M20 auto transmission in m40

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CRAIGOLA1
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Fri Jan 17, 2014 3:13 pm

Hi I've got a quick question will a auto transmission from my 88 m20 fit my 90 m40. Cheers Craig
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Fri Jan 17, 2014 3:27 pm

Quick answer = No
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Fri Jan 17, 2014 3:46 pm

I try and keep away from the tech section, there are enough mongtards here already :)
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Fri Jan 17, 2014 7:16 pm

pacerpete wrote:Quick answer = No
Don't forget that an auto. box has a separate bell housing, so although the complete assembly won't fit, if you're replacing a faulty gearbox with a good one, it might well be possible to swap over the bell housing.
The main gearbox casing is identical.
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Brianmoooore wrote:
pacerpete wrote:Quick answer = No
Don't forget that an auto. box has a separate bell housing, so although the complete assembly won't fit, if you're replacing a faulty gearbox with a good one, it might well be possible to swap over the bell housing.
The main gearbox casing is identical.


Any other thoughts on this ? One says no other say maybe?
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