robbh
Crazier than a box of frogs on acid
Dr_evil
Banned
Aaaaand yet again remember the boxes are not direct swap because the spigot bushes are different sizes, ideally you want a v8 box for immediate fit
R380 and LT77 V8 spec spigot bush is the same size isn't it ?
24mm outer and 21mm inner or something like that ?
Dr_evil
Banned
Gonna fit an R380. Just need to find a v8 bellhousing
Good choice
I'd sell you my recon with brand new bell housing but I needs it as the LT95 isn't re-furbed yet
robbh
Crazier than a box of frogs on acid
Aaaaand yet again remember the boxes are not direct swap because the spigot bushes are different sizes, ideally you want a v8 box for immediate fit
Already cottoned on to that one
Im just gonna change the input shaft on my current box(as its for a tdi) for the v8 inut shaft rather than mess about with bellhousing spacers/spigot bush machining etc.
Plus it gives me an excuse to overhaul the gearbox anorl
robbh
Crazier than a box of frogs on acid
You'll still need a V8 bellhousing
Shaft is £95 from ashcrofts then VAT and delivery IIRC, I looked into this before selling my TDi R380 box and buying a V8 one
I know
haha finding one though seems to be a difficult task!
robbh
Crazier than a box of frogs on acid
ebay mate
Ah now that makes life easier! Ive been on ebay today and only seen those LT77 ones.
May have to get one see if it does fit! If not i can sell it on again.
jamesmartin
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i do have both r380 input shafts and bell housing
jamesmartin
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what lt77 bellhousing on an r380 ?ebay mate
Dr_evil
Banned
When I was looking at getting one Dave at ashcroft said they were pretty similar, think there was a difference on the dowel or something like that. Deleted the email a while back when I picked up the new gearbox
He may have been on about the stumpy ones though as I was looking at getting a short R380, never asked for clarification as I got the new one with long housing
jamesmartin
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no lt77 bellhousing is longer than r380 ,r380 has longer extension case at rear to hold reverse as well as 5th so r380 bellhousing is shorter to make lt77 and r380 the same length overall
