Auto To Manual Conversion

[saint_matrix]

Hello, I am seriously considering to do an auto to manual conversion. What type of tools do I need (hoist etc?) and what type of talents. Do I have to be a mechanic to be able to do it? Thanks

 

[saint_matrix]

Or how much would someone here do it for. I live in Melbourne. Thanks

 

[nathans1987]

dont need anything special hoist to lift it out and a socket set and screwdrivers. then you need a lot of time, probably easier to buy a manual and sell yours unless you already have a wreck or gearbox already.

 

[dodgy]

not even a hoist, did mine with car on stands and a trolley jack

 

[geta]

buy my manual vn instead

 

[saint_matrix]

buy my manual vn instead

Are you selling your manual VN? How much, or would you be interested in a swap, thats if you were being serious. Thanks

 

[geta]

http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/showthread.php?t=34857 ono

 

[maginoodle]

Hello, I am seriously considering to do an auto to manual conversion. What type of tools do I need (hoist etc?) and what type of talents. Do I have to be a mechanic to be able to do it? Thanks

you can do it on stands or ramps. i prefer ramps. you should only need sockets and some screwdrivers. make sure you have everything you need before doing the conversion. make sure you have the right flywheel and dont forget to put a spigot bearing/bush in. the only other trouble you should have would be getting to the pedal box bolts in the engine bay and the bolt on the end of the steering column shaft. could be done in a day but allow 2 just in case

 

[nathans1987]

i dont like ramps coz you cant get the car up them unless you have very long ones or some type of extension(a plank of wood) without scraping. on stands you just jack the fromt up and put them under .

 

[saint_matrix]

Would any of you guys want to do it for a Auto transmission which has done less than or done 5,000kms since bought (reco'd) which is still under 40,000km warranty. You could prob sell that and make a fair bit . I live 15mins from Melbourne City, but can travel if more convenient.