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Re: '75 99 GL with '80 900T engine?!?
Posted by Mikael H. (more from Mikael H.) on Thu, 5 Jun 2003 22:09:51
In Reply to: '75 99 GL with '80 900T engine?!?, Vince, Thu, 5 Jun 2003 18:49:20
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Your existing engine mounts will be fine, but you will have to replace the front chain cover on the 900T gearbox with one from a 1980 or newer 99/90. It doesn't matter if the cover is from a 4 or 5-speed, from 1980 on they all have the extra little lip at the bottom that prevents the oil from running out of the 5-speed gearbox. You will also have to move the waterpump cover and the alternator bracket over from your old engine to make everything fit. The exhaust downpipe is angled a little different on a 99T compared to a 900T, but that should be a minor problem if you have a MIG welder handy. Also, you need a tank with the built-in fuel pump from a 99 GLi or EMS (preferably 1980 or newer with plastic tank).
It will become a great car! I did the very same thing 20 years ago, using a 1974 99 X7 as a base. Spinning tires at every redlight race in those days :-)
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