Re: tranny search (formerly $#!@ i can't afford this)

[Autobahn01@aol.com]

In a message dated 11/17/99 11:24:34 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
bbell04@ibm.net writes:

> To put an 016 transmission (4kq) in a'90 80q you will need to replace the
>  clutch and flywheel and have a pilot bearing installed in the crank. Your
>  current transmission uses a pilot bearing in the flywheel and has different
>  splines on the input shaft. My memory says the two transmissions are a
>  different length. So you may need to replace/modify(?) the center drive
>  shaft. I couldn't even guess whether either shift linkage would work.

Bruce is quite right, the trans are different lengths overall, hence 
different propshafts. The shift linkage is entirely different, emerging from 
diff points on the case. And you're into changing the clutch to 
match....sounds like a major hassle. Add up the cost of the "extra" parts 
needed and you're back at the boneyard(recycling centre) trans price.

Cheers,
Chris Semple
'87 4000q
   '84 4000q Lightweight
       '83 ur-q
           '88 E150 291k
               '92 Gti