02Q/02M FWD to AWD Conversion. Plus gear set!

[@n.b.5258]

This video just popped up in my feed... I did a FWD to AWD 02Q conversion a few years ago. I wish this video was out then when I did it. I was basically going off of a ton of research and measurements to make sure it would fit / work. Awesome that more people are doing this now. It's way less expensive than sourcing an AWD transmission that is otherwise the same.

[@COMotorsports]

Yeah it all comes down to over plans. If you plan ahead you can do it cost effectively.

[@DailyBigTurboTdiWagon]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video I Appreciate all these little extra bits of info. Perfectly timed for me as a checklist 😂

[@AnonymousCSTM_B5]

Seeing your videos keeps the motivation up to work on my own 1.8T aswell.. Really fun and educating watching your activities!

[@GearGuy2001]

Thanks for diving into the technical aspects of what you are doing. I don't have any plans to build a MK5 but its been fun to watch this content and hear the more technical details of the process.

[@vwdrvrfoundat420]

Like the amount of detail that you put into this video.

[@forestcityexoticsco.307]

You guys are a godsend to the VW community. Keep it up, awesome work! 🔥💥💥

[@thorsteinelstadolsen2005]

yeah you are soo relax , calm and fun to see what you are doing!!!

[@geniferteal4178]

The details are what i come for. Keep giving all the explanation when you can.

[@adamquick1116]

Good to see a build that helps Vw Enthusiasts, That is a Solid setup!!👍

[@COMotorsports]

That's why we're here. 👍

[@kubajarosik]

@@COMotorsports One question, will the DIFF from 02m 4x4 fit 02q 4x4 gearbox?

[@COMotorsports]

@@kubajarosik I can't say for certain. I think settings different

[@DZGunner]

How do you set the preload of the gear and input shafts? The diff preload is all over the internet, but i can't find a single thing about the others.

[@TheGigglestick5000]

i haven't been able to find this either any help would be greatly appreciated!

[@progogurt]

That’s a good question I have no idea

[@cdubs1231able]

This video helps tremendously! Just waiting for a new transfercase and I'll be diving into this project for my built Tdi

[@kennethl2423]

I want to do the same to my TDI! How has your build gone?

[@terryfarkas9401]

Awesome I have to do this to my AWD beetle. I have the AWD 6 speed out of a TT.

[@shaunpc2512]

Thank you so much for the great detail that you’ve gone into this transmission build, I’m doing a 4motion R32 Turbo build so the transmission upgrades are definitely something that I will be looking into.

[@danbuchanan]

Clayton - can you make some more noise? Dave - well that’s part of the deal. Clayton - can you make that noise again? Welcome back to ComotorsportsASMR

[@k.thornton3469]

All the info is appreciated no matter how small to you guys it may seem..something new to someone else.. thanks again

[@matk22]

First 💪 Keep Up the good Work and congrats on 18k subs

[@COMotorsports]

Lets see 30k by the end of the year and it will feel like we're getting somewhere.

[@wulffenstein7249]

I really appreciate this video! Im really getting into cars and vws at the perfect time, so much good information.

[@COMotorsports]

Thanks for following along.

[@blairhong6089]

Great video guys! VW transmissions have always needed a little help (when you put massive power to them) from the old beetle days right up till today. Keep up the great work #killin'it

[@boostin20v43]

Awesome video guys! Working on my 02M right now. New USP 1-2 and 3-4 forks but 5-6 shifter giving me hell when case is tightened. Not able to move fork. Only mods are these 2 forks

[@veedubbergti]

im curious about the power goal and usage you guys are looking for. also about what power levels do the 02m/02q start to fail?

[@FWD_Problems]

My 02Q in my R had 4th gear failure from track use. its not just power, but wide sticky tires and going around corners also doesn't help. I'm only making 340tq. and the trans failed at 40,000km with about 5-7k of that on track. Currently looking at these mods myself because there isn't much you can do about it, besides going to the wreckers and pulling spares out of other broken R's. The 02Q/M is not a robust design unfortunately.

[@COMotorsports]

Doesn't need to be Rs.

[@nospeedlimits7777]

Is 02J 5speed beefier? I only see bellhousing steel plate to make stronger that gearbox, other than lsd and dog gears..

