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Got a dilemma for you guys. I have an '84 B2 with a 2.8 that came with a 4 speed which is now toast. I also got what I think is an FM145 or a TK 5 speed...didn't have time to determine which yet. I also have an A4LD from another B2 that I could swap in.
First off, the 5 speed I have may be no good. The input shaft moves up and down a little bit. I don't know how much is too much here...I have heard that a little play is OK, and also that any play is a unacceptable.
So I could either buy a clutch and slave cylinder, and see how long the 5 speed lasts. Or buy a radiator and swap the automatic in. Neither option sounds particularly appealing at the moment...so what do you guys suggest?
If the 5 speed died, an M5OD could be swapped in, right? This is supposed to be fairly low budget so I can have something to drive around town that has more than two seats.
First off, the 5 speed I have may be no good. The input shaft moves up and down a little bit. I don't know how much is too much here...I have heard that a little play is OK, and also that any play is a unacceptable.
So I could either buy a clutch and slave cylinder, and see how long the 5 speed lasts. Or buy a radiator and swap the automatic in. Neither option sounds particularly appealing at the moment...so what do you guys suggest?
If the 5 speed died, an M5OD could be swapped in, right? This is supposed to be fairly low budget so I can have something to drive around town that has more than two seats.
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