Re: Audi 100 2.0 non-quattro manual gearbox

[turbo@steelcity2.steelcity.net]

David Boyd wrote:
> 
> Having a problem (does anything *ever* go completely to plan with these
> things ?) with fitting a replacement (second-hand) type AMK (aka 012)
> gearbox into an '89 Audi 100: when it came to mate up the drive flanges of
> the replacement box with the shafts, only then was it discovered that the
> bolt holes on the flanges of the replacement box are M6 threads whilst the
> originals were M8. The local Audi dealer denies all knowledge of M6 bolts in
> this application, saying they have only come across M8. I cannot find out
> exactly which model/year of car the `replacement box came out of, although
> in all other respects, including part no. it seemed to match the old one.
> One option would be to try to swap the drive flanges from the old box to the
> new - I think they can just be knocked out, but rather than disturb the new
> box in situ, I have access to machine shop facilities and am therefore
> getting the ends of all the 12  M8 bolts rethreaded M6 and radiused back.
> Would be very grateful to hear from anyone with any knowledge of this
> strange variation. (The AMK is the '88 onwards gearbox, with the electronic
> speedo drive).
> 
> Thanks
> 
> David
> 
> john@dboyd.demon.co.uk
> Cumbria, UK.
	If the gear box is the same externally the drive flanges should be
interchangeable I know for fact it is possible on the auto boxes.Maybe
the replacement you recieved came from a 80/90 quattro.Check the final
drive ratio.Do this by using the code stamped on the bell housing.
turbo
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