Originally Posted by
bj928
i did hear that a v4 bellhousing out of a transit would work to fit a type 9 on a v6 essex, or if you got a friend in south africa, they fitted the essex right up to 2000 in sierras and they had 5 speeds, may or may not have been type 9's
Dunno how easy it is to get a hold of the v4 bellhousing

Will have a look to see mate, thanks!