[@lamazver]

I've also did some things to mine just to have a pieceful mind... I think that very best modification to that gearbox is adding the pilot bearing extension on input shaft

[@asg936]

Great content, i love the 02m. I can recommend a pilot bearing to the input shaft too.

[@Russ8panic]

do you have a part # or link to the pilot bearing?

[@nickaldana0]

Thank you for sharing this!

[@061garage]

Great info. I would make my spare transmission stonger but i still need to make more custom tools to pull races.😅

[@COMotorsports]

Why they didn't put the shims on the diff instead is above my pay grade.

[@061garage]

@@COMotorsports 🤣🤣

[@Peaks209]

Yes, now I have an idea incase my R trans bites the dust.

[@JoediyLab]

I realize that you may not want to do more detailed videos as you do not want to give away trade secrets. But I do enjoy these more in-depth videos. At least for me I learn lots of tips and tricks. Thanks Joe

[@apgarage1863]

Great video, thanks for the insight

[@VRT4life]

Definitely one of the best 6spd tutorials out there. Good Job! Maybe it was a good idea to replace the plastic sliders that goes into the steel shifter forks with some bronze sliders. Also i wish this video explained just a little bit more on how to determine the drill point for the inputshaft support bracket since it doesn't come with instructions and there isn't much really out there.

[@COMotorsports]

This was never intended to be a tutorial. However the input shaft support is a no brainer, it can pretty much only go over way. Just take a couple measurements and that's it. No instructions needed.

[@joeyallcock1011]

@@COMotorsports HOW MUCH DID PARTS COST WITH STRAIGHT CUT AS OPTION? ALSO ON LOW BUDGET WOT TO USE-FWD-AWD ON 2004 Dodge Neon/*PT Cruiser 2.4 dohc N.A all motor EDZ engine* it's block is identical to lancer GSX,Galant Eclipse,earlyEvo's4g63 /480a & 2.4EDV=Turbocharged version PT-GT Which is the SRT-4 motor the diferences between them is the head fitted to each motor & if has a cast block or aluminium used & if the oil feed blank is drilled+tapped for a turbo the dipstick neck & crank position gear on turbo & srt-4 has more teeth so easier to tune than the N.A all motor models not mention sohc as not applicable to me.& evo has a bit less material on block/can be grinded away to marry the evo trans but that may only be on post 2005 models or a differce with the evo-x transmission but they will all ☆"mojo swap tops"~this was a book in my childhood this truck swapped its body as & wen it wanted to )☆JoeDog☆&myK-9☆Buddie☆

[@townman4518]

hell tell me where can i get those gear sets?

[@SyncroMotoring]

Killer video! Love the content! Seeing the insides of the 02m/02q makes us ,02a/02j guys feel like peasants. Lol

[@COMotorsports]

02a/j is technically more complex

[@SyncroMotoring]

@@COMotorsports I don't see it. The 02a/j feels simpler and cheaper built from factory. Maybe the shifter fork/tower system is more complex but the trans overall is cheaper built then an 02m/q for sure

[@COMotorsports]

@@SyncroMotoring agreed. However the 02m is just easier in regards to parts and disassembly.

[@nospeedlimits7777]

Ok 02j is easier, cost effective. Slight longer gears cause 5 speed.. less time lost on lap track. Also several 5th gear ratio avalaible to street, launch, drag, etc. But CoMotorsport choose to work with more complex/expensive 02M. Why the hell? Da century question!!

[@quickspool1]

I just dropped an LSD in my MKV 02Q and noticed it had excessive in/out play on the input shaft. Apparently the early 02Q’s have a tendency to have the outer race of the large ball bearing spin in the case and machine the aluminum which creates the play. I made custom shims to eliminate the play and used Loctite 680 retaining compound to hopefully stop the spinning. Something to look out for when building these transmissions.

[@COMotorsports]

Yep known problem. The dealer has a shim to fix the problem, I've fixed plenty.

[@jameshaulenbeek5931]

Ooooo... some sexy straight cut gears

[@chadbenjamin8118]

Great content, thanks for sharing with us.

[@COMotorsports]

Thanks for following along.

