I have a project to finish and need trans parts.
I believe the Pantera uses a 5-DS transmission, correct?
Well, there was a 4-DS version that ZF made. I believe it is so similar to the 5 speed that only the back half of the trans was different. The research I have found, and from calls to ZF, leads to Lloyd, and the rest are dead ends. I am willing to fly myself and the transmission almost anywhere to piece it together, or to compare parts. Since this is the only transmission 4 speed I have access to, I can not let it leave my vision. I have most parts, but it has been mangled so I would like to view the inside of a 5 speed as I believe I would be able to acquire a working transmission by interchanging mating gears. I only say this because there are 5DS part numbers currently in the gearbox. I was told the 4 speed was most likely a small delivery truck in lower Europe that went out of production even before the car was built. The builder admitted wanting to upgrade to the 5 speed but never got around to it. I would like to post this here to see what response we get and or help. Thanks for your time.
by the way if you are curious as to what the Tom 2 looks like click here....
http://www.theautochannel.com/publications/magazines/sc...g-sept-98/pg78.frame
Thanks,
Wayne
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