205 Gearbox suggestions =)

[nickipug89]

Hi,

Ive got a cracking little 205 xs, which im constantly trying to get more out of. The bearing in the gearbox are giving up the ghost and to be honest, i don't want to faff about fitting new bearings, i just want to get a reconditioned gear box..... Oh i forgot to mention its got the SR gearbox instead of XS.

Does anyone know if i could bolt on a 1.6GTi gearbox? I dont want to go and get one if its not going to fit. Also i've seen debates about the XS and SR gearboxes, which one is really better?!

Any help i would be muchly greatful, Ta =)

[oldpug]

I`m sure the 205XS has a TU engine & MA gearbox set up.The 205GTi has a XU engine & BA gearbox and the GTi box will not bolt on to a TU engine.I think that any MA box, Peugeot or Citroen around that year will fit your 205.

[nickipug89]

Yeah, that makes sence. Do you know much about the SR and XS gear boxes? I've heard that the XS is a better box, but the my uncle (who owned it before me) says he put in the SR as the gear ratios are better?!

Cheers for your help so far

[oldpug]

They are all MA boxes its just the ratio`s will be different for every type of TU engine.As the XS is the "sports" model I would suggest you fit a XS type gear box.