Thought I’d update this now my car is actually moving under its own steam, couple of points:
Dogbone mount
Many in here have used spacers to fit the mount. In my case, I think I’ll need to modify (angle grind off) a boss on the gearbox as well as spacers. As a temporary measure, I’m just using extra thick spacers (15mm rear, 10mm front). This angles the mount enough that the dogbone itself has about 3-5mm clearance to the box.
Shift linkage
In my case I didn’t use the shift linkage that came with the JDD. Instead, I used a brand new mech from VW. Why? Well in trying to fix my old box, I bought a new mech. I didn’t want to waste it so fitted it to the new box.
Now I’m not sure if this was what caused a little clearance issue, but thought it worth mentioning before I carry on.
Engaging 2nd was very tough, and then coming back out of it was even harder. As it turns out, the end of the Bowden cable (adjustable bit on the ball joint) was clashing with the gearbox mount bracket ever so slightly. A bit of a tickle with the angle grinder and it’s now shifting ever so smoothly!
I hope that helps anyone hoping to do this mod going forward!
Again, for reference, my box came out of a Fabia with approx 130,000 miles. The oil that came out of it was super clean and it shifts perfectly, so they’re obviously a better designed unit over all.
Dogbone mount
Many in here have used spacers to fit the mount. In my case, I think I’ll need to modify (angle grind off) a boss on the gearbox as well as spacers. As a temporary measure, I’m just using extra thick spacers (15mm rear, 10mm front). This angles the mount enough that the dogbone itself has about 3-5mm clearance to the box.
Shift linkage
In my case I didn’t use the shift linkage that came with the JDD. Instead, I used a brand new mech from VW. Why? Well in trying to fix my old box, I bought a new mech. I didn’t want to waste it so fitted it to the new box.
Now I’m not sure if this was what caused a little clearance issue, but thought it worth mentioning before I carry on.
Engaging 2nd was very tough, and then coming back out of it was even harder. As it turns out, the end of the Bowden cable (adjustable bit on the ball joint) was clashing with the gearbox mount bracket ever so slightly. A bit of a tickle with the angle grinder and it’s now shifting ever so smoothly!
I hope that helps anyone hoping to do this mod going forward!
Again, for reference, my box came out of a Fabia with approx 130,000 miles. The oil that came out of it was super clean and it shifts perfectly, so they’re obviously a better designed unit over all.