16V Rabbit 100mm flanges.

[wildfire@albany.net (|"#1"|) (Wildfire)]

RE: tranny questions

> I have swaped an 16v engine and trany grom an 88 gti ti my 1980 rabbit.
> In the process I added a set of low compression pistons and custom made
> manifold and a garret t04 turbo.  When I was going to install the axles,
> i foun out the trans flanges are 100mm and the rabbit cv joints are
> 90mm. So I decided to replace the 100mm flanges with the old 4gear
> tramsmission 90mm flanges.  Another problem. They don't use the spring;
> there are not identical.  somebody told me that some economy jettes and
> golf model use the 90mm flanges in modern 5 gear tranny.  Does any have
> any other suggestions.

     More than likely the easiest way to get around this is to leave the 
100mm flanges on the transmission and simply install a set of new 100mm CV's 
on the axles.  

     Ta Daaaa...easy.

     Sean
     wildfire@albany.net
     SYSOP: BOB'S WORLD BBS

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