Phil.C

Found vwvortex, but can't find gearbox/transmission anywhere or the g'box codes. Where exactly are they?

Your a star, many thanks, Phil.

AYL, CBA and especially AGC boxes please I'm off to the scrappies this morning, will get back to you with what he has got. Back from the scrappies...he has boxes with codes AYK and AYH Any info much appreciated.

Chris, this is exactly what I have been looking for. Please...where do you go to find this info? I would like to look up more codes. Many thanks, Phil.

If you find the info I am looking for can you tell me where it is. Cheers, Phil. C

CGX - passat CGY - corrado 2.0l 16v.

I want to know the difference between boxes CGX and CGY

What is ETKA? The main thing I'm after is the final drive ratio.

It's the 3 letter codes I'm after, does anyone know where to find a 'de-code'

Does anyone know what the 3 letter vw gearbox codes actually stand for?

Thanks for the replies, Phil C

G60 dudes...next time your crusin' what rpm do you get at 60mph? Cheers, Phil C.

On my 2.0l 16v it's located just in front of the distrbutor and next to the aluminim alloy intake manifold. It's a black cylindrical thing about 2 1/2" in diameter and 4" long. It connects to 2 hoses and has 1 electrical connection. It's on top of everything and the first thing you see. Phil C

Same thing happened on my 2.0l 16v a couple of years ago. All work was carried out by myself. I am a qualified aero engineer. There will definitely be damage to some of the valves and that is probably all. What happens is that the belt breaks, the valve gear stops and which ever valves are open get hit, and bent, by the rising pistons. Once the valves are bent the engine will still turn over freely. In my engine there was no damage to the pistons or the valve guides. Cost of repair...8 exhaust valves, new cambelt and a new top end gasket set. Good luck Phil C.

All dudes who proudly own a 1.8 16v 1990 'G' reg...can you tell me gearbox code fitted to your sparkling machine. Can be found on a sticker in the boot area or in the front of the service schedule booklet. Cheers, Phil C.

Have you changed the spark plugs recently, they become 'lazy' after about 10k. Phil C.

Thanks for the feedback so far. Would like to here from someone who has actually done this. Is it difficult to to change the bell housing from one gearbox to the other?

Does anyone know if a VR6 gearbox will fit a 2.0 16v engine without modifications or problems?

Can anyone tell me the best way to 'clean' the isv? Is it easy to check if this thing is working properly?