[@blue32nu]

This 02M case was from a AWD car? I'm not sure but I think a FWD 02M case isn't threaded for the bevel box/ transfer case, am I wrong?

[@COMotorsports]

02m and early 02Q seem to have them. This is 02q case.

[@CatsBanana-1983]

I just came across your channel a couple of weeks ago and working through the videos. They are awesome. I am not sure if you will see this since it was posted last year. You said you got upgraded gears for the transmission. Where did you get them? Thanks.

[@COMotorsports]

Us

[@CatsBanana-1983]

@@COMotorsports you did it yourselves. Explains why I can’t find anything anywhere.

[@nospeedlimits7777]

I really don't understand why everybody get mad on that bad 02M tranny.. to make it decent they have to reinforce here and there with primary shaft inner bar, both shafts twin bars, 4th gear block, special forks and inserts. They better go with 02A/02J old one. There's no reinforcing parts with it other than lsd and straight cut gear multiple choice sets but they raced with it for decades! Plus nobody tells 02j/02M new gen use new bad synchro type while old 02A/02J use old classic big synchros.. this makes wild difference!

[@Mattmazz77]

That looks like it's going to be bulletproof. Straight cut gears and everything. Nice!!! I haven't been following because I just started watching. What's this going to be used for besides awd burnouts....lmfao.

[@COMotorsports]

It's a street car primarily. The playlist for this build is pretty in-depth of the car.

[@Mattmazz77]

@@COMotorsports I'll have to check it out. Thanks.

[@gxtchopx]

QUESTION: can I remove the input shaft bearing behind the seal, without taking the trans case apart or do I have to take it all apart?

[@COMotorsports]

You're not taking out any bearings or races without taking the trans apart. That should be pretty obvious.

[@wayneywayna]

Do you have or could you tell me measurements about where the support should end up and is there a +/- you can be off alittle once you put holes in the case no going back ya know

[@COMotorsports]

It can only go where it can go. You'll see when you're doing it.

[@sebastianlorenzo4935]

Another great video. Another if I only had the money to do this 😆 What’s the update on 600 or bust?bigger turbo ?

[@COMotorsports]

G900 for turbo. 🙂

[@jaredriley1326]

Just to clarify, you only really need the awd differential correct, and whatever else for the swap? All the other gears an stuff you did was for a more intense build?

[@COMotorsports]

yes. If you watch our video "AWD swap In a weekend" you'll see more of just that. I just did the diff in that one.

[@jaredriley1326]

@@COMotorsports yeah that’s why I was asking, I thought you only needed the diff, I really want to awd swap my FBO Mk6 TDI, I have a hard time getting all the torque down through the front wheels only 😅

[@lamazver]

I also had that shaft insert but didnt like it and made my own which wasnpressed into real hard...

[@81greengo]

Where did you get the components to carry this out mods awesome content

[@COMotorsports]

We offer the gear sets, the case stuff is from Bartek.

[@81greengo]

@@COMotorsports ship to UK?

[@Mrpureflavoursgenetics]

@@81greengo fingers crossed I need this too lol

[@coreycrosswhite8890]

Hi I noticed you used the other style metal shift forks that come in a set from vw, that are slightly different then the one sold by usp. Are the style you used as good as the other metal style forks usp uses? Any downsides

[@coreycrosswhite8890]

How do you know that brace that goes through both shafts aren't rubbing the inside of the shafts?

[@awd_gli9632]

Well this was fascinating to watch. Nice work Dave. Kinda surprised you didn’t do the input shaft shim trick tho. Or if you did it’s off camera. I hate how the 02Q went to a floating input vs conical bearings of the 02M.

[@COMotorsports]

Thanks. Its not really a trick, they either need them, or don't. This one has a shim already and lash was fine. It's typically the 02ms I've needed to repair more than anything in regards to the input shaft play.

[@awd_gli9632]

@@COMotorsports there’s a trick to tighten up the floating input on the 02Q 😘 hmu Dave you know I’ll share with you

[@mayank4x]

that's good info

[@brunorafael8331]

hi, please What is the number of crown and pinion teeth for the 02m gearbox, please?

[@josedelarosa6169]

How much was for everything except for the All whale drive. I wanna do a front whale drive. But I wanna do all the supports and upgrades. You can do to an 02 m.

