"burntkat" > wrote in message
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> I own one of these vehicles. It's got an AT.
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> I'd take the AT over the MT any day.
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> I indeed do not understand what you mean.

That's cause you have a 4.3 and not a 2.8.

Doc

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> "amaralliya e. thenardier" > wrote in message
> om...
> > we have two chevy s10 blazers: an '87 tahoe with a 2.8 v6 (tbi) and an
> > automatic transmission (i believe it's a four speed, but i could be
> > wrong), and an '88 base model with a 2.8 v6 (tbi) and five speed
> > manual. the '88 is rusted beyond repair
> > (http://members.rvglug.org/~magtec/misc/blazer), but the engine and
> > transmission are still good (it has a little over 150k miles on it).
> > the '87 has much less rust and a rebuilt engine which is in better
> > condition, but the automatic transmission is slipping and leaking. i
> > am not interested in another automatic for this vehicle (if you've
> > ever driven one, you'll understand). i would like to take the manual
> > transmission out of the '88 and put it in the '87.
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> > what i'm looking for is a list of parts that need to be swapped (e.g.
> > the transmission, clutch assembly, flywheel, pedal assembly, shifter,
> > any wiring, any electronics, etc.). if someone could provide
> > step-by-step instructions for ease of installation, that'd be great.
> > i'm sure there are people out there with hints or tricks to make
> > things easier.
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> > this needs to be done as cheap as possible, so if it isn't broken when
> > it's removed it probably won't be replaced. after a year of searching,
> > i managed to find a part-time job and need transportation so that i
> > don't have to keep borrowing vehicles. i'd love to drive the '88 into
> > the ground, but it's becoming a hazard to drive because it's so
> > rusted.
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