http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/-t1.htm Gearboxes, driveshafts, clutches, 2WD, 4WD etc. Sat, 26 Sep 2009 23:41:22 GMT 10 http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l279/mrbeige/cooltext403300955.jpg http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/-t1.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/02s-gearboxes-t30.htm mrbeige Has anyone seen one of these is the metal? I remember reading somewhere (other than t-c.com) that the 02S was basically an 02A with an extra cog, i.e. not like the twin output shafted (hehe) 02M, and therefor was quite an easy fit into the Corrado/Golf bays Transmission Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:42:38 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/02s-gearboxes-t30.htm#186 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/02s-gearboxes-t30.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/clutch-change-on-an-evo-don-t-try-this-at-home-t371.htm pete_griff well the clutch on my evo 6 decided to start slipping slightly the other day, so it's time for a change i made a start today and have got most of the way to getting it off. i've got the driveshafts, transfer shafts and transfer box off now. i've just got to separate the thrust bearing from the clutch cover (it's a pull clutch so removal involves the gayness of prying the bearing out of the cover with a screwdriver through a tiny access hole in the side of the box). will be making a ... Transmission Sat, 26 Sep 2009 23:41:22 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/clutch-change-on-an-evo-don-t-try-this-at-home-t371.htm#4978 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/clutch-change-on-an-evo-don-t-try-this-at-home-t371.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/vr6-helix-clutch-failed-x2-t306.htm pete_griff howdy all i am at a complete loss as to why i've had two clutches fail on me - and helix items at that! as i'm sure oyu all know; the pressure plate comes in two parts (one part that butts up against the friction plate and then the other which is the outer casing) and there are three metal straps that hold both parts together. these straps are riveted onto the outer plate. for some bizzarre and unknown reason my car has destroyed one of these rivets on two separate VR6 helix clutches. my ... Transmission Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:17:59 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/vr6-helix-clutch-failed-x2-t306.htm#3895 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/vr6-helix-clutch-failed-x2-t306.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/new-clutch-time-t350.htm VEEDUBBED So it's another removal of gearbox to sort out the clutch slippage. Question is i'm gonna be needing something that will with stand boost spikes of up to 2Bar turbo press.,1.8 fixed,which will be over 400hp... The useless 1 i've got now is a Sachs VR press. plate modded with a stronger spring,riinforced Kevlar F1 disc and deeper step machined into the flywheel. This set-up slips at .8Bar boost,smoke coming out of gearbox bellhousing... Some1 recommend a good set-up,pref. AP racing etc. Cheers. Transmission Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:50:16 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/new-clutch-time-t350.htm#4623 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/new-clutch-time-t350.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/gearbox-problem-lsd-debate-t340.htm scarlet_vr6 as promised in my hello message, I have a question or 2... Have a gearbox problem and hoping for some advice please. Also thought I'd try to start a discussion on which LSD is best... I’ve got a 95 Corrado VR6 (have heard about different gearboxes – don’t know what the difference is but will mine be 02A?) Problem on mine is a clicking noise which only ever happens in 1st gear. I was hoping that it might be CV joints but apparently the noise comes from within the gearbox and is ... Transmission Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:30:59 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/gearbox-problem-lsd-debate-t340.htm#4453 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/gearbox-problem-lsd-debate-t340.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/hydraulic-drives-t335.htm KipVR Does anyone know anything about Hydraulic drives like the Ohlins system used on the 2wd Yamaha R1? Can you buy anthing like that off the shelf? Transmission Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:28:08 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/hydraulic-drives-t335.htm#4400 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/hydraulic-drives-t335.