I picked up a sdi caddy with a bst engine, the 5 speed gearbox lost the will to live, and destroyed itself on way home.
Is it worth doing a six speed conversion? What gearbox would I be looking for?
Gearbox blown, possible 6 speed conversion
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Re: Gearbox blown, possible 6 speed conversion
From what I’ve previously read on here. The SDI doesn’t have the power to be able to use the 6th gear properly.
As it failed so soon after purchase, do you have any option to return it to the seller?
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As it failed so soon after purchase, do you have any option to return it to the seller?
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Re: Gearbox blown, possible 6 speed conversion
I did know that it was on way out, thought I’d at least get it home lol, when I bought van it was missing a gear thought that I’d get a box easy enough, turns out they are like rocking horse shit
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Re: Gearbox blown, possible 6 speed conversion
Fair enough mate. Least you knew what you were buying. There may be other boxes that will fit. One of the experts may see this and advise further.
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Re: Gearbox blown, possible 6 speed conversion
Yeah I did know what I was buying, so no comebacks, but it was really cheap for a 59 plate van
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Re: Gearbox blown, possible 6 speed conversion
I know your pain it took me a fortnight to get a reconditioned one and there were no second hand ones to be found
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Re: Gearbox blown, possible 6 speed conversion
6-st 2.0fsi GQP/GQL.
https://www.drive2.ru/l/547078229270200400/
https://www.drive2.ru/l/547078229270200400/
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