5 speed 2.1 box on a 1.6 td???

 

has it been done.. is it worth doing?? or not??

ive just got a 5 speed 1.6 td crew cab.. and the box i think is shaged.... there is a box in the van but not sure if thats any good..

im gona need lots of help people as ive never had a diesel t3 before..

first thing i need is a good alternator.. as mine is crap..   any other engines i can get one from??

Absolutely no problem. My van came equipped with a AAP 5 speed and a shagged french filth TD. Was on the hunt for a AAZ and thought I'd got one.
Turned out to be a CY, which is to all intents and purposes a JX from a passat. But at £20 had to give it a go!

First gear is still too low for every day driving and will generally move off in second  on  flattish  road.  You do need  1st  for  hill starts,  but its a quick snatch to 2nd as soon as your moving.
I do find myself dropping down the gears on long hills,  but will happily  (all be it noisily)  maintain  80mph  in fifth  on the flat.
If anything  It feels generally under geared, but in its unfettled state I doubt it would have the necessary torque for anything higher.

JX is a good little engine and will do everything it needs to. But in my experience, in an untuned state at least (as mine is) feels like your working it a little hard.