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/stronger-clutch-release-arms-t317.htm kevhaywire Do they exist? I've bent the standard Corrado VR one twice now. Once with a stock clutch and now with a Helix clutch. It's a common problem, especially with uprated clutches. Stronger pressure plate springs + heat + Mild steel = Bendage. I'm looking into getting a stronger one custom made from stainless, but in the meantime, does anyone know of a company that makes one already? Or if the 02J part from a TDI diesel is stronger? Also, does anyone know if the PD TDI 130 228mm ... Transmission Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:12:11 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/stronger-clutch-release-arms-t317.htm#4049 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/stronger-clutch-release-arms-t317.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/020-box-for-abf-what-would-you-use-t305.htm Flusted
Got the choices of most boxes but would like to stick to 90mm shafts to keep cost down

any ideas?]]> Transmission Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:45:16 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/020-box-for-abf-what-would-you-use-t305.htm#3893 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/020-box-for-abf-what-would-you-use-t305.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/dsg-corrado-gearbox-install-t212.htm coxylaad Just thought i would let you know of my DSG paddle shift gearbox install plans. Now i suppose this will only really be relevant to those who are running 24v installs, but i am planning to install said gearbox into my r32 corrado. The engine never had a dsg gearbox, but i have heard that box itself is a self contained unit and just needs to interface with the mk4 CAN bus to be able to talk to everything it needs to operate is originally intended. Just in the planning stage at the moment ... Transmission Sun, 11 Jan 2009 21:39:34 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/dsg-corrado-gearbox-install-t212.htm#2509 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/dsg-corrado-gearbox-install-t212.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/4-e-020-code-t293.htm Flusted Whats the code for above box? also would the ratio's be good for an ABF in mk1? Transmission Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:36:46 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/4-e-020-code-t293.htm#3621 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/4-e-020-code-t293.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/haldex-controllers-t281.htm junkie ]]> Transmission Mon, 23 Mar 2009 10:33:53 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/haldex-controllers-t281.htm#3508 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/haldex-controllers-t281.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/mk2-gtidriveshaft-nut-size-t262.htm MillSpeed Can anyone remember off the top of their heads what size the large driveshaft nut is on a mk2 Golf GTi? Transmission Fri, 06 Mar 2009 10:23:54 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/mk2-gtidriveshaft-nut-size-t262.htm#3280 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/mk2-gtidriveshaft-nut-size-t262.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/02j-box-what-clutch-can-i-use-t255.htm waynos If you have read my project thread im putting an aum 1.8t into my corrado. Ive managed to source an o2j box for it. Sold my 16vt today and i still have the flywheel and brand new clutch from it. I know the flywheel will fit the engine just wanted to know if the clutch will be compatible with the 02j box? Transmission Sat, 28 Feb 2009 17:23:01 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/02j-box-what-clutch-can-i-use-t255.htm#3174 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/02j-box-what-clutch-can-i-use-t255.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/4-5-stud-conversion-the-easy-way-t70.htm saysomestuff right, according to this thread - http://www.clubgti.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=42671 ...I can simply swap my hubs for those from an early passat VR and we're good to go with existing 4 stud Corrado CVs, etc. Can anyone corroborate this? I'll be needing to replace my outer CVS anyway so if it's just easier to press in Corrado VR hubs and matching outer CVs then that's fine, just need to know for sure which works. Transmission Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:11:03 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/4-5-stud-conversion-the-easy-way-t70.htm#516 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/4-5-stud-conversion-the-easy-way-t70.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/cleaning-and-re-packing-cv-joints-t125.htm davidwort Question is, what the best way to clean and repack with grease?
