Second engine fitting. The AWD extension housing hits the muffler shield so it will be replaced by a much shorter FWD version. I hope it fits, if not the AWD housing will be cut and welded to make it fit. The release arm (hydraulic version) hits the floor so it needs some work to fit. I will use a hydraulic release bearing or modify this one to fit, it's just more cutting and welding
I need to look into the stock cable release hardware before doing any modifying.
1st picture shows the almost empty AWD extension housing before I removed it.
2nd shows an overall view of the engine and transmission with the AWD extension housing removed.
3rd shows just how long the AWD extension housing and the output housing really are.
4th picture is 5th gear and the splines that will be tied together with the coupler from Saker cars in Australia. The top splines are the end of the pinion shaft the lower splines are the output of the transmission.
5th picture shows the transmission back in the car in the correct position.
6th picture shows clearence above the bellhousing area.
Last one is a side view of the trans in the correct position.

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