what trans in 81 2.3

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  1. MrKwik Founding Member

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    Trying to figure out what auto trans would have come in an 81 behind a 2.3. Just looking down there it looks like a c4 because of the removable bellhousing but it also looks like it might have a connector I have never niticed on a C4.
    MrKwik, Aug 11, 2006
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    Should be a C3 (unreleated to the C4).
    The C3 is related to the A4ld. Ford added an overdrive to the C3 and called it the A4ld.
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    Yep, should be a C3, the three speed precursor of the A4LD.
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    I had 2 c-3 in my 89 mustang turbo. Both leaked at front pump seal. If it comes out think strongly to have transmission person check front bushing. Don't go have the nightmares I had. I gave up Found good used c-4 with proper bellhousing to install.
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