Automatic to Manual Conversion

[mcmil]

Anyone here done this? My new 2000/69 had this done and I wanto to check if it was done properly. What should I look for?

[Nevada JB]

I'm about to - I know others have done it.  I have a getrag 245 in the trunk right now, and pedals coming from Europe.  What manual do you have in the car now?  4 speed or 5?  I'm going to 5 speed.  A 4 speed should be bolt in, as that was a factory option, where the 5 speed is not.  I plan to modify an E21 shifter console and, of course, the brake hydraulics need to be modified to feed the clutch.  I"m sure there is wiring around the reverse lights, but I doubt that's too bad.  I know one of the big things with the 5 speed is finding one with a speedo hookup (which mine has).  Let me know what you have - maybe we can help each other.

Edited April 29 by Nevada JB

[Guid02-DerAlteClassics]

You need a pilot bearing in the crankshaft for the manual, the auto doesnt have that. But check if the engine is truly from an automatic first

[mcmil]

I'm more concerned with ancillary items like pedals, linkages, etc. I believe Motor and gearbox both from the same donor 2002.

[Guid02-DerAlteClassics]

Well you need a clutch pedal?!🤣

 

Well if it's working it seems to be fine right. 

Pilotbearing is an issue but the rest not so much. 

As you said the engine and gearbox are a match already. 

Nothing else could go wrong I think

Did you get the correct brake fluid bottle?

2 exits below and one on the side for the clutch master?

 

That's about it mate