So today went well. I followed up on some people’s points and advise. First thing I looked at was the old flywheel, I can confirm it’s from an AMF engine the part number on the back confirmed this.
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it’s also worth nothing there was an additional spacer between the gearbox and engine so this was removed.
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I took some photos showing the flywheel fitment.
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then the assembly all together.
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I can safely say this is the most awkward gearbox I’ve ever fitted. The back of the gearbox clashes on the subframe along with the near side output flange catching on a gearbox dowel. It was all about the funny angles to get things in.
This is the old clutch n flywheel, looks huge in comparison. This SMF has defiantly been on my A2 for a long time, I could spin all the springs in the clutch disc by hand.
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I got to first start today and all seems well, no excessive vibrations or shaking. I did a little video for you guys.
Now it get interesting, not sure if somethings up with my linkage system. I followed a setup procedure locking the gearstick and the gearbox end with the L shape pin but only one of my lines has a spring retainer, makes 2nd gear not achievable. I’ll need to do some digging unless any of you guys spot anything obvious, next photo is a close up with the selector nut already removed.
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I also fitted a new starter as my old one was starting to stick.
View attachment 74932EGR bypass in and looking stock, Paul you got the head 180* out so I removed the vacuum line and blanked it instead
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Productive afternoon in all. Only have a few bits left to fit, various bits of trim and both shafts. I tested operation of the clutch and it feels fine both flanges spun up, couldn’t go too mad or the ABS system would have a melt down.
I’ll go get a cuppa I’m expecting a few questions this evening.