[@MarcusFigueroa-kb4mx]

We’re did you get the plate and support piece on the shaft and anything else I’m missing other than the gears that you have got added support

[@evopowerteam]

E possivel converter EHC 02j transmission for awd, trocando apenas o diferencial dianteiro?

[@bamdragon25]

I've been wanting to rebuild mine and add an lsd (awd swap seems too spendy and confusing) but also the stuff like pressing out the race and measuring shims is what gets me. Definitely don't have any knowledge for that kind of stuff 😅

[@COMotorsports]

It just takes time, and the right tools.

[@lanceivesdal2649]

Curious, when you did the preload checks on the diff, what was your final clearance, or tolerance ? About to do the awd swap on mine, thanks and great video

[@COMotorsports]

Specs are Elsa/Ekta. Don't remember off the top of my head.

[@steveallam]

​@@COMotorsports how many thousand of an inch did you add to the actual total back lash you had to arrive at the final shim thickness?

[@fredjones5327]

Where can I get that gear rebuild set for a 09 Audi tt 3.2 manual transmission????

[@isaacshively6705]

I was wondering if I could use my trans for a AWD swap

[@isaacshively6705]

What's the part no. for that piece I need

[@COMotorsports]

If you're trans has the bolt holes for the angle drive then yes. But as mentioned you need the AWD diff to drive the angle drive.

[@colinnorman1484]

where did you get your 4th gear input shaft insert bar, please

[@rtbh10]

What flywheel / clutch combo would you guys recommend for the TSI when using an 02M box? Would only be for Stage 1 power

[@HASHMAN1991]

Is there a PT 9 coming soon? I'm doing a similar build in a Passat cc

[@COMotorsports]

Yes it will be about engine, turbo, manifold setup.

[@HASHMAN1991]

@@COMotorsports amazing new I'm following along 😂 started collecting parts for the 4wd conversion

[@Russ8panic]

Im interested in all the beefy trans mods and where to get them, also the gearset. hit me up Love the channel guys keep up the good work.

[@COMotorsports]

Simple. Email us.

[@Jordanthejeepster94]

Can i have the links to all the new parts installed in this please? Thanks in advance!

[@IMR_Seb]

Do you know if the EA888 has the same transmission bolt pattern as a EA827? Trying to figure out if the EA888 will fit to a 986/7 boxster trans. I know the EA827 will.

[@John-zh2zy]

Sick!!

[@alextwfsk8er]

Maybe I missed it but don't you have to drill a hole in the bell housing for a splash lube system for the prop box?

[@COMotorsports]

No

[@Michal_S0L]

so unfortunately I don't think my fzq 02m in my gli has those bolt provisions. but if it did could you use a mk6 angle drive in a mk4? otherwise a TT trans would be the "easiest" to find today

[@COMotorsports]

not sure, MK6 stuff is 02Q and is different in some ways.

[@jeorgelowpez2069]

Where is the oat side of the case?

[@Seckleuve]

hello, really good work but i have a question please ! do you apply any sealant on the bartek reinforcement ? doesn't that cause a leak?

[@COMotorsports]

Anywhere there's a hole in the case requires sealant.

[@_Error_404_Goodbye]

I have a couple questions. Will these parts work for the 6 speed in a 2020 Mk7.5? My second gear synchro is gone under 20k miles and I can’t seem to find parts for this anywhere unless I’m overlooking something based on a separate trans code? There’s not a lot of clear information out there to really make this as easy as it should lol, from what I’ve read the 2020 GTI has the 02Q 6speed in it, but I can’t seem to locate any internal trans parts, anywhere, even from the dealer 🤷‍♂️ forgive me if this seems like a dumb comment, I’m kind of out of options looking around and need a little guidance. Would also like to know where I could find some upgraded shift forks as well, might as well upgrade if I open the case 👀

[@COMotorsports]

There should be no problem purchasing parts from dealer. With that said it won't be cheap and we generally would just source another transmission. However yes all this can be done to a mk7 transmission.

[@stephenmaximo4017]

How are you sealing the holes you made for the tie rods?

