While we're on the subject of T5 transmissions, I'd like opinions on the interchangeability of the tailshaft housings between NWC and WC versions. I know that they bolt on as far as bolt pattern goes, and it's commonly recognized that they interchange. However, looking at the Service Manual, the NWC version has a needle thrust bearing behind fifth gear synchro assembly that the WC version doesn't have. Does this thrust bearing seat against a counterbore in the tailshaft housing? I've looked at the NWC and WC tailshafts up close and personal and there is a difference in the way they're machined where the end of the countershaft locates. Comments?
Bob
