Where can i get a type4 replacement geabox

jaymoo · Post by **jaymoo** » Thu Mar 18, 2004 1:28 am

I have a 1974 VW variant type 4. My reverse gear (manual gearbox) is broken, which car has a gearbox compatible with the type 4? I have looked for the type 4 gearbox unsuccessfuly, kindly assist me. Nganga, Nairobi Kenya

Jan Peter de geus · Post by **Jan Peter de geus** » Thu Mar 18, 2004 2:21 am

I didn't know there are 411/412's in Africa (except for South Africa, where they were also built, I believe). Interesting. Look at eBay, gearboxes are being offered once in a while, mainly in Germany. Shipping will be very expensive, though.
In this forum, topic "trans id", "crack monkey" is offering one. This is in the US. Will be expensive shipping as well.
According to Ray Greenwood, the man who knows everything about this kind of car, the 411/412 gearbox is unique and parts are not available.
I do not know whether or not you could use a geabox from a Bus T2 and T3 (vanagon) that aslo used a type 4 engine between about '72 and about '83? Ray?
Good luck, Jan Peter

jaymoo · Post by **jaymoo** » Thu Mar 18, 2004 5:06 am

Yes there are variants here in Kenya but most are type 3's. Type 4's are very rare especially the mobile ones. I have converted my engine though, i have put a Subaru Leone 1600cc engine and it fits in and runs perfectly. I dont think the Bus T2 and T3 (vanagon) gearbox can work on the type 4, i have checked most of them but they are somewhat different.

ecdez · Post by **ecdez** » Thu Mar 18, 2004 6:42 am

Wow, a subaru engine huh. I must say I'd like to see that. That would be the first engine conversion I've heard of for these cars. Do you have any pictures?

low 73turbo · Post by **low 73turbo** » Thu Mar 18, 2004 11:57 am

I think the easiest would be to set in a Porsche 901 or 915 gearbox ! A friend of mine did that on his 73 412 stationwagon, and that was almost plug and play ! You will have to make a new clutchmekanism, but eksept from that its easy ! And it bolts right to the engine !

raygreenwood · Post by **raygreenwood** » Thu Mar 18, 2004 5:36 pm

Yes...just a few months ago...I had a conversation here with...Shad maybe? But the 901/915 (from a 911) is almost the exact same dimensions...and has the identical tail cone design. It should plug right in. It may have a few shifter linkage issues to work out. Also, instead of trying to rig a clutch cable in the type 4, I would fab a bracket on the side4 of the tranny (like the 091 bus) and useth bus slave cylinder and a pivot bar. It should be a days worth of work. Ray

jaymoo · Post by **jaymoo** » Fri Mar 19, 2004 3:31 am

Thanks for your suggestions guys, problem is the porsche is even rarer here in Kenya...i have a type 1 box but still intact in a type 1 lying in someones yard...can it be of any help? I will post pictures of my converted type 4 soon...its getting some bodywork!

low 73turbo · Post by **low 73turbo** » Fri Mar 19, 2004 8:32 am

If you are interested i can get a gearbox (t 4, 4 speed) for free, if it`s possible to send from Norway to Nairobi without getting ruined ! Let me know if this is of interest !
GOOD WEEKEND EVERYONE !

albert · Post by **albert** » Tue May 04, 2004 8:23 am

allo, wath for you d,ont cant rebuilt yours trs, go on the web and look for ,type3and4 org. or type4 org. and they have mécanic service information for trs, open your trs, and look inside wath geer have the problem and horder by post the correct parts manys inside parts are the same type3 or type1 or2 the différence is the ratio , exa. 1for4, and i have on the web e spécialist for type4 trs. i have couple adress for that in usa good lock albert