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(Message started by: martinctb on Aug 20^th, 2005, 8:13pm)

Title: Automatic Gearbox
Post by martinctb on Aug 20^th, 2005, 8:13pm

Advice needed i have to replace my automatic gearbox in my 1996 2.0lt Scorpio been offered a few but the question i have is the gearbox the same in all the models

Title: Re: Automatic Gearbox
Post by craig on Aug 20^th, 2005, 8:23pm

2.0,2.3 and the 24v all use the A4LDE

Title: Re: Automatic Gearbox
Post by SaveTheNight on Aug 20^th, 2005, 9:35pm

seems like that ...but in fact all three gearboxes are slightly different and you would be best advised obtaining the one for your model really .. regards .....STN

Title: Re: Automatic Gearbox
Post by craig on Aug 21^st, 2005, 7:58am

:-[

Title: Re: Automatic Gearbox
Post by SaveTheNight on Aug 21^st, 2005, 10:12am

no need for :-[
.... your statement was entirely correct ..they DO all use the A4LDE ..
albeit with some differences .. ;)

Title: Re: Automatic Gearbox
Post by Eric_R on Sep 4^th, 2005, 3:02am

Martin,
Yes, this question has been asked before. STN's quite right, there are detail differences inside the A4LDE autoboxes because of the different torque demand. Although all the 'boxes are externally identical the internal arrangements of the Reverse/Direct Drive and the Forward clutches are as folllows:

The 24V has 6 friction and 6 steel plates in both the R/DD clutch and the F clutch.

The 2.3 has 5 friction and 5 Steel plates on both the R/DD and the F clutch

The 2.0 has 4 friction and 4 steel plates on the R/DD clutch and 5 on the F clutch.

For this reason it is advisable to use a reputable specialist and make sure that the correct 'box is fitted from the outset - or get them to rebuild your own box, this makes sure that the job is done right. ;)

HTH

Title: Re: Automatic Gearbox
Post by howiedintheplace on Sep 4^th, 2005, 9:47am

Guys & I thought the bell housings was the only difference?
I reckon you could fit a 2.9 or 2.3 to a 2.0L then but not a 2.0 to a 2.3 or 2.9 due to it not being "man" enougth to handle the torque?
That would be good news for 2.0 owners as they seem quite hard to get but there is plenty of Cossie auto's they could fit?
I know not ideal but would save a few from the scappy.