4sp t 5sp gearbox

Post by **Louey** » 31 Mar 2006, 09:07

I've currently got a 4speed box and I've purchased a decent 2nd hand 5speed because I think my 4sp is on its way out.

Do I need a different linkage for the 5sp? Its for a diesel.

Does anything else need to be changed too?

Post by **hakuna matata** » 31 Mar 2006, 09:38

louey hi, ive got a mate with t25 deisel van ,the engine caapoot, but the whole van for sale 5 speed box £ 150 cash to ya , thanks neil

Post by **Louey** » 31 Mar 2006, 13:09

I think after the doors I'll be skint for a while (bargain though) - plus I've nowhere to put another van - sadly:(

I'll ring you next week about collecting the doors - just waiting for the money to transfer out of savings

Post by **dajwid** » 31 Mar 2006, 18:26

I have just had my half dead 4 speed swithced over to a 5speed.
I didn't know the linkage needed to be changed, tha garage bodged it make it work.Getting second is hell. I am now waiting for a 5 speed linkage to arrive from Sweden.
Yes you do need the 5 speed linkage. If you think it will go faster it won't, you will just need to change gear moor often. 5th is the same as your old 4th.

Unless you have a petrol gearbox. If so a 1.6D won't have enough power to be of any use. If you have a bigger engine I don't know.
I don't know much about it, I was enlightened by another member.
Good luck, personally I wish I hadn't bothered changing to a 5 speed box.

Post by **Adey** » 31 Mar 2006, 20:17

I changed mine form 5 to 4 speed easy as. I wouldnt bother fitting the 5 speed, go for a 2 litre Aircooled box

Post by **monkeynut** » 03 Apr 2006, 18:44

Adey wrote:I changed mine form 5 to 4 speed easy as. I wouldnt bother fitting the 5 speed, go for a 2 litre Aircooled box

Why is that? ratios? im findiing the standed 4speed diesel box a little under geard for my TDI powerd van. so looking for a solution

Post by **Adey** » 03 Apr 2006, 19:00

4 speed Aircooled has a higher top gear