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Old 24-02-2015, 03:07 PM   #1
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Default 97 WB Festiva Gearbox Change

Hi guys, just wondering if it's possible to swap the 5 speed manual gearbox from a 1.3l trio and put it in a 1.5l GLi ?
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Old 25-02-2015, 01:35 AM   #2
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Default Re: 97 WB Festiva Gearbox Change

hard question

needs a bit of online research or ask/phone a ford wrecker

they may look the same externally and bolt on

its the internal ratios that are important
also ask if the clutches and flywheels /starter motor are the same
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Old 26-02-2015, 01:39 PM   #3
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Default Re: 97 WB Festiva Gearbox Change

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction mate.

Bought myself a 97 GLi manual instead, save the hassle
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Old 03-03-2015, 08:46 AM   #4
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Default Re: 97 WB Festiva Gearbox Change

Back with a few notes after doing some research.

Manual gearbox from 1.3L and 1.5L are not compatible (Can't even be bolted into place at same point). Manual gearbox for 1.5L come in two varieties; Tin hat and Alloy hat.
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