bsf gearbox replacement

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fastgolf
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Engine size/power: 1.6 16V Petrol (100bhp)

bsf gearbox replacement

Post by fastgolf »

good day and wellness to all.im am a first time member on the forum.i will try to abide by the rules.
thanks for allowing access to the forum
i am from south africa and own a vw caddy mk3 1.6 used
first time caddy owner.
i need some help please my cadd y is a 1.6 petrol bsf engine code,the gearbox is on its way out. is there another gearbox that would bolt up to it. i plan on doing a 1.8t swap in the future.kind regards
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Re: bsf gearbox replacement

Post by fastgolf »

anyone please help
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NZDubNurd
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Re: bsf gearbox replacement

Post by NZDubNurd »

If you're planning to swap to a 1.8T, then use a GTI trans.

The ratios might make it a little slow with the 1.6 petrol though.

Either mk4, or mk5 trans will fit, but you may need to change the outer CVs on MK4 driveshafts.

MK5 is the easiest though+
fastgolf
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Re: bsf gearbox replacement

Post by fastgolf »

thanks bro.there is a friend who has a 02j box would that be fine
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