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harleytrike
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GEARBOX

Post by harleytrike »

How can i tell if a gearbox is a 4 or 5 speed when its not in a car


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If it is for 4 cyl, if it is 5 speed it has a sandwich part.
If it is a 5 speed eco, reverse switch is on the top.
If it is a 5 speer sport, reverse switch is on the back.

4 speed for 4 cyl
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5 speed eco for 4 cyl
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But, better look at these topic
http://www.bmwe21.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1977
1980 316/1
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3 lines above this thread theres a 4 page thread on gearboxes
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