Author Topic: 02A transmission into mk2 tranny mount question (Read 9900 times)

subsonic · « **on:** July 22, 2008, 09:54:34 am »

If I am installing a 02A trans in my MK2 1.6td, will I be able to use the standard transmission mount, or will I need one spec'ed for a 02A?

subsonic · « **Reply #1 on:** July 23, 2008, 04:59:43 am »

houseofdiesel · « **Reply #2 on:** July 23, 2008, 01:54:47 pm »

Same mount from what I have seen, just a larger surface on top for the 02A mount.

subsonic · « **Reply #3 on:** July 23, 2008, 04:29:08 pm »

Well thats one response here, and one response on the vortex. One says yes, one says no. :?

subsonic · « **Reply #4 on:** July 24, 2008, 05:08:50 am »

Another reply from the vortex suggesting that I would need to swap in the trans mount bracket for the 02a plus the mount. Anyone know if the mk3 trans mount bracket is a bolt on?

gigaz2 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 24, 2008, 05:42:58 am »

if it helps. I replaced my subframe for a mk3 one, gearbox mount was bolt on, but had to replace the engine mount for a later one.

kept the same 4T gearbox.

subsonic · « **Reply #6 on:** July 24, 2008, 06:11:46 am »

That is good to know, but I am not looking to go that in depth. I was hoping it would be just a mount or a bracket.

LoneWolf · « **Reply #7 on:** July 24, 2008, 11:57:41 am »

so you want to use an 8v gti box on a td engine?

thats what im doing and its been no trouble fitting it and lining it up

subsonic · « **Reply #8 on:** July 24, 2008, 01:16:52 pm »

Quote from: "LoneWolf"

so you want to use an 8v gti box on a td engine?

thats what im doing and its been no trouble fitting it and lining it up

Nope. I am using a late 90's tdi transmission on my TD. Next gen trans up from 020.

subsonic · « **Reply #9 on:** July 24, 2008, 03:04:27 pm »

Quote from: "subsonic"

Quote from: "LoneWolf"
so you want to use an 8v gti box on a td engine?

thats what im doing and its been no trouble fitting it and lining it up

Nope. I am using a late 90's tdi transmission on my TD. Next gen trans up from 020.

Here is a shot of the trans. There is a bracket sticking off of it. That is the stock 02A bracket. It will attach to a trans mount. The trans mount will attach to a bracket holding it to the subframe. Just wondering which I needed to swap.

Tintin · « **Reply #10 on:** July 27, 2008, 07:46:16 pm »

02A or 02J transmission into MK2, you have to use the MK3 02A support bracket, from MK3 TDI or MK3 VR6.

Normally the 02A come from MK3, thus you dont need to change the support bracket originally bolted on the transmision.

Edit: the bracket support cost around 38$ at the dealer if you do not find a used one.

subsonic · « **Reply #11 on:** July 28, 2008, 06:10:31 am »

Thanks, Looks like this tranny will be good to go.

jtanguay · « **Reply #12 on:** January 03, 2009, 12:28:53 pm »

Quote from: "NoSurrenderAG"

And you use the VR6 clutch too right? I found a VR6 with a bad motor near me, he's selling the complete car for $500 with an 02A in it. Think I might wanna do that..

VR6 ratio's might be pretty close though... you would want the taller gears from a 1.9TDI