining the oil I had the lovely surprise of finding ball bearings fall out.
I drive a 1991 VW Caddy 1.8 Sport (Carb). I know it uses an 020 gearbox but not sure what derivative of it.
1. Should I have the gearbox repaired and any suggestions on good places with reasonable prices in the JHB area?
Or Alternatively:
2. What gearbox should I replace it with? (FFZ, AUG, etc.)
Gearbox Replacement/Repair
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Spelwan88
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panic-mechanic
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Re: Gearbox Replacement/Repair
Ffz will work cery nicely on the motor
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Re: Gearbox Replacement/Repair
What ever you do stay away from Mayfair Gearbox
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175SBU
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Re: Gearbox Replacement/Repair
I have had mine serviced by Gearboxman, seals and bearings, they collect and deliver if the box is out.
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Spelwan88
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Know of a good place to buy one or someone selling?panic-mechanic wrote:Ffz will work cery nicely on the motor
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Do you happen to have their contact details?175SBU wrote:I have had mine serviced by Gearboxman, seals and bearings, they collect and deliver if the box is out.
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I'm trying to do feasibilty between replacing with an FFZ or reconditioning the gearbox. In your opinions which would be better?
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panic-mechanic
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Poy eloff does rpairs and swops , not specifically cheap but they seem to be reliable.
Stephan van Tonder - Jhb - Putfontein Benoni
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'05 Audi A6 3.0L TDI Avant
'09 Touareg 3l TDI
'13 VW CC 2l tdi (repair project)
'05 Touareg v10
Perfect Power dealer. I do dyno tuning.
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175SBU
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Re: Gearbox Replacement/Repair
Once upon a time Volkspares had the FFZ for 3.5 and the 1.6 sub assembly for 4.5 but the prices shot up the roof to 7k.
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Rourke
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proberbly due to many people putting ffz in with 2.0 motors lol
enquire about a new box at goldwagon. but am not wure about price.
Srapyards maybe ? private guys on olx gum etc
enquire about a new box at goldwagon. but am not wure about price.
Srapyards maybe ? private guys on olx gum etc
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Spelwan88
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Re: Gearbox Replacement/Repair
Whats the opinion on the FFZ vs. DGG with this application?
IE: 1.8 8v stock carb motor
IE: 1.8 8v stock carb motor
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Re: Gearbox Replacement/Repair
You can find the gearbox code on the bottom of bell housing on the flat part. It is stamped there.
Read this thread for more info regarding FFZ and DGG and other gearbox ratios.
https://www.vwclub.co.za/forum/viewtopic.php?t=121183
Read this thread for more info regarding FFZ and DGG and other gearbox ratios.
https://www.vwclub.co.za/forum/viewtopic.php?t=121183