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Re: [T3] engine and tranny compatability


On 9 Apr 2002, at 13:38, matthew neumiller wrote:

> i just bought a 72 fastback with an automatic
> transmission.  i have been working on an engine for a
> 69 fastback that had a manual transmission.  will the
> auto tranny mate up to an engine from a manual tranny?

You will have to replace the MT flywheel and gland nut with the AT drive plate 
and gland nut, and grind away some of the bottom of the case to allow you 
to reach the bolts that attach the drive plate to the torque converter.

You will also need to provide an attachment point for the AT vacuum 
modulator vacuum hose. If both engines were FI, then the easiest thing to do 
is to just swap the intake air distributors.

You will also want to find the correct parts for the 72 FI. The 69 parts are 
different. You could use all the 69 parts, but you won't have the vacuum port 
you need. 

If you come up short on FI parts for either year I can probably help.

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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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