No, you will have to use another year tranny out of a GM vehicle in that application as GM never put a manual tranny in a 81 monte.
the tranny itself is the reservoir, check the level on the tranny dipstick to see that it is full.
Any fender from a 1981-88 Monte Carlo should work
yes
The Monte Carlo was a two door coupe made by Chevrolet from 1970 to 1988, and again from 1995 to 2007. From 1981 to 1988 the Monte Carlo was assembled in Arlington, Texas and in Pontiac, Michigan.
There should be a full description in the owners manual. If you do not have one then go to an auto parts store or a bookstore and buy a Haynes Manual that is specific to your car. jd
1981-1988
6.2 liters
drivers side inner fender wall
You can remove the ignition switch, on your 1981, Monte Carlo, by removing the retaining clip. With the retaining clip removed, whole the switch out and remove the wiring.
well... i just bought a 1981 MC Turbo, with an original 95000 miles on it for $3,600...
Bosom Buddies - 1980 On the Road to Monte Carlo 2-5 was released on: USA: 4 December 1981
It is important to gap the spark plugs at the right size. The spark plug gap for a 1981 305 Monte Carlo is .045 inches.