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[smudger483]

hi all i want to convert my auto to manual ive got a donor 998 city e with the engine and subframe what else would i need and is there any welding need doing to complete thanks smudge

[ShoutforJoy]

Hi

Take a look at this topic here. Somewhere within the replies there is a link to a load of PDFs that document the procedure.

http://www.theminifo...howtopic=167846

hope this helps

[Spitz]

hi all i want to convert my auto to manual ive got a donor 998 city e with the engine and subframe what else would i need and is there any welding need doing to complete thanks smudge

If you have the subframe and engine available....just swap them over as a unit.
or
You could pull the engine out of the donor and drop it in place of the auto engine....you would just need to install 3/8" spacers on each side of the engine between engine and mounts.

The rod change shifter will bolt right up in place of the auto shifter.

[smudger483]

ok thanks so what do i need to do with the pedal box should i take the one from the donor car or just add the clutch pedal to the auto pedal box

and another quick question does anybody know what socket i need to take off the 2 big bolts securing the top of the subframe ive measured it as 1"3/4 and can you get a socket this size thanks

[Guess-Works.com]

You just need to transfer the clutch pedal over

Two turret bolts are 1.5/16"

[smudger483]

thanks for that guess-works and cant wait for another fun filled day on the mini

[M J W J]

you would just need to install 3/8" spacers on each side of the engine between engine and mounts.

It's a 3/8" on the clutch side only. Don't bother with the conversion mounts as that is all the one is. You also need to connect the two inhibitor switch leads together.

[WiredbyWilson]

you would just need to install 3/8" spacers on each side of the engine between engine and mounts.

It's a 3/8" on the clutch side only. Don't bother with the conversion mounts as that is all the one is. You also need to connect the two inhibitor switch leads together.

I can speak personally that only putting a spacer in on the rad end does balls it up. Also I don't think the bolt holes line up do they? (was 5 years ago when i did mine!

[Spitz]

you would just need to install 3/8" spacers on each side of the engine between engine and mounts.

It's a 3/8" on the clutch side only. Don't bother with the conversion mounts as that is all the one is. You also need to connect the two inhibitor switch leads together.

Nope....3/8" on each side is what worked...fits nice.

Ah yes,....one hole on the rad side will also need to be redrilled. Can't remember if the forward or rear one though.