We got the transmission mated to the engine today. It was not as easy as everyone makes it out to be.

Problem 1: The dowel pins in the engine do not fit into the 336 transmission. The dowel pins are stepped in size. The hole in the engine is smaller then the end of the dowel pin. However, the hole size in the engine is the same size as in the transmission. So the dowel pin needs to be replaced with one that is just one size.

Problem 2: The starter needs a mounting plate. This was known going into the project, but now that I see it, I realize that it is going to be a major project.

Problem 3: The starter from the ZX2 is broken. The starter has 3 mounting holes on the flange, 1 of which is broken.

Problem 4: Only a few bolts actually mate up from the engine to the transmission. 2 at the top, and 1 at each of the dowel pins. I can improve this by 1 with the adapter plate for the starter.

Observations:

• The input shaft on the 336 is almost long enough to touch the flywheel. This makes the project of making the adapter plate a little easier.
• The pilot bearing from a 1985 Ford Bronco fits perfectly over the input shaft on a Renault 336-11 transmission. This was found after a little searching at the parts store, and a couple trips to and from the car to check fitment on the transmission.