B3 Gearbox

Duffy3074 · 15-07-22, 08:35 AM

Morning folks

Anybody the proud owner of a spare box suitable for a 2.2 KV?
Synchro on 2nd has gone to lunch on mine and is starting to get awkward!

I may try and get this rebuilt but the guy I used to use in Falkirk has given up the ghost due to lack of demand.

Regards

tractor Dave · 15-07-22, 08:47 AM

I think Kit here still has a 3b S2 one for sale at a very reasonable price.

luapkram · 15-07-22, 10:24 AM

Work use JC Transmissions in Paisley

Total Old School with stuff Everywhere but quick turn around

K Simmonds · 15-07-22, 10:29 AM

I do indeed have a 3B S2 Gearbox rebuilt 80K ago by Brian Rickets...

It's in really nice condition, comes with a new genuine thrust bearing, guide sleeve and input shaft seal replaced along with fresh oil.

John. · 15-07-22, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Duffy3074

Anybody the proud owner of a spare box suitable for a 2.2 KV?

Quattro no ?

Duffy3074 · 15-07-22, 05:28 PM

Thanks for the replies folks
It’s FWD

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Duffy3074 · 15-07-22, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luapkram

Work use JC Transmissions in Paisley

Total Old School with stuff Everywhere but quick turn around

Noted, thanks!

K Simmonds · 15-07-22, 06:14 PM

I have a good FWD box from a 2.6 V6 that would fit and do the job, ratios might be a longer but shouldn't be to far off a stock KV gearbox, you'll certainly have a higher top speed!

Duffy3074 · 16-07-22, 02:25 PM

I’m interested in that if it will fit
You’re a distance away unfortunately.
Any suggestions re that?

quattrodave · 18-07-22, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by K Simmonds

I have a good FWD box from a 2.6 V6 that would fit and do the job, ratios might be a longer but shouldn't be to far off a stock KV gearbox, you'll certainly have a higher top speed!

Be careful here, we replaced my dads gearbox and rear diff in his B3 90 quattro 10v after he broke his gearbox with the only spares I had which was from a 2.8 coupe quattro. Due to the diferent ratios and longer final drive ratio it totally ruined the acceleration, something he always reminded me of for some time afterwards, yes more relaxed at motorway speeds but the in gear acceleration was I have to admit ruined. Not sure if the FWD coupe gearbox ratios are the same but I suspect it would create a similar issue.

15-07-22, 10:29 AM	#4
K Simmonds Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mid Wales Posts: 1,057	I do indeed have a 3B S2 Gearbox rebuilt 80K ago by Brian Rickets... It's in really nice condition, comes with a new genuine thrust bearing, guide sleeve and input shaft seal replaced along with fresh oil. __________________ Still have my RS2 tuck up safe, also a 1992 C4 2.8 Avant quattro and a B3 quattro Saloon G60 conversion in progress.

15-07-22, 06:14 PM	#8
K Simmonds Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mid Wales Posts: 1,057	I have a good FWD box from a 2.6 V6 that would fit and do the job, ratios might be a longer but shouldn't be to far off a stock KV gearbox, you'll certainly have a higher top speed! __________________ Still have my RS2 tuck up safe, also a 1992 C4 2.8 Avant quattro and a B3 quattro Saloon G60 conversion in progress.

15-07-22, 08:47 AM	#2
tractor Dave Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Wales Posts: 1,157	I think Kit here still has a 3b S2 one for sale at a very reasonable price.

15-07-22, 10:24 AM	#3
luapkram Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 496	Work use JC Transmissions in Paisley Total Old School with stuff Everywhere but quick turn around

15-07-22, 05:28 PM	#6
Duffy3074 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Dalgety Bay, Fife Posts: 2,078	Thanks for the replies folks It’s FWD ��

16-07-22, 02:25 PM	#9
Duffy3074 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Dalgety Bay, Fife Posts: 2,078	I’m interested in that if it will fit You’re a distance away unfortunately. Any suggestions re that?