Getrag gearbox

[ccooper174]

Hi, This is the first time I have used the Bulletin Board, so if things go wrong and I have ended up telling you how to make a cheese sandwich. It`s my fault! I have been restoring my Mk 2 since 1988 ! and still enjoying the challenge. At the moment I am in the process of converting my automatic D G gearbox to manual transmission. I have aquired a Getrag 5 speed gearbox from Geof Maycock along with bellhousing, adaptor plate and clutch. All seems to be going together well so far and I am at the point where I am going to ask Pete Bell what gearbox oil should be used for the unit and what the two electrical plugs are for on the side of the gearbox.

[ecosselynx]

Hi

Not sure which Getrag box you have. One switch will be for the reversing light and the other might be a neutral switch. You can check them by using a muti-tester across the terminals and selecting reverse, you should be able to work out what the otherone does by the same method.

regards

John H.

[ccooper174]

Hi John, thanks for your help. Today I have taken out the two switches and by looking into the gearbox I can see that the top switch actuates when reverse is selected and the bottom yellow plug switch actuates when 1st gear and 2nd gear is selected. I am in contact with both Peter Bell and David Marks who are very helpfull. Will update when further information. Regards Colin.

[MattK]

Hi
I am looking to put a Getrag 5 speed box into my car
But I think my box has the electrical speedo drive not the mechanical
Does anyone do the conversion? (electrical to mechanical speedo drive)
I want to retain the mechanical speedometer

Thanks