Looking for 5-Speed Manual Transmission For a 760GLE

Bluevanacd2005 · Post by **Bluevanacd2005** » 04 Dec 2013, 09:26

I have a 1983 760GLE with an automatic transmission... was really hoping to convert it to a 5 speed manual, but... It has the D24T. Would this use the same trans as a gas engine or is the bolt pattern/gearing different?

-Spenser

Post by **jimmy57** » 04 Dec 2013, 20:59

The D24/D24T is a different bolt pattern as it is Audi/VW sourced engine.

I have no idea where you can find it. Erie Vovo and SOuthern Vovo are places to start. I have no idea if they keep many early 700 parts.

Post by **precopster** » 05 Dec 2013, 03:47

Hmm wonder if you could just bolt up a VW/Audi 'box and flywheel/clutch and see if that fits. Manual swaps are relatively easy apart from pedal assemblies and hydraulics for the slave cylinder; or was it a cable 'box in the Volvo?

Post by **jimmy57** » 05 Dec 2013, 09:27

There were no RWD VW/Audi products over here.
I worked on these when they were new but there were few. I think they were cable clutches in 700's just like the 240's with D24's. 700's got hydraulic clutch hardware for gas motors.

Post by **precopster** » 05 Dec 2013, 14:00

Some of the Audi products like the 100 series were North South installations with gearboxes to suit and FWD much like Subaru gearboxes.

To be honest I can't think of a RWD VW/Audi product marketed here during that era either.