Andrew

Andrew snotie · Sep 26th, 2010, 21:31

I recently put a years m.o.t on my 440 diesel turbo 1800cc year 1996-7 ,then two days later the gear box went ! could only get 5th so i shaged the clutch aswell !!does anyone out there know weather a 1.8 petrol gear box would fit and drive o.k ? its the same year . my main concern is the gear ratio`s the main number on the gear box is :JC5223 ,if that helps ! I really need to fix this car as my other means of transport is a m/cycle and winter is looming!!!! Please could anyone help ?? Cheers Andrew

Clan · Sep 26th, 2010, 22:32

no you will have to use a transaxle designed for diesel ,the ratios of a petrol will ruin the efficiency of the diesel engine , it will be all revs

Andrew snotie · Sep 29th, 2010, 15:11

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Originally Posted by Clan

no you will have to use a transaxle designed for diesel ,the ratios of a petrol will ruin the efficiency of the diesel engine , it will be all revs

Cheers for info on g/box very helpfull ,out of 50+ members that read my message you was the only one that replyed !!Cheers again Andrew

stevo48 · Sep 29th, 2010, 15:16

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Originally Posted by Andrew snotie

I recently put a years m.o.t on my 440 diesel turbo 1800cc year 1996-7 ,then two days later the gear box went ! could only get 5th so i shaged the clutch aswell !!does anyone out there know weather a 1.8 petrol gear box would fit and drive o.k ? its the same year . my main concern is the gear ratio`s the main number on the gear box is :JC5223 ,if that helps ! I really need to fix this car as my other means of transport is a m/cycle and winter is looming!!!! Please could anyone help ?? Cheers Andrew

local breakers yards should be able to supply you with the required gearbox at a reasonable price, I imagine there will be quite a few 440's in the scrapyards.
Might be worth a look here, http://shop.ebay.co.uk/i.html?_nkw=V....c0.m270.l1313

RichKitch440 · Oct 4th, 2010, 09:10

Hi Andrew.
Sorry this isn't relevant to your problem, I hope you get it sorted.
I'm changing my car to something more cost effective and was looking at a 440 TD.
How have you found the mpg on yours? Parkers quotes 50 mpg, would you still get that from a 14 year old car?
Cheers
Rich

GTMaster · Oct 4th, 2010, 20:10

If you don't find a 'box to a 400 series then a 'box off a Renault diesel (19, Clio, Laguna?) will fit. It's also not good putting a petrol engine 'box on 'cause it might not be able to take the larger torque (you can put a diesel 'box onto a petrol engine but the different ratios will make it drive weird). A 'box from a 400 turbo would be good for a diesel though. Hope you find a gearbox for yours.

Sep 26th, 2010, 21:31	#1
Andrew snotie New Member Last Online: Nov 15th, 2010 20:42 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Swindon	Andrew I recently put a years m.o.t on my 440 diesel turbo 1800cc year 1996-7 ,then two days later the gear box went ! could only get 5th so i shaged the clutch aswell !!does anyone out there know weather a 1.8 petrol gear box would fit and drive o.k ? its the same year . my main concern is the gear ratio`s the main number on the gear box is :JC5223 ,if that helps ! I really need to fix this car as my other means of transport is a m/cycle and winter is looming!!!! Please could anyone help ?? Cheers Andrew

Sep 26th, 2010, 22:32	#2
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 15:07 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	no you will have to use a transaxle designed for diesel ,the ratios of a petrol will ruin the efficiency of the diesel engine , it will be all revs __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

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RichKitch440 Light user Last Online: May 10th, 2015 17:35 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Nottingham	Hi Andrew. Sorry this isn't relevant to your problem, I hope you get it sorted. I'm changing my car to something more cost effective and was looking at a 440 TD. How have you found the mpg on yours? Parkers quotes 50 mpg, would you still get that from a 14 year old car? Cheers Rich __________________ Current: '89 480 Turbo Robou, '01 S60 T5 SE Previous: '02 Golf GT TDI 150/'01 S40 SE- disiesel commuter/'98 S70R/'98 S40 T4/'95 440 GLT 2.0 /'96 306 XSi/'95 440 GLT 1.7/'94 440 GL 1.7 Turbo/'95 440 CD 2.0/'91 440 GLE 1.7 www.volvoracing.co.uk

Oct 4th, 2010, 20:10	#6
GTMaster Senior Member Last Online: Nov 7th, 2016 22:32 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Melbourne	If you don't find a 'box to a 400 series then a 'box off a Renault diesel (19, Clio, Laguna?) will fit. It's also not good putting a petrol engine 'box on 'cause it might not be able to take the larger torque (you can put a diesel 'box onto a petrol engine but the different ratios will make it drive weird). A 'box from a 400 turbo would be good for a diesel though. Hope you find a gearbox for yours.

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