auto to manual conversion

[alex87vl]

hey guys just wondering how to go about a manual conversion into an auto as i can pick up a vl in great condition body wise only the gearbox seems to be on its way out and id prefer a manual. any help would be great thanks

[Munz]

You will need
gearbox
flywheel
clutch
master cylinder + hose to attach to box
Spigot bush
pedal box
gearbox bolts

But this has been covered searching this site will be better - google or sites like calaisturbo.com will give you complete step by step procedure

[detox_nath83]

well said Munz. its been covered heaps of times. its quite an easy process, give yourself plenty of time for errors if u have any.
u have to by-pass your neutral start relay as well which is one of the relays behind your battery.

and Munz forgot tailshaft

[alex87vl]

thanks guys ill give calaisturbo a look any idea on a prices approximation??

[alex87vl]

thanks guys ill give calaisturbo a look any idea on a how much its gonna cost??

[87RB30VL]

I guess it all depends on the cost of the parts, which may vary. I've never done this conversion (Though driving an auto aswell makes me want to do it lol) so I wouldn't personally know

[alex87vl]

can u buy all the parts in a kit?? or most of it at least??

[nasty1]

yes you can i wouldnt do it any other way.should get the kit for $500 ish and also buy a new clutch whilst your at it.best bet is to buy a whole defected vl 5spd for parts

[alex87vl]

thanks bow ill keep my eyes peeled for one ... spoke to my pop this morning (hes a retired mechanic but travels alot) and he said if i can organise the parts / spare car he will help me drop it in one weekend

[alex87vl]

i bought the car btw cost me $650 rust and dint free came with some bits and pieces as well so i thought that was pretty reasonable

[87RB30VL]

Nice work mate

[jatsvl]

just to add to that the starter motor is the SAME auto and manual, some will tell you it is different that is just plain BS.
hope it all goes well for you and keep us posted.

[87RB30VL]

That's wierd that people would say that the starters are different, one would just assume they'd be the same? What reasoning would there be for different motors, unless people think you need a motor from a manual VL?

[Nackerz]

jats is talking about starter motors not the complete engine.

the only difference in starter motors is the manual non turbo and manual turbo, because the turbo's have the turbo gearbox and have a 10 inch flywheel instead of the 9 n 1/2 inch flywheel that non turbo vl's came out with

[87RB30VL]

Lol I know, I just couldn't be bothered typing "starter" all the time so I got lazy and just wrote motor :P Ahhh true I never thought about that