A4LD Tranny Questions...

[PAFirefighter49]

I need to know if the A4LDs have different bolt patterns. I need to swap a tranny from an '87 2.3L to an '89 2.9L. Are they the same, or can they be compatible with a conversion kit of some sorts? Please help - new to the Tech. stuff and I need a vehicle immediately...

Thanks,

~Jay

 

[2ranger87]

I need to know if the A4LDs have different bolt patterns. I need to swap a tranny from an '87 2.3L to an '89 2.9L. Are they the same, or can they be compatible with a conversion kit of some sorts? Please help - new to the Tech. stuff and I need a vehicle immediately...

Thanks,

~Jay

2.9 and 4.0's share the same pattern. (as does the 2.8)

2.3's and 3.0's have a different pattern unique to each other. I suppose you could swap bell housings (a fair bit of work for an a4ld, IMO).

Valve bodies will be different between the 2 years you've listed, as '89 will have computer controlled o/d and lockup, and the '87 only has computer controlled lockup........