[@COMotorsports]

@@stephenmaximo4017 sealant

[@NVmk7]

Any of these parts interchangeable with the transmission on the mk7 gti? If I’m not mistaken it’s also an 02Q

[@VanzNavarro]

What's the (name) tool to get diff preload? Min 11:10...

[@ionutlaiu-vq5xq]

can i modify a 4 speed manual gearbox from a vw passat b2?

[@scottricci7154]

I have a o2m i need to do that to it!

[@mike15101]

Is all the beefing up the transmission for the power this engine will make or is this something you would do for any power level of AWD conversion.

[@COMotorsports]

It's because of the power were shooting for.

[@mike15101]

@@COMotorsports thanks for the speedy reply !!

[@jetonbalidemaj]

Where did you get all these parts?

[@boostedadrenaline2884]

Weird question but is the clutch exactly the same no changes to the clutch, I have a racing clutch planning on doing awd conversion in the future I'm just worried about a clutch I'm going to buy an a3 quattro box saves me time and effort 😁

[@COMotorsports]

Yes, but it needs to remain the same transmission so 02q or 02m. Meaning if you have an 02m you can't switch to an 02Q AWD trans or vise versa. The clutches are different between 02m and 02Q.

[@boostedadrenaline2884]

@@COMotorsports yeah I know them boxes have different clearances on the release bearing side of things so if mine is 02M clutch and gearbox can I just put a 02M awd gearbox/transfer box on and have no clutch issues?

[@COMotorsports]

@@boostedadrenaline2884 if you have the prevision holes for the angle drive yes as long as you swap out the diff to an AWD diff. If you're just talking switching the entire trans.. then yes as well.

[@runawaytowtruck]

How much did the gear cost ? (USD)

[@COMotorsports]

Email us for pricing

[@prisonr506]

Nice thanks

[@prisonr506]

Would be nice to find a used transmission and rebuild it so I can just swap but I been looking online and no luck finding one

[@leafydialupking1]

I kind of missed it in the video, is the awd conversion really as simple as installing an awd diff and the angle housing from an awd transmission?

[@COMotorsports]

Watch the series

[@leafydialupking1]

@@COMotorsports I don’t care about the whole car, just the transmission. The awd ones are silly expensive to replace.

[@frostcold81]

Out of curiosity, how much does a conversion like this cost?

[@NiPl8980]

Hey, did you have any clearance issues with the pressure plate? Heard some people had issues with it hitting the reinforcement plate. Thanks

[@COMotorsports]

None was of yet, but it was ever so slightly lower than the case so I don't expect issues.

[@prisonr506]

When it comes to replacing the synchronizer, it’s it hard to change them? Any special tools?

[@COMotorsports]

Depends on the gearset. Stock is mostly pressed on stuff so you will need press and misc setups to get things on and off.

[@prisonr506]

@@COMotorsports I’m in Los Angeles California and called few shop and all tell they only work with automatic transmission ☹️. I’m have to do the work myself. Any recommendations where to buy parts for the transmission?

[@COMotorsports]

@@prisonr506 if you're talking about stock stuff the dealer. Typically we don't fix them if it's just stock stuff, it's generally cheaper just to chuck a salvaged one in. If you're trying to do something like this as upgrades then yes it makes sense.

[@CAROBIN98]

Do you have a link where I can get the 4-6 gear set?

[@COMotorsports]

Email us

[@90QuattroKid]

will a mk4 gti 1.8t SMF clutch kit fit between a 2.5l and an 02q? if it fits is there any shimming i need to do? what throwout bearing do i need? will a mk7 gti throwout bearing work? thanks

[@COMotorsports]

No

[@nathancrowe4680]

I have a 2014 TDI with an 02Q in it and i swapped my flywheel to a solid one from the dual mass factory one. I then had syncros on 1 and 3 fail. Its still driveable now that i have the OE flywheel back in, i was just wondering if you guys have dealt with that before?

[@COMotorsports]

Yes common problem. TDI problems.

[@thomasstevens6761]

Is there any updates on this build guys?

[@COMotorsports]

It's about to become my focus again over winter so lots of updates coming.

[@khanbatiy]

How could I compare my FWD diff to AWD diff? Are there any differences in the number of teeth? Where could I search this information?

