Gearbox Question

[Nathan1305]

I've seen a few people go from a gti6 box to the 1.8 16v box. To convert it back to 6 speed is it a case of just putting the 6 box back on or do you have to do more than that?

[Stef205]

your better off going to the xsara vts 5 speed box, as far as im aware its the case of changing the clutch to a xsara push clutch and possibly the cable too.

[Nathan1305]

your better off going to the xsara vts 5 speed box, as far as im aware its the case of changing the clutch to a xsara push clutch and possibly the cable too.

The car already has a 5 speed on it but if I was to put the 6 speed gearbox back on would it be a case of just changing the box? Or would the clutch have to be changed as well

[Stef205]

youd have to change the clutch.
on a separate note why would you want to stick that box back in its a awful box!

[welshpug]

1.8 uses a 200mm push clutch.

gti6 and xsara vts use 215mm pull clutches.

you'd need to swap the clutch arm and bracket, cable, flywheel and clutch.

[Nathan1305]

So may as well keep it a 5 speed then?

[Toms306]

Sure it's a 1.8 'box? Not a 2.0 XSi one? Not sure which clutch the XSi's use.

[Nathan1305]

Sure it's a 1.8 'box?  Not a 2.0 XSi one?  Not sure which clutch the XSi's use.

That's what I've been told. It's a gti6 and he put the 1.8 16v 5 speed box on it for track use

[welshpug]

Probably has all the gti6 clutch arms fitted then.

if you're getting rid of the 1.8 box I may be interested, if you can post the code off it.

[Nathan1305]

Probably has all the gti6 clutch arms fitted then.

if you're getting rid of the 1.8 box I may be interested, if you can post the code off it.

Cool I'll let you know what happens with it

[Niall]

You need to fit the reverse cable as well.

[Nathan1305]

You need to fit the reverse cable as well.

What's your opinion mate. GTi6 with a 5 speed, any good? Or is the 6 speed worth the hassle of reinstalling