On Sat, 24 Jan 1998, John McEwen wrote:
> Group/Chrysler, Brit Ford and Brit GM. A real possibility is to examine
> rear-wheel drive Japanese cars which used automatics. Don't overlook GM
> and Ford small car automatics such as Pintos, Vegas and Chevettes. The
> junk yards are full of these things. Get a tape measure, a pair of
> coveralls and a jackall. Have fun. I'd replace the clutch and fix the
> tranny that's in there, unless you must have an automatic-equipped vehicle
> specifically. If so, I think a Spit might a difficult choice.
I'd hazard a note of caution about using a Chevette tranny... they're made
by Opel (I think) but reputed to be weak.
Probably fine if you are using 1500 or less... Chev uses a 1600 OHC
engine.
If you can find one, go with Vega/Pinto. They're a little older, but more
reliable.
-Malcolm
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