Gearboxes and compatability

[eagle]

Is there an alternative IRS gearbox that can be used please - ie beetle/bus etc ? - I have an IRS Squareback.

[broady_6]

yeah 1303 boxes will fit

[eagle]

Any particular one to retain the gear ratios and do I need to change the nose cone or anything else please?

[broady_6]

Depends what code you have now.

Heres a list so you can cross reference

http://www.partsemporium.co.uk/Gearboxcodes.htm

[Marko]

1303s will have a longer 4th gear than 1303, not sure how it compares to stock Type3 box though..

[eagle]

I think it's a DC at the moment. I will check and let you know.

[broady_6]

So in theory

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[Editor]

You'll at least need the shaft dimple drilled to be on the underside for the coupler, or maybe change the hockey-stick over. Anyone confirm that's possible?

[71 London fasty]

Chris Cross VW specialist in North London, put a 1303s gearbox into my fastback 6 years ago.
He said it needed some fettling. Can't be more specific than that I'm afraid. Still works.

There's a gearbox for a squareback up for sale on ebay at the mo.

Manus