Convert 850 Auto to Standard ?

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Robert Lutwak - 27 Dec 2004 13:08 GMT

What do y'all think of the possibility of converting my 1996 850 automatic
transmission to a manual?

Any chance I might sell the used auto tranny to help offset the cost?

Any recommendations of someone to do the job in the Boston area?

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Bonnet Lock - 27 Dec 2004 13:20 GMT

In an earlier contribution to this discussion,

> What do y'all think of the possibility of converting my 1996 850
> automatic transmission to a manual?
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> -RL

It's not a trivial job!

You'll need not only the manual transmission, but also:
* flywheel (is the engine crank the same?)
* clutch driven plate
* clutch pressure plate
* clutch pedal - and maybe its mounting bracket
* clutch hydraulics
* manual gear lever and linkage

plus anything I may have forgotten!

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~^ beancounter ~^ - 27 Dec 2004 17:23 GMT

what about tranny fluid / coolant systems changes?...
any changes there?

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Mike F - 28 Dec 2004 15:00 GMT

> In an earlier contribution to this discussion,
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Also:
- Axle shafts
- Fuel injection computer - it talks to the Auto trans. computer, the
one for a manual transmission doesn't. This will turn the check engine
light on.

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Steve n Holly - 27 Dec 2004 16:37 GMT

> What do y'all think of the possibility of converting my 1996 850 automatic
> transmission to a manual?
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
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> -RL

Click and Clack?

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James Sweet - 28 Dec 2004 02:25 GMT

> > What do y'all think of the possibility of converting my 1996 850 automatic
> > transmission to a manual?
> >
> > Any chance I might sell the used auto tranny to help offset the cost?
> >
> > Any recommendations of someone to do the job in the Boston area?

I missed that part, unless you can do it yourself there's no way this will
be worthwhile, you'd be much better off to sell the car and buy one with a
manual.

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James Sweet - 28 Dec 2004 02:24 GMT

> What do y'all think of the possibility of converting my 1996 850 automatic
> transmission to a manual?
>
> Any chance I might sell the used auto tranny to help offset the cost?
>
> Any recommendations of someone to do the job in the Boston area?

I've done it on RWD cars, but for something as new as the 850 you'll want to
find out if the computer has any involvement with the transmission. Cruise
control parts are also slightly different. Your best bet is probably to find
a wrecked 850 of the same or similar year and buy the whole car, then you'll
have all the parts you need plus some extras.

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