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5th Gen Auto Box - A problem?

Engine/Gearbox questions and discussion
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Post by Vtecmec » Sun Feb 12, 2017 10:43 am

It took about 12 hours over a weekend on the driveway, the biggest issue is the gearbox mount bracket which may need replacing and will need a little bit of welding.

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Post by Vtecmec » Sun Feb 12, 2017 12:59 pm

Just to add, I don't think there is any bracket issue or welding required on a 5th gen conversion. It's a cool gen thing.....

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Post by Heartofgold » Mon Feb 13, 2017 9:23 am

Vtecmec wrote:It took about 12 hours over a weekend on the driveway, the biggest issue is the gearbox mount bracket which may need replacing and will need a little bit of welding.
I'll book myself a week off to do it then ;)

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