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Post by Simon1275mpi on Dec 31, 2006 15:40:56 GMT
Now - a topic for discussion.
I've been led to belive an auto engine block cannot be swapped over onto a manual box. Apparently because of the oil ways.
I'm one for aquiring second hand knowledge but not one the belive it untill seen with my own eye's.
Can anyone shed some light on the subject?
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Post by monkeyjim on Jan 1, 2007 15:32:19 GMT
As far as I know they cannot be swapped .
Why you ask ? You found a low mileage auto?
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Post by Simon1275mpi on Jan 1, 2007 16:34:45 GMT
I'm looking at a low mileage 998 auto engine. The head is unleaded so will be worth it just for the head.  But the gearbox is dead, just seems a shame to let the block go to waste.  But the question remains... why are they not compatable. Guess I'll tell you all soon.  |
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Post by Stephen on Jan 2, 2007 12:41:22 GMT
different blocks completely. they look different, have a look when you get it and u will see
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Post by Simon1275mpi on Jan 5, 2007 23:23:26 GMT
I'm now the proud owner of a £20 ebay auto 998.... with an unleaded head ;D ;D Will display photos of auto block for education at a later date.  |
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Post by Rachel on Jan 7, 2007 12:53:17 GMT
I've been led to belive an auto engine block cannot be swapped over onto a manual box. I have heard it can be done  ;D Nobody lists a different crank between auto and manual, so a manual flywheel will fit an auto crank ;D The physical external size of the auto box is the same as the manual ;D Lots of work and hassle to do, but can be done ;D |
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Post by oldgit on Jan 7, 2007 19:29:10 GMT
You Been reading that book again Hav'nt you Rachel ;D ;D ;D
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Post by joski on Jan 7, 2007 19:31:32 GMT
The book called 'Gav'  ;D ;D |
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Post by Rachel on Jan 7, 2007 19:36:29 GMT
If Gav can't fix it, it can't be fixed.............his words not mine.......lol ;D ;D |
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Post by MiniHaven on Jan 7, 2007 19:49:52 GMT
yep ive done it , there is a couple of things you need to do the oilways and of course change the oli pump cos its a completely different animal other than that the process is well documented on"how to" i did it about 18 years ago cant remember a lot about it but reserch should be easyer with the net to hand .of course the flywheel needs changing , bear in mind its not easy removing the torque converter they tend to br tighter than the standard clutch flywheels
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Post by oldgit on Jan 7, 2007 19:55:21 GMT
If Gav can't fix it, it can't be fixed.............his words not mine.......lol ;D ;D ONE WORD___________________ LEXUS |
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Post by Rachel on Jan 7, 2007 19:58:28 GMT
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Post by Simon1275mpi on Jan 8, 2007 9:22:33 GMT
Well, first inspection... Oil filter into the block needs drilling, looks like the oil pump feeds the gearbox box, then the block..
Cheers Shawn, I'm going to resue the kent cam for the ducking and put in the block I got with Dave. He only let me take it on condition of getting a new oil pump, spider drive it is!
I'll be left with an auto half block so might as well have a play. ;D
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But the gearbox is dead, just seems a shame to let the block go to waste. 
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