Okay sweeeet! I've found a mk2 1.2 8v gearbox with the clutch and flywheel on 68k, 5miles from me so I'm gonna have a look at that today. Do I need anything else for the swap?

..... some patience lol. If you don't stick a new clutch in do at least put a new thrust bearing in and inspect the pressure plate forks for wear. I must say a clutch kit is not expensive though, does make sense to put new one in.

Once done at least check gearbox oil level, I would for the sake of a few quid just drain and fill with fresh myself

I've got the new oil already?? I'm gonna do a self service once it's on anyway. I have noticed that the clutch kit is pretty cheap tbh but would I need to match the clutch kit to the mk2 gearbox I'm fitting? Or the mk1 to go with the engine?

buy one for your existing car/engine if you are keeping your flywheel (which you should unless there is something wrong with it, not likely there is mind).

If you fit the flywheel from the mk2 get a mk2 one. They are probably same kit but i not sure without looking up part numbers lol.

Cheers mate

Gearbox Arrived today! Hoping this mk2 1.2 8v fits my mk2 1.2 16v.........

Having trouble fitting the mk2 box to the mk1......

in what way, whats the issue?

The top seems different and the size too

AFAIK Mk 2 box will fit Mk 1 but not other way around as the bracket holes are not on the earlier box, did you get a Mk 1 box by any chance?