gearbox question

jamesbissland · Post by **jamesbissland** » Fri Oct 15, 2010 9:10 pm

Hey all,

Just a quick question to those who are familiar with pulling gearboxes apart.
Is the crown wheel and pinion in an early 90's 2wd Leone/Omega's gearbox (with an EA82) the type that can be flipped to enable it to run 'backwards' so to speak?
Just thiking of an option for a rear engined off roader.
I know Legacy/WRX boxes cant be flipped

Many thanks in advance
James

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Sat Oct 16, 2010 2:39 am

In a word.. no

I'd just use a late model VW trans and a adaptor plate.. easy and parts available

jamesbissland · Post by **jamesbissland** » Sat Oct 16, 2010 3:43 am

thats exactly what i was after -thanks

im having trouble building a vw gearbox strong enough, and trying to build on a budget i want to explore all my options before upgrading to a porsche box.

Thanks again guys

ps.. awesome game of netball the other night.. go the kiwis!!!!!

AlpineRaven · Post by **AlpineRaven** » Sat Oct 16, 2010 7:56 pm

nah impossible.
good luck and keep in touch!
Cheers
AP

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Sun Oct 17, 2010 2:55 am

Not strong enough

what engine, overall weight and tyre size are you talking about here?

YouTube · Post by **El_Freddo** » Sun Oct 17, 2010 4:59 pm

There is a kit available that replaces the factory Ring and Pinion gear so that the diff will run backwards from what I've read. You'd have to look for it on the net as I've not got anymore information than that. The only issue with this is the cost of buying the kit as I'm pretty sure its up near a grand to acquire it.

Cheers

Bennie