Manual gear box

[Guest]

I am thinking about changing my auto box to a manual box if anybody has any advice like how difficult it is this would be much appreciated. And also would my starter fit because if I am correct isn't the starter on the other side.

[new to this]

the starter will be the same,theres a few parts your need for the conversion

dave

[DJT]

You'll need a good box c/w overdrive, engine to gearbox adapter plate, flywheel, clutch, pedal box, prop shaft, wooden gear-lever surround, clutch master cylinder, slave cylinder, hydraulic pipe and gearbox wiring loom. The starter motor doesn't change sides.

[Guest]

Would any body know where I could acquire these parts are they readily available or am I being a bit hopeful

[new to this]

try the tim,look in the for sale section on here,he was selling a gearbox, he may have all the parts you need

dave

[Flying stag]

I recently had mine converted over. Granted, Robsport did it for me, but they didn't have any problems getting the bits.

Hope that helps.

Ian

[Chinski]

Was the conversion expensive? It sounds it?

[Flying stag]

Was the conversion expensive? It sounds it?

The actual conversion cost wise was similar to the cost of converting from a 3 speed to a 4 speed auto box. Roughly £3000. That included a refurbished gearbox and overdrive, the clutch, pedal box, a load of other stuff like gear surround, labour and VAT. I am really pleased with the conversion. I had some other work done at the time (polybush, steering column rebuild, and diff/driveshaft) combined it has transformed the car.

I always wanted a manual. However when I was looking for the car, the advice I was given was 'get the best you can afford.' In my opinion, mechanical things are easier to repair than bodywork, so I specifically looked for a solid car. I read Edd's stag project with interest, but knew I wouldn't have the time, knowledge or patience to do what he did. Total kudos to anyone who can weld. I would probably end up catching something on fire and it would look awful when I had finished.