You can't really go just by year in that way. In 83 aircooled models the
same DK 4 speed was fitted and in the same position as 82. In 83
watercooled the newer style tranny was fitted in the newer position.

Mark

SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott ) wrote:
> .......
> it's a 'minor conversion' but you'd be miles ahead to convert to the 83
> and later 2WD transaxle and shift linkage..
> ( from the shift knob all the way back )
>
> if your DK trans is in it's stock lacation, it actually sits 2 inches
> further forward than the 83 and later trans ..so some modification to
> engine mounting, or whatever.
>
> start considering that , upgrade to 83 and later trans, either the
> common 4 speed,