Another option if you don't want to remove the clip holding the "finger" and deal with the spring, just remove the black plastic stop on the arm and pivot the arm downwards until the "finger" is out of the way, then just remove the bearing.
Also from SA dude. Did my box today, also ffz, however there is no drain plug for the gear oil..... is it the little spline screw OT is it the 17mm allen key plug on the diff side? Anyways, mine needed a whole litter of oil. I neglected it way too long
@@MaxUlf-e1k Hi bro, yeah the 17 allen key sits right at the bottom of the gearbox you will see it , more towards the bottom back of the gearbox. That's the drain on the FFZ. And the filler hole is the 17mm allen key on the side of the gearbox.
now this kinda information is what the Mk2/3 scene needs .. well done.. this very information i was looking for quite some time. to swap out a bushing on that lever arm that is leaking like crazy.. and seeing while i do that i can swap out this bearing (y) thank you man :)
Iv been through enough gearboxes...defo chocolate...not killed them with clutch dumping,or shifting snapier than the synchros can match if you get me...but on my mk4 it was the bell housing longshaft side cracking X3 times....engine mounts where good not silly low or heavy wheels as running normal mk4 montreal 2 alloys... Keep up the good work🙏
Real informative video - love it. I replaced my clutch kit on my mk1, fitted new release bearing and fitted a new clutch cable. The problem I am experiencing is when I push the clutch pedal weird noises come from the gearbox. The flywheel has been fitted correctly and sits nice and flush. What could the issue be? Would appreciate your assistance
@@RestoDesignsnando 100%. Clutch was not making that noise at all before. Also after fitting the new clutch and bearing and clutch cable. I have adjusted the cable as well
Huzzit brah... I got a question for u , So I took my transmission/gearbox off to change my clutch which I did and I put the transmission/gearbox back in and this is where I'm having a problem, So I start putting gear oil in and then I notice it leaking from right underneath the oil pan like it ain't sealed or something so my question is does it take a gasket or something or how can I fix it... Thanks brah
Leaking oil could be one of the two seals on the gearbox input shaft, unfortunately you are going to have to remove the gearbox again to check which one, I would replace them both. Here are the part numbers 020301261A and . 020301215C
I watched your video and I change the rod and release bearing thinking that was the problem as the clutch pedal stays down and wasn’t that the problem at all And just so you and everybody know this don’t need to take the clutch lever of like you did just remove the plastic clip and it will fall down . When I remove the clutch cable and try the clutch lever it is spring and releasing back as it should Now I think the problem is the clutch cable so I’m going to buy one and see what it does which I think 99.9% that is the problem .
Hello, thanks for the info. May the release bearing cause the clutch to not disingage properly? Ive been having headaches for weeks trying to find the issue. The clutch is fairly new
Good video good info. In middle of my mk3 020 now blahhhhh. I just spin and jumps out of gear when I would try to put in first??....It leaks fluid out the end cap I think....
Yes unfortunately I did more investigating since got it out and found many problems... Watch "1997 jetta 2.0 020 dif blow up" on RUclips ruclips.net/video/pI_gGfVkbGU/видео.html
I had an mk2 back in the day and had the release bearing issues , I drove that car for a year with no clutch (and I’m not lying). Starting it in 1st gear at every red light. Lol didn’t have the money or the care to fix it.
Hello sir, I have a question, please I need your advice, my car is equipped with chv transmission. 18045 and under it is written 14 1. I couldn't find on the Internet what gearbox it is, it used to be an automatic before I bought it and it was rearranged. Maybe you can help me . I will be very grateful.
i am in the middle of a clutch change rn, i have the same gearbox, and i am kinda Confused about the tdc with the clutch, is it vital for the engine for the clutch to be in tdc?
First remove that green cap it the end of the gearbox and see if the clutch release bearing hasn't broken up, also check by removing the clutch arm to see if the clutch release bearing pivot arm hasn't broken.
