Converting Auto To Manual

[wood73]

I am going to be changing the engine in my 2.8 gal, is it straightforward to convert the auto to a manual.

is it just add a pedal, change the stick and linkage and slap in a clutch or is it something altogether more complex?

[Bigjeeze]

Hmmm.. I would ask for Vr6/3.5 Bullets input on this one. You may have all sorts of issues.

 

Drive shafts may be different.

 

Clutch pedal and Master cylinder might also be tricky.

 

I think also that the ECU will need to understand that the Auto box has gone as well.

 

Not sure about exhaust routing etc - that's probably all right.

[Guest MATT jr]

i have always been told its not worth converting one from the other.

 

MJR

[NikpV]

Master cylinder might also be tricky

 

thought it was in the gearbox - not sure - we have an auto :)

[Bigjeeze]

Master cylinder might also be tricky

 

thought it was in the gearbox - not sure - we have an auto :)

 

 

As far as I know (and I am not sure) the slave cylinder is in the bell housing but the master cylider is elsewhere - but of course I could be wrong! ( I usually am)

[Guest neil_wiles]

OK If you want a list of the things your gonna have to change or fit.

 

Pedal box

Pedals both brake and clutch due to size and shape.

Master cyl not in the gearbox.

gearbox

ECU

clutch

 

and that does not even touch on the mountings or cabling.

 

Not a job for an ametuer.

[NikpV]

Master cylinder might also be tricky

 

thought it was in the gearbox - not sure - we have an auto :)

 

 

As far as I know (and I am not sure) the slave cylinder is in the bell housing but the master cylider is elsewhere - but of course I could be wrong! ( I usually am)

 

 

thats right - you're not wrong - this time - thought it was odd when I posted it, memo to self : engage brain before fingers :lol:

[tiny]

And then of course you have to consider the gear change mechanism/lever and associated interior trim.

[raymac]

and a new flywheel and starter motor and clutch etc etc etc etc :D :D big bucks and a bigger headache me thinks :D

[wood73]

ah well, i prefer the auto anyway :D

[morphico]

Many many moons ago i converted an old MKII escort estate (in roman bronze metallic....not $hit brown like many people said it was!!) from automatic to manual and that was a ball ache of a job in the end.

 

Had to change flywheel, gearbox, engine to gearbox flange/gasket, pedal box including all pedals, driveshaft, make new gearbox mountings because the gearbox tunnel was wider on the auto than the manual and the auto mounting plate allowed the manual box to drop too low (had to guestimate the drop needed then added several washers to make up the remaining mm requirements) , make a hole for clutch cable (you will possibly need the clutch/brake master cylinder for the galaxy unless yours has the same model but the clutch parts are blanked off), fit new carpet and gearbox trim panel inside then i had to get a big hammer and make a very large dent in the gearbox tunnel so my foot could actually operate the clutch pedal.....there was a big difference in widths

 

Dunno whether the same problems would occur on the galaxy, I only changed mine because I had a doner car given me and being a 1.3 the auto box would suck all the power there was......if there was any power in an old ohv 1300cc Mk II escort estate that is :D

 

Hope this helps

 

Scott