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[Hughieboy]

I'm planning to switch a manual engine and gear box (1275 - 1988) into a 998 auo shell (1970's car re-imported from Japan in 91) What sort of problems may I encounter please. What is the best way to go about this project please? Any advice will be greatly appreciated.

Regards

JJ

[Carlos W]

Firstly, the auto and manual subframes are different, but minispares do conversion plates

Then you obviously need a manual pedal box so you have a clutch!

You'll need a clutch master cylinder and gearstick!

And you need to connect the inhibitor wires together!

[Carlos W]

I'd also be looking for a disc conversion for the brakes

[Hughieboy]

Hi Garlos, thanks for your advice. I've got the manual engine and gear box subframe the donor car plus the pedal box etc  but for give my ignorance as I don't know what/where the inhibitor wire are?

[Hughieboy]

Hi, Sorry - meant Carlos - no offence intended

[Carlos W]

There is a switch which means you can't start the engine unless its in neutral on the auto

I believe its location depends on the year of car but mine was on the gear selector

[Hughieboy]

Great - thanks for your help.

JJ

[smartie93]

Firstly, the auto and manual subframes are different, but minispares do conversion plates

Then you obviously need a manual pedal box so you have a clutch!

You'll need a clutch master cylinder and gearstick!

And you need to connect the inhibitor wires together!

The pedal boxes are the same, the auto has a spacer instead of a clutch pedal.

[Hughieboy]

Thanks Smartie, Was it a big job installing the clutch pedal and master cylinder in yours?

[bigtony]

hi I have just dont this the other day on mine its ment to be easyer to replace the pedal on its own but I found the spacer welded it self together I would do the whole pedal box you will need an extra steady on the gearbox as manual dont have it
also the wires you have to put to gether was on the end off slecter and was green just tape together then hide under carpet

[bigtony]

I dont have much off a mecanhical back ground and found the job easy

[Hughieboy]

Thanks for the info Noobies - much appreciated.

[smartie93]

Thanks Smartie, Was it a big job installing the clutch pedal and master cylinder in yours?

Clutch pedal is a bit of a pain because the fitment is tight, it also doesn't help that you have to be upside down in the car the change it over But it's a damn sight easier than pulling the pedal box out.

 

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