I kinda figured that was the reason, and I thank you for bringing it up. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" /> I honestly never noticed it until I looked for it, but it explains why my preliminary caliper measurements using the dowels weren't worth a toad fart...

I'm milling the first one out of particle board anyways, cheaper than aluminum or steel, and should be good for a sanity check/fastener check. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

One nice thing is that the V5MT1 clutch housing and the Benz's intermediate plate both come off, so I can physically place one on top of the other for a sanity check.

Search has yet to bring up what you swapped that had a 6g72 pattern... I'm going to the 6g72 forum next...