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Fun summer project! Weigh in on Engine/Tranny replacement. 700 1986

posted by  FitzFitzgerald on  Wed May 12 17:36 CST 2004
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Oh Boy!!! The transmission out of that 940 should be the AW-71L. -Basically the exact same transmission as what you have in your wagon right now, but with a lockup torque converter. It should bolt right in with no problem since it's the same case and housing as your standard AW-71. I'm looking for a pair of AW-71L trannys myself to upgrade my 780s. You'll notice a significant improvement in your highway gas mileage.

If you end up having to re-use your old transmission for some reason, you can fix the "rear-end" feeling in the 1-2 shift. Pull the tranny pan, remove the valve body (bolted to the underside of the transmission), seperate it, and change out the little nylon check balls. Problem solved. More info in the Brickboard tranny FAQ.

If you decide to get rid of your old engine and can't find a buyer for it, consider keeping the head. It seems like people on the board have occasional overheats that result in a warped head and keeping a spare would be a good idea. (or to be able to offer it to someone else at a later date)

God bless,
Fitz Fitzgerald.
--
'87 Blue 245, NA 238K






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