If they are the originals, the one out of the '85 will be a 9A and the one from the 16V will be an AGB or a 2Y. The gearing in both of these transmissions is quite similar, but I would opt for the 16V. It has a larger mainshaft, and is stronger. Buy keep the 9A around in case the diff in the 16V trans goes. Remember, they use different clutches, as well...
-Dave '91 GLI 16V In a message dated 1/25/00 10:53:39 PM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > First you need to find the tranny codes on both gearboxes. With the codes, > you can find out what the gear ratio's and R&P's are. Then you can make an > informed decision. The codes are usually stamped on the bottom of the > gearbox case. Should be something like 4K, 9A, AGB, 2Y, whatever, there's a > BUNCH of different ones. Find the codes and I'll tell you what you've > got... _____________ List Sponsor: http://www.netsville.com To remove yourself from this list, send mail to [email protected] with 'unsubscribe a2_16v' in the body of your message See us on the web at http://www.a2-16v.com Visit the 16V Homepage at http://www.gti16v.org
