Can the Getrag 282 used in an early 90's Quad 4 car be used in the Fiero V6 with just a bell housing swap (and then a Rodney Dickman adapter kit) or is this something better left not messed with? I have found an Olds Getrag 282 for cheap and wondered if I could use it if I can find the V6 bell housing?

I haven't seen much about this here on the forum despite thinking I would when I searched.

Thanks in advance for advice and opinions!

-Gary

quote Originally posted by FieroFanatic13: Can the Getrag 282 used in an early 90's Quad 4 car be used in the Fiero V6 with just a bell housing swap (and then a Rodney Dickman adapter kit) or is this something better left not messed with? I have found an Olds Getrag 282 for cheap and wondered if I could use it if I can find the V6 bell housing? I haven't seen much about this here on the forum despite thinking I would when I searched. Thanks in advance for advice and opinions! -Gary

Yes you can use it with the v6 getrag bellhousing. You should set preload on the differential bearing with proper shim though

Thanks for the reply.

I figured I'd hear more from others on the use of these transmissions though?

you can do it........ but you won't like it. lots of work to swap everything and reset the preload

Russ544

quote Originally posted by Russ544: you can do it........ but you won't like it. lots of work to swap everything and reset the preload Russ544

What does it take to reset the preload and what has to swapped in total?

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It is not preload but bearing clearance. You need some precision measuring devices and shims for the bearing races. I usually just check the mounting depth of the old race and match the new race (in the new bellhousing). That is much easier than doing the whole thing over again.

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