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Mk1 - Transmission

The 5-speed manual transmission became iconic, with the 020 series gearboxes.

Specifications

Gearbox
020 5-speed
1st Gear Ratio
3.78
2nd Gear Ratio
2.12
3rd Gear Ratio
1.42
4th Gear Ratio
1.08
5th Gear Ratio
0.89
Final Drive
3.94:1

Common Issues

  • 2nd gear synchro wear
  • Input bearing noise
  • Outboard CV joint wear
  • Selector fork bending

Maintenance Tips

  • ✓Use correct gear oil
  • ✓Double check engine mounts
  • ✓Buyers: check syncros

Related PDFs

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Shifter Linkage Diagram and part numbers (5 speed)

You bought yourself a shifter linkage rebuild kit. Problem is, you have no idea where everything goes. This guide shows you where what goes where.

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Auto Transmission Troubleshooting

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DIY Guides

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Check the DIY Guides page for step-by-step tutorials on Mk1 Transmission.

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