Familiare
Low Mileage
Dear all,
For my first post, I've got a couple of questions.
I've bought a RHD 1970 124 Wagon which is surprisingly rust free. It is however mechanically very tired.
At some point the standard 4 speed transmission had been run out of oil (leaking + difficult access to filler, I guess) and as a result, it needs rebuilding. I'm wondering whether I should just replace it with a later model 5 speed unit and therefore have a number of questions.
Do the later Lada/Fiat 5 speed transmissions have the same bell housing bolt pattern - either from the transmission housing to the bell housing or from the bell housing to the rear of the crankcase?
Are they longer necessitating surgery to the transmission tunnel for the shift lever and/or a shorter tailshaft?
Can I still use the cable clutch or do I need to fit a hydraulic one?
Are the 5 speed boxes better in terms of wear and tear etc.?
At some point I'll also need to attend to the engine as it also needs a refresh. It is a 1438cc OHV unit. Should I replace it with a twincam engine - if I can find one and if it fits, that is?
I guess in general I'm also seeking to find out just how interchangeable are parts between the various 124 and other models (eg 132).
Kind regards,
Chris
Australia
For my first post, I've got a couple of questions.
I've bought a RHD 1970 124 Wagon which is surprisingly rust free. It is however mechanically very tired.
At some point the standard 4 speed transmission had been run out of oil (leaking + difficult access to filler, I guess) and as a result, it needs rebuilding. I'm wondering whether I should just replace it with a later model 5 speed unit and therefore have a number of questions.
Do the later Lada/Fiat 5 speed transmissions have the same bell housing bolt pattern - either from the transmission housing to the bell housing or from the bell housing to the rear of the crankcase?
Are they longer necessitating surgery to the transmission tunnel for the shift lever and/or a shorter tailshaft?
Can I still use the cable clutch or do I need to fit a hydraulic one?
Are the 5 speed boxes better in terms of wear and tear etc.?
At some point I'll also need to attend to the engine as it also needs a refresh. It is a 1438cc OHV unit. Should I replace it with a twincam engine - if I can find one and if it fits, that is?
I guess in general I'm also seeking to find out just how interchangeable are parts between the various 124 and other models (eg 132).
Kind regards,
Chris
Australia