Background later, so you can skip it if bored :) Basic question is, is the crank in the Vaux Cavalier (around a 1992),
1.8 sohc carb auto lump, the same as the 1.8 sohc inj man lump? As we cannot get the gearbox to mate with the engine, as the torque converter doesn't seem to want to locate far enough into the crank.Lee
Background; '92 Cavalier 1.8 auto with carb which somehow managed throw a rod... Anyway, couldn't find a carb engine but managed to secure a working injection lump. Swapped the heads and sorted out the timing belt/tensioner/water pump issues - now just have problems with the gearbox as above, and some sensor issues :)