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Date: 17 Jan 1999 20:46:15 GMT
From: homepaulnopsamcom (HomePaul)
Subject: Re: Changing to 5-speed


>I currently have an automatic transmission in my 89 saab 900. Is it worth >it to replace it with the 5 speed box and if so how hard is it. Is it worthwhile? Yes!!! Is it easy? NOOO! As Justin said, your best bet is to have a donor car handy, as you'll need to transfer the clutch pedal and hydraulics (but the brake master cylinders in the auto cars are plumbed to accept the clutch lines). The nasty job is removing and replacing the gearboxes. Been there, done that. You'll need to remove the engine and gearbox as a unit, and make sure that the gearboxes are both of the same vintages--otherwise count on replacing driveshafts, too. It can be done, and long-term, the results will be very worthwhile, as the 900 gearboxes will last much longer than they do in the automatic cars. Paul

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