So I could possibly do this on my mk3 2.0 with the engine and transmission still in the car? The clutch engages fine, but there's a clacking sound when I push the pedal about a third of the way in
I just swapped my clutch and now gearbox runs all the time unless i push clutch on the floor, is this a sign on this bearing breaking or did i do something wrong
@@RestoDesignsnando sorry, what i mean is, even when i dont have a gear on, cv flanges keep spinning. I have not yet installed axles just in case i need to take it apart again
Good day, I have problem with my mk1 , when I clutch the release bearing and rod are stiff to move in and out to select gear 1. What could be the problem?
Hi, that sound like maybe the push rod is slightly bent. But also the release bearing side sits in oil, check that there isn't any metal bits in the oil, that could also be what is causing your issue.
If the bearing is good and gets replaced every time the clutch does it should and well last a very very long time, but then you have to take into account your driving style, as a lot of people sit in traffic in gear and foot on the clutch. Also best to check the ends for signs of wear. Glad you found this helpful 👍🏼
My mk4 pushrod keeps getting shorter and it keeps destroying the release bearing I put new clutch kit and new slave cylinder the problem persist when the car idles I can hear the release bearing making a noise I have replace this about 10 times now always the release bearing and push rod PLEASE HELP!!!😭
That is very odd, have you put that washer that goes on the pressure plate in-between the crank? Is the metal gasket that goes in-between the engine and gearbox in place? Sounds like the gearbox is too far in(towards the engine) due to that gasket not being there, or the clutch is too far out, pushing against the push rod. So when you push the clutch pedal the rod is too long and kills the bearing.
I really don’t like this type of gearbox, they are prone to fail. And they can fail in quite a few ways. They can just simply fail or cause a dangerous situation. Anyhow good video. :)
Thanks 👍🏼, yes totally agree with you, these boxes are bad news, one thing I have noticed of the years, a mk1 GTI 1.8 with 112hp will have the odd issue, a mk2 1.8 GL with 90hp will have the odd issue, yet a 75hp mk4 kills these gearboxes all the time. They don't like the extra weight at all, even with less power! 020 = Chocolate gearbox lol
@@RestoDesignsnando i dont think that is too bad since i was going to try get atleast 110 hp out of aaz engine so if something breaks on stock power i know what i need to change for higher power output.
It's a push fit cap, new ones only about cost 5€ the green top on top of the box which is for the timing mark is the one that unscrews off, not the clutch bearing one. 👍🏼😉
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Another option if you don't want to remove the clip holding the "finger" and deal with the spring, just remove the black plastic stop on the arm and pivot the arm downwards until the "finger" is out of the way, then just remove the bearing.
Love from South Africa! I'm making 168hp in my Polo with the FFZ gearbox and it can take the power all day.
Also from SA dude. Did my box today, also ffz, however there is no drain plug for the gear oil..... is it the little spline screw OT is it the 17mm allen key plug on the diff side? Anyways, mine needed a whole litter of oil. I neglected it way too long
@@MaxUlf-e1k Hi bro, yeah the 17 allen key sits right at the bottom of the gearbox you will see it , more towards the bottom back of the gearbox. That's the drain on the FFZ. And the filler hole is the 17mm allen key on the side of the gearbox.
@@MaxUlf-e1k If you dont have that size allen key, use a 17mm bolt and weld a arm to it and make a tool like i did lol.🤣 Works out cheaper haha
now this kinda information is what the Mk2/3 scene needs .. well done.. this very information i was looking for quite some time. to swap out a bushing on that lever arm that is leaking like crazy.. and seeing while i do that i can swap out this bearing (y) thank you man :)
Thanks mate, glad this info came in handy for you👍🏼 check out the short shift video I also did for the 020.
Hi is it possible to change the road and release bearing without taking the gearbox down ? Thank you
Iv been through enough gearboxes...defo chocolate...not killed them with clutch dumping,or shifting snapier than the synchros can match if you get me...but on my mk4 it was the bell housing longshaft side cracking X3 times....engine mounts where good not silly low or heavy wheels as running normal mk4 montreal 2 alloys...
Keep up the good work🙏
Thank you mate. 👍🏼
Real informative video - love it. I replaced my clutch kit on my mk1, fitted new release bearing and fitted a new clutch cable. The problem I am experiencing is when I push the clutch pedal weird noises come from the gearbox. The flywheel has been fitted correctly and sits nice and flush. What could the issue be?
Would appreciate your assistance
Normally that would be an issue with the release bearing. Have you replaced it?
