Trav 351

Hey Dudes, could any of you guys recommend a transmission establishment capable of an EA auto to manual conversion?
Cheers. Fords Rule!

fordfan351

All Panels and Parts @ Lonsdale do manual conversions at a reasonable price, give em a call or checkout the website..

www.allpanelsandparts.com.au (i think)

b-juggles

give it ago yourself...there are heaps of people on here that can help you out!

Trav 351

The only thing putting me of doing the conversion myself is just getting the gearbox out & in. unless ofcourse i take the engine out also.

b-juggles

do a search through some of the other threads....I think a tech article was written giving you a step by step guide as well...

Trav 351

I know changing from a 3 speed auto to a 5 speed manual a different drive shaft is needed, but with mine being a wagon will i need to do the same? Just a 4/5speed wagon drive shaft?

mongrelEB

A different drive shaft is not needed. I have done two or three and have not used one yet.

Alex

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AUII_Forte

mongrelEB is correct, I too have done the conversion twice and not needed a different drive shaft. My EA went from 4spd > 5spd > 3spd and I used exactly the same shaft.

Whether you do it yourself or get someone to do it, my biggest recommendation is DO NOT get a 2nd hand box unless you know the history of it/test drive it. Both conversions I have done used 2nd hand boxes and both blew up with in 3 months. It may be more initial outlay of money to get a reco box, but trust me.....it'll save you a lot in the long run!!!

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EFJase

This may help :)

http://www.ford-tech.com/articles.php?articleId=47

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Trav 351

Can anyone name any places to do a 5speed conversion in SA?
Whats a resonable price? At least $1000?
Cheers.