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    Default RWD 4a backing plates, auto/man

    Are 4ac backing plates (the thin plate between gearbox and the engine) the same between auto and manual?

    Also is the starter motor between auto and manual the same?

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    The plates are different. The auto one has an inspection hole, so you can undo the torque converter bolts.

    I am not sure if the starter is in the extact same place or not. It would come close.

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    Thanks Jonny,

    So can an auto plate be used with a manual gearbox? (with the inspection blocked up)

    Also, is the starter motor itself the same? ie can I get an auto starter (say out of an auto ae71) and use it on a T50?

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    I dont see why the sandwich plate couldnt be used. The starter motor will be fine
    My website: SQ Engineering - 4AGE and 3SGE upgrade/replacement parts

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    Thanks sam... I It would be different if the bellhousing flange between the auto an manual are different. I'll check it out this weekend, there's an auto ae at centre rd

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    well its going to be easier for you to find out now that I took the engine mounts off that engine and left a seat belt there on the engine hooks to lift it by, hehehehe

    also I have a starter for sale for $20 if your interested
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