What Gearbox Is In My Astra Van? - Fixanswer

by the end plate, on a lip, you will find a code stamped into it, it will start with A or B, have a 5 digit number, then

F13/F17

(gearbox code), then a W or C (wide or close ratio), then a 3 digit number (final drive ratio).

Which gearbox does my Astra have?

If you drive a Astra with start/stop system (S/S) you're equiped with the

M24 gearbox

, the non-S/S is equiped with the M32 gearbox.

Where is the Astra gearbox number?

Its stamped on a flat,

under the end plate cover

.

How do I know if my gearbox is M32 or F40?

F40 Diagram figure 2 – The gearbox number

is located on the front of the gearbox

. On some models this can be visible by opening the bonnet of the car and looking down the side of the battery compartment. M32 Diagram figure 1 – The engine number is located at the front at the engine/gearbox separating joint.

How do I know what gearbox I have?

Open the

driver's side door and find the white card on

the side of the door that is filled with small black lettering. This card contains specific details about the year the car was made, its transmission, engine specifications and other details. Underneath or beside the “TR” symbol will be a number code.

How do you identify a gearbox?

Visual walkaround.
Visual inspection through inspection ports.
Borescope inspection.
Measure temperature. Thermometers. Resistance temperature detector (RTD) probes. Thermography.
Measure oil pressure.
Measure sound and vibration.
Inspect filter elements.

What cars use the M32 gearbox?

The M32 gearbox is used in many

Vauxhall/Opel

applications including Astra H VXR, 1.9 CDTi, 2.0 Turbo, the equivalent Zafira B models, Corsa D models including VXR and SRi Turbo, Astra J, Insignia, Meriva and Mokka .

How much oil does a F40 gearbox take?

I changed my oil on the F40 gearbox recently and put in 2.6ltrs as 200ml is supposed to stay in after draining. I think the recommended is

between 2.4ltrs and 2.8ltrs

which improves the gear changes as apposed to the 3ltrs that Vauxhall put in from new.

How much oil does a F17 gearbox take?

Registered. F17 is

1.6l

oil capacity and no drain plug.

How do I know if its the clutch or gearbox?

There's a simple test you can perform that will identify either way.

Turn the engine off and see if you can select a gear

. If you can then it's usually clutch trouble; if you can't then the problem will lie with the gearbox or gear linkage.

Which VIN number is transmission?

The Vehicle identification number is a 17-digit number where each of them has a unique meaning that is associated with the vehicle. The transmission of the vehicle is

usually in between the fourth and the ninth digits

-you would get to know the type of transmission of the vehicle.

Is a gearbox and transmission the same thing?

The term transmission properly refers to the whole

drivetrain

, including clutch, gearbox, prop shaft (for rear-wheel drive vehicles), differential, and final drive shafts. In America the term is sometimes used in casual speech to refer more specifically to the gearbox alone, and detailed usage differs.

What are the different types of gearbox?

Helical gearbox.
Coaxial helical inline gearbox.
Bevel helical gearbox.
Skew bevel helical gearbox.
Worm reduction gearboxes.
Planetary gearbox.

What are gearbox codes?

The gearbox code is

the bottom of the gearbox

and on the left side between the ribs and the gear carrier, it will usually consist of a number followed by a letter or two or three letters followed by a series of numbers. The code is the number and letter or the letters, the numbers signify the date of manufacture.

Where can I find the transmission part number?

Using a good flashlight, look

for part numbers stamped into the transmission pan or the transmission itself

. Your local auto part store or dealer will be able to cross-reference the numbers to determine the kind of transmission the part belongs to.