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DougT wrote:It would be really great if those transmissions are an easy fit. More options for better 5 speed boxes.
But looking at the bellhousings for those transmissions on the 4.0 SOHC, the two top bolts look much narrower on the Cologne 2.8 block than on those transmission bellhousings. The 4.0 SOHC is supposed to be a Cologne engine but the bellhousing attachment points look different. Or am I missing something ??
It may just be the 2 top bolts don't line up and the rest work which would be fine.
So please give us an update when you match the transmission to the block. I hope it works as it would be great news.
Doug
Luke wrote:what is the pedal box off? its not a transit one
also where will the gearstick come out?
looks a great project
Neil wrote:why not auto ?
DougT wrote:You obviously know your stuff so I feel that I am suggesting something that you will know already. But have you tried changing the Auto Fluid and giving it a new filter. ? It could be other things of course but old sticky fluid generally has that effect.
Doug
Neil wrote:yes a lot of people assume an autobox never needs a service and it goes forever
DougT wrote:It seems that also you have the power steering pump still fitted to the engine (black thing with the cap to the left of the photo) although maybe it is not doing anything as there seems to be no belt. Do you have a power steering conversion as well. ?
Doug
DougT wrote:I would think that the sensible option would be to try and find a Mk1 or Mk2 pedal box and master cylinder - LHD. Like everything, these are becoming rare, but can be found after much searching. Hopefully the original mounting points are still there.
DougT wrote:Power steering is not standard. So that has been added - the common route is to take it from a mk3 but your vehicle may have it from something else. Engine out accounts for the wire between the steering column and the pump !
DougT wrote:I cannot see clearly what else is around the master cylinder mounting, but maybe you want to consider if you need a brake servo as well and if it will fit. This will affect the choice of master cylinder. And if you are looking at brake parts then maybe a conversion to disc brakes if you see the parts available somewhere - is it Short wheelbase or Long wheelbase as disc brake hubs are different ? SWB is 5 stud and LWB is 6 stud. Disc brakes will need a servo.
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