@@RestoDesignsnando yip, replaced the bearing as well.
@@leepeyper So to be clear, it wasn't making that noise before replacing the clutch?
@@RestoDesignsnando 100%. Clutch was not making that noise at all before. Also after fitting the new clutch and bearing and clutch cable. I have adjusted the cable as well
Huzzit brah... I got a question for u , So I took my transmission/gearbox off to change my clutch which I did and I put the transmission/gearbox back in and this is where I'm having a problem, So I start putting gear oil in and then I notice it leaking from right underneath the oil pan like it ain't sealed or something so my question is does it take a gasket or something or how can I fix it... Thanks brah
Leaking oil could be one of the two seals on the gearbox input shaft, unfortunately you are going to have to remove the gearbox again to check which one, I would replace them both. Here are the part numbers 020301261A and . 020301215C
I watched your video and I change the rod and release bearing thinking that was the problem as the clutch pedal stays down and wasn’t that the problem at all And just so you and everybody know this don’t need to take the clutch lever of like you did just remove the plastic clip and it will fall down . When I remove the clutch cable and try the clutch lever it is spring and releasing back as it should Now I think the problem is the clutch cable so I’m going to buy one and see what it does which I think 99.9% that is the problem .
Hello, thanks for the info. May the release bearing cause the clutch to not disingage properly? Ive been having headaches for weeks trying to find the issue. The clutch is fairly new
Hey having a similar issue did you ever find a solution to your problem?
Good video good info. In middle of my mk3 020 now blahhhhh. I just spin and jumps out of gear when I would try to put in first??....It leaks fluid out the end cap I think....
Glad you found it helpful, yep another dead 020 gearbox by the sounds of it.
Yes unfortunately I did more investigating since got it out and found many problems... Watch "1997 jetta 2.0 020 dif blow up" on RUclips
ruclips.net/video/pI_gGfVkbGU/видео.html
@@ChuckWaggon420 cool video, when the diff pop rivets goes it makes a mess of the gearbox case.
I had an mk2 back in the day and had the release bearing issues , I drove that car for a year with no clutch (and I’m not lying). Starting it in 1st gear at every red light. Lol didn’t have the money or the care to fix it.
wow crazy.
Hello sir, I have a question, please I need your advice, my car is equipped with chv transmission. 18045 and under it is written 14 1. I couldn't find on the Internet what gearbox it is, it used to be an automatic before I bought it and it was rearranged. Maybe you can help me . I will be very grateful.
The CHV is a 02K gearbox this box looks a bit like an 020 but has a hydraulic clutch and slightly different linkage arrangement on the top.
Can rod be shorter? Because that thing that pushes the reales bearing goes up.even if i pack 2 bearings.what can be the problem
Morning my vwpolo classic is engaging very deep when putting realise bearing
i am in the middle of a clutch change rn, i have the same gearbox, and i am kinda Confused about the tdc with the clutch, is it vital for the engine for the clutch to be in tdc?
No the engine doesn't need to be at TDC, the flywheel will only fit on one way.
@@RestoDesignsnando oh! Like the pressure plate. Thanks for the help!
@@kisatermi2275 Yes the pressure plate as 3 offset holes which lineup will 3 pins on the flywheel 👍🏼 you can't get it wrong.
I have a problem with this FFZ box not clutching at all. The pedal wont come up once depressed. How to remedy that?
First remove that green cap it the end of the gearbox and see if the clutch release bearing hasn't broken up, also check by removing the clutch arm to see if the clutch release bearing pivot arm hasn't broken.
So I could possibly do this on my mk3 2.0 with the engine and transmission still in the car? The clutch engages fine, but there's a clacking sound when I push the pedal about a third of the way in
Yes you car do this with the gearbox in place.
I have the same
gearbox and it's making a grinding noise when I release the clutch to move in any gear. I wonder would it be the release bearing
yes it does sound like the release bearing.
Just check the fluid level
I just swapped my clutch and now gearbox runs all the time unless i push clutch on the floor, is this a sign on this bearing breaking or did i do something wrong
Sorry I don't understand "gearbox runs"?
