b310gx wrote:
You sometimes need to make space in the transmission tunnel over the clutch fork, usually with a big hammer. You do have to make another gearbox crossmember, as the overdrive 5 speeds have the mount further back on the box. This is usually a U shaped plate that faces forward, so the standard mounts can be used. Or either B-Projects or Pitroad sold a kit to do the same that looked really good. I'm sure that there are photos in the Album & the wiki, showing you what to do. I can remember posting photos myself a few years ago of some I had. The tailshaft is the correct length & size already. You also have problems with the reversing light hitting the gearbox body mounts. I always fitted the gearbox to the engine, then letting the back of the box down enough so you could fit the reversing light. I'd then jack the gearbox up into the car. A few taps with a ballpein hammer to the front of the body mount can help, too. This is on the right hand side, obviously.