I want everything as clean as possible and the grease correctly spread/packed in, new boots ready and waiting. what's best to clean all the bits with?, I've wiped most of the old cv grease away.]]> Transmission Sun, 02 Nov 2008 18:43:48 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/cleaning-and-re-packing-cv-joints-t125.htm#1107 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/cleaning-and-re-packing-cv-joints-t125.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/gerabox-compatabilty-2l-8v-k-reg-to-p-reg-t186.htm Flusted
Will it fit ok?]]> Transmission Tue, 16 Dec 2008 10:35:59 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/gerabox-compatabilty-2l-8v-k-reg-to-p-reg-t186.htm#2182 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/gerabox-compatabilty-2l-8v-k-reg-to-p-reg-t186.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/shifter-group-buy-t202.htm junkie What would be the best way to achieve a short throw shifter but also with a taller gear stick, so the shifter knob is right next to the steering wheel, i kinda like the CAE shifter but the bottom tower is all too elaborate and bling, it also would require the loss of the gear shift plastic surround but i need to keep that so it looks normal inside. I also like better the SQS shifter, not just for making the cable shift into a sequential shift but it also is more subtle looking but this also ... Transmission Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:53:35 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/shifter-group-buy-t202.htm#2397 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/shifter-group-buy-t202.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/name-the-faulty-parts-t194.htm junkie Lets say im on a roundabout turning tightly right but with a little speed but not massive amounts just enough to push it, i get a clicking noise from the front right side/in front of me area what could this be, also seems more prominent when i am making the turn and then back off the throttle and the load on the car shifts??? Secondly my car pulls to the left, i can let go of the steering wheel and it drifts steadily to the left then all of a sudden it will just pull quickly to the left, ... Transmission Sat, 20 Dec 2008 13:19:00 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/name-the-faulty-parts-t194.htm#2291 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/name-the-faulty-parts-t194.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/the-art-known-as-choosing-ratios-t193.htm junkie Right then its time to dig this up again. What i want to know is what makes a good geared car for road use, i know its all personal choice and it depends on where the power is and so on. So from what i can gather a race engine has a narrow power band so you dont want lots of rev drop, so would this be long/short geared, long/short final drive, all i know its close ratio'd. Whats the effect of having short gears and a large final drive and vice versa, what's a better choice for ... Transmission Fri, 19 Dec 2008 19:01:31 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/the-art-known-as-choosing-ratios-t193.htm#2247 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/the-art-known-as-choosing-ratios-t193.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/tdi-flywheels-clutches-t149.htm Dec This has really been doing my head in for the last few days! I have a 6-speed PD130 Passat AVF engine code with a 01E gearbox, that uses a pretty 'rare' 240mm clutch + dual-mass flywheel. I'm looking at getting a remap done, but the flywheel has developed a slight rattle, so I'm looking to change / upgrade to a single mass flywheel kit. The prob is that there are plenty of single-mass kits available for the lower powered TDi's with the 228mm CL + FW. But nothing specific for the AVF ... Transmission Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:00:57 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/tdi-flywheels-clutches-t149.htm#1465 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/tdi-flywheels-clutches-t149.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/seat-ibiza-gearboxes-t167.htm mrbeige I've got a mate with a Seat Ibiza, and I'm convinced he said it came with an LSD as standard. Now, it's a 6-speed TDI, so I guess it's an O2J box. Can anyone confirm or deny the presence of an LSD? Transmission Sat, 29 Nov 2008 13:27:09 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/seat-ibiza-gearboxes-t167.htm#1777 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/seat-ibiza-gearboxes-t167.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/hydrolic-clutch-conversion-t150.htm Tomo dj how hard is it to do on a golf mk2 16v, does any one have a step by step guide on this ? my clutch cable snapped yesturday, the cable managed to pull it self threw a tiny hole on the plastic bit at the clutch pedal, why dont they make it out of metal, that would be much stronger then plastic. Transmission Sun, 16 Nov 2008 12:30:56 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/hydrolic-clutch-conversion-t150.htm#1510 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/hydrolic-clutch-conversion-t150.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/paddle-clutches-t139.htm mrbeige As above, what's the difference between a 'normal' clutch and a paddle clutch and what are the advantages/disadvantages for street use for both?? Transmission Sat, 08 Nov 2008 16:33:48 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/paddle-clutches-t139.htm#1328 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/paddle-clutches-t139.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/what-s-the-best-gearbox-for-a-16vt-t20.htm mrbeige So, what would be the best off-the-shelf gearbox for a 16v Turbo? Been thinking about the CTN TDi boxes, but not sure on the ratios, anyone got any ideas? Transmission Sun, 12 Oct 2008 11:11:23 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/what-s-the-best-gearbox-for-a-16vt-t20.htm#96 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/what-s-the-best-gearbox-for-a-16vt-t20.htm