[@COMotorsports]

Not sure what you mean, The AWD diff comes in AWD transmissions and are splined to except the angle drive. FWD diffs don't have that, which is why you need the AWD diff, or AWD transmission.

[@khanbatiy]

@@COMotorsports I would convert my JLW transmission to AWD

[@Richie52592]

Do you happen to know the symptoms of a bad input shaft bearing ? I’m getting a rattle/vibration while driving and it’s less while idling but once I press the clutch pedal in the noise/vibration goes away. Would really appreciate your input. Thank you

[@COMotorsports]

All depends on the transmission you're referring too. But if it's still has a dual mass flywheel that could easily be it.

[@Richie52592]

@@COMotorsports it’s a 2013 Golf R. I think the transmission is a 02Q4. I recently replaced the clutch assembly to a dkm stage 3 twin disk clutch. Everything was fine. Put about 1400 miles on it and now I’m hearing that noise I described. Haven’t been able to find much info about input shaft bearings.

[@COMotorsports]

@@Richie52592 possible too much space on the floater plates. I've seen them loosen. If they get too much slack it will ruin the discs.

[@Richie52592]

@@COMotorsports and that could cause a noise similar to this ? kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6TCmoeOnKmnapI

[@nickleaning2498]

Hi great video and loads of good information. I’m currently putting an Audi TT bam engine in a classic mini. I’m looking for a 6 speed awd gearbox with long ratio (like a diesel) to get round really small wheels. Is there any you recommend. Thanks nick

[@COMotorsports]

I do not sorry.

[@nickleaning2498]

@@COMotorsports Thanks for the reply 👍 will have to keep looking.

[@harry-xg7lw]

I’ve got a issue with my ring gear & output shaft mating gears. The ones that are permanently attached to the output shafts. Both have missing teeth & the ring gear has damage aswell. Do you know if you can replace the output shafts? any help would be really appreciated

[@COMotorsports]

Grab another transmission. use it, or rebuild with match parts.

[@harry-xg7lw]

@@COMotorsports Ok thank you. I’m stuggling to find a gearbox for my audi s3 8p. The trans code is “kmc knz” do you know if that’s a 02M?

[@bobbytom6818]

🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@MrFiddy619]

Can these upgraded gears be used on a daily driver?

[@COMotorsports]

These ones are specific for that.

[@coreycrosswhite8890]

How do people afford those gear sets they cost more then the cars are worth

[@COMotorsports]

If you've spent the money to do a turbo upgrade this isn't nearly as much.

[@kennethfrazee2540]

I would probably run out of f-bombs before getting those new gears on... get all bill o'rielly and start throwing stuff around, toupee sliding off

[@COMotorsports]

Not our first rodeo.

[@kennethfrazee2540]

@@COMotorsports holy shit i"m sorry but I just went back and watched that bill o freak out vid for the millionth time and it's still fresh, literally cried a bit.

[@mduwhite8177]

Where did you buy your parts

[@05glisedan]

We're working on a 02m and waiting for parts to arrive from Bar-Tek. We're debating if it's worth installing an LSD or use an ECUMASTER EMU BLACK for traction control. What would you suggest? Platform: 2005, mk4, Jetta, 1.8t awp. Goal is 325 to 350 ftlb torque.. Thanks..

[@COMotorsports]

Well there's more traction available with a diff. Always going to be the answer on a FWD.

[@05glisedan]

@CO Motorsports Thanks for the feedback...👍

[@coolonpaper6381]

I have a 2013 Passat, can that be AWD swapped in the same way as the Jetta and Golf?

[@COMotorsports]

Never done it.

[@chriiss6936]

Hi I have a 2012 beetle 2.0 tsi and manual transmission I would like to find out witch transmission I have 02q or 02m if not them 2 witch one my car has

[@COMotorsports]

02q

[@chriiss6936]

@@COMotorsports thanks

[@johnconcepcion4128]

Hey im going crazy trying to find a mk4 R32 transmission! Can this same process apply to the mk4 02m fwd to make it awd??? 😯😩

[@COMotorsports]

Yes as long as it had the bolt holes, and you still require AWD diff.

[@johnconcepcion4128]

@COMotorsports thanks a ton!

[@DirrtyM3]

Where is that gearset from?

[@TheOriginalAwterham]

How much does something like this cost?