bill 0 Posted March 31, 2008 I've noticed theres different gearboxes for the 1.6, can someone put me right please, and breifly tell what the crack is? am i right in thinking there are 2 different types? is it just that they have reverse in different places, or do they differ in any other ways? is one stronger/better than the other etc, and will they both fit on a 205 mi16? cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattmk1 0 Posted March 31, 2008 I've noticed theres different gearboxes for the 1.6, can someone put me right please, and breifly tell what the crack is? am i right in thinking there are 2 different types? is it just that they have reverse in different places, or do they differ in any other ways? is one stronger/better than the other etc, and will they both fit on a 205 mi16? cheers Yup theres two different types and they have reverse in different places. BE1 boxes as theyre known have reverse beside first and you have the lift a lever to select reverse.. BE3 boxes are on later cars, have no gate and reverse is underneath 5th. Theoretically both boxes will fit, but its a fair bit of work swapping between them as the clutch cables, gear linkages, clutch pedals and lift up reverse cable thingy are all different. Regards strength, speaking from my own experience, ive always found BE1 boxes to be stronger. BE3 boxes always seem to crunch into 2nd or 3rd unless theyve been rebuilt. Hope thats of some help; Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony 1,000 Posted March 31, 2008 There's BE1 (reverse next to first) and BE3 (reverse below 5th), which changed over around G reg As well as the location of reverse, they both have different clutch arm operation (BE3 is better) and BE1 has a lift-up reverse lockout on it. I'm not really sure that either is stronger than the other to be honest, and bgenerally oth will work with an Mi16 - you do need to be a bit careful though, as some very early BE1 boxes don't have the hole for the crank sensor on them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bill 0 Posted March 31, 2008 ok, thanks i got the jist now i think, my car has a be3 in it then, but its a bit fooked, so i should be thinking of replacing it with another be3 then, to save any problems Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony 1,000 Posted March 31, 2008 ok, thanks i got the jist now i think, my car has a be3 in it then, but its a bit fooked, so i should be thinking of replacing it with another be3 then, to save any problems It's the easiest way, yes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jord294 87 Posted March 31, 2008 i have a be3 1.6 gearbox for sale bill. make me a sensible offer, if your interested cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bill 0 Posted April 1, 2008 i have a be3 1.6 gearbox for sale bill. make me a sensible offer, if your interested cheers i@m after one with a diff in to be honest mate, but if it proves more expensive than i thought i'll keep you in mind cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jord294 87 Posted April 1, 2008 i@m after one with a diff in to be honest mate, but if it proves more expensive than i thought i'll keep you in mind cheers i take it you mean your after a gearbox with lsd? prepare to spend big bucks i'm afraid Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marksorrento205 80 Posted April 29, 2008 Just a quick question regarding 1.6 boxes, do they have a code / part no so you can tell the difference between a 1.6 and 1.9 BE3? Cheers fella's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Turbloide2 0 Posted May 5, 2008 Hi all just searching looking for info on changing from a 1.6 be1 to a 1.6 be3 Ive bought a low mileage be3 box as my be1 is on its way out. What do i exactly need to change to make the be3 fit my car ? Thanks in advance for any info Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattmk1 0 Posted May 5, 2008 Hi all just searching looking for info on changing from a 1.6 be1 to a 1.6 be3 Ive bought a low mileage be3 box as my be1 is on its way out. What do i exactly need to change to make the be3 fit my car ? Thanks in advance for any info You need the clutch pedal from a BE3 car, a BE3 clutch cable and i think a set of BE3 linkage rods. Although cant remmber if u can adjust the BE1 rods to fit or not. Also really want a BE3 gearknob if you want to be petty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve@cornwall 100 Posted May 5, 2008 You need the clutch pedal from a BE3 car, a BE3 clutch cable and i think a set of BE3 linkage rods. Although cant remmber if u can adjust the BE1 rods to fit or not. Also really want a BE3 gearknob if you want to be petty Don't need the rods, they're fine as is- but you will need the clutch pedal Shame you're not closer as I have a spare be1 and want a be3!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