@@RestoDesignsnando sorry, what i mean is, even when i dont have a gear on, cv flanges keep spinning. I have not yet installed axles just in case i need to take it apart again
@@johannesperkio1829 ok that is normal. that's just the friction of the gearbox oil. Put the shafts on. 👍🏼
I did this on mine, but still getting a metallic grinding noise when depressing the clutch pedal, what could that be then?
Good day, I have problem with my mk1 , when I clutch the release bearing and rod are stiff to move in and out to select gear 1. What could be the problem?
Hi, that sound like maybe the push rod is slightly bent. But also the release bearing side sits in oil, check that there isn't any metal bits in the oil, that could also be what is causing your issue.
Hi i hv prblem too wit my gearbox it has a grinding sound when i realise th clutch. I dont knw if its bearing problem or wat. Can u pls help
yes it could be the clutch bearing under that green cap or it could be the push rod plate at the clutch side.
Thx for the tip mate.
Can it be possible to do everything as it's shown on the video then after all that car doesn't clutch?
No clutch pedal do you mean?
please tell me what is the number of the green cover
Here you go 020 141 073 A
@@RestoDesignsnando Thank you 🤝👍
I have a clutch with very little clutch movement/engagement . Could this be a worn pushrod?
Yes if you have a self adjusting clutch cable and/or it is hard to select 1st or R yet the clutch pedal is fully pressed down.
what is the name of those seals in the bellhousing? thanks
Gearbox input outer shaft seal and gearbox input inner seal
Thanks for sharing this info. You showed the difference in the push rods, did you change this out as well? How long does a push rod typically survive?
If the bearing is good and gets replaced every time the clutch does it should and well last a very very long time, but then you have to take into account your driving style, as a lot of people sit in traffic in gear and foot on the clutch. Also best to check the ends for signs of wear. Glad you found this helpful 👍🏼
Mais uma informação muito útil
Continua o bom trabalho💪
Obrigado amigo.
My mk4 pushrod keeps getting shorter and it keeps destroying the release bearing
I put new clutch kit and new slave cylinder the problem persist when the car idles I can hear the release bearing making a noise I have replace this about 10 times now always the release bearing and push rod PLEASE HELP!!!😭
That is very odd, have you put that washer that goes on the pressure plate in-between the crank? Is the metal gasket that goes in-between the engine and gearbox in place? Sounds like the gearbox is too far in(towards the engine) due to that gasket not being there, or the clutch is too far out, pushing against the push rod. So when you push the clutch pedal the rod is too long and kills the bearing.
Mk4 has the o2j?
he said for the 1.4 and 1.6
You never showed how to do the other 2 seals?
You use a pick or flat head screw driver to remove them and then just tap the new ones into place,
Can I get contacts of a person with mk1 spare parts please
I really don’t like this type of gearbox, they are prone to fail. And they can fail in quite a few ways. They can just simply fail or cause a dangerous situation. Anyhow good video. :)
Thanks 👍🏼, yes totally agree with you, these boxes are bad news, one thing I have noticed of the years, a mk1 GTI 1.8 with 112hp will have the odd issue, a mk2 1.8 GL with 90hp will have the odd issue, yet a 75hp mk4 kills these gearboxes all the time. They don't like the extra weight at all, even with less power! 020 = Chocolate gearbox lol
Never, my mk1 has over 300000kms and never had my box fail....
Fitting a jetta 4 gearbox into golf 1
Could of just removed the vw plastic clip to release the arm from the bearing
oh yes ok, thanks for sharing.
I think i lost my reverse gear :D atleast half of it, spins like half a wheel and then grinds and again half a wheel :P
Sorry to heard that friend, yes these gearboxes break reverse gear a lot and yours sounds like reverse is broken.
@@RestoDesignsnando i dont think that is too bad since i was going to try get atleast 110 hp out of aaz engine so if something breaks on stock power i know what i need to change for higher power output.
@@Tuonon3n nice 110 from aaa, torque is the killer, I bet your AAG has more than 250Nm
Should of just unscrewed the lid instead of doing all that damage to the green top. Would of took 2 mins easier
It's a push fit cap, new ones only about cost 5€ the green top on top of the box which is for the timing mark is the one that unscrews off, not the clutch bearing one. 👍🏼😉