Looking at transmissions

[aaron_arthur]

I know there was a thread somewhere comparing the w58 vs r154 with pictures showing physical differences. For the life of me I can not find the thread. Can anyone help me out?

Going to look at a transmission tomorrow and wouldn't mind some help on the physical difference so I know what to look for. I'm looking for the w58 for a swap I am currently doing.

Thanks !
Aaron

 

[AbsoluteSpeed]

If it sells for less then $300 it is a W58 and if I'm wrong, sell it and buy two W58's lol

Here is the thread
http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?127003-how-to-tell-between-a-w58-and-r154

 

[aaron_arthur]

Awesome ! Thanks a bunch.

 

[Poodles]

Easiest way? The main bearing plate (where the front and rear of the case come together) is aluminum on the W58 and iron/steel on the R154. It's gonna be darker/rusted and a magnet would quickly tell them apart.

This is really useful if the tranny is still in the car.