Converting to a Automatic trans..., I give up! |
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Converting to a Automatic trans..., I give up! |
barebrad |
May 27 2014, 11:56 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 54 Joined: 13-September 13 From: Huntsville, Al Member No.: 16,382 Region Association: South East States |
OK all, I've spent the last year restoring a 73 2.0 with my son. For the last 2 months we have been trying to teach him to operate the clutch. I give! During this same time, I've been able to teach his younger brother and sister to drive the clutch. Guess some people can't figure it out. So I am considering updating to an automatic. Been researching the web and it appears the transaxle from the Audi 4000 is a good candidate. I would like to keep the standard 914 2.0 engine. Anybody have any experience in such a swap? What costs are involved other than the trans? Where do you go to get an adapter plate?
Little help and advice! Thanks! |
rhodyguy |
May 28 2014, 10:50 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,188 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
when teaching my younger son i found my presence in the truck, my old international pu, added to the stress. every time he killed it he looked over at me and said "i'm sorry". "feel the clutch son". he was more worried about hurting the truck, me getting upset, and not focusing on the task. agreed on the 'don't touch the gas for now'. went to a mall early in the am. climbed out and told him don't worry about the truck you won't hurt it. he had it pretty well mastered in a half hour.
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mepstein |
May 28 2014, 12:41 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,511 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
when teaching my younger son i found my presence in the truck, my old international pu, added to the stress. every time he killed it he looked over at me and said "i'm sorry". "feel the clutch son". he was more worried about hurting the truck, me getting upset, and not focusing on the task. agreed on the 'don't touch the gas for now'. went to a mall early in the am. climbed out and told him don't worry about the truck you won't hurt it. he had it pretty well mastered in a half hour. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) if your son has you in the passenger seat of your freshly restored car, he can't focus on learning. |
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