Auto trans to Manual trans swap
06-04-08, 09:33 AM
#26
You'll need the dust shields that go around the bellhousing on the 5 spd trans too. I think there is one on the passenger side and one on the top. Good thing you've got the 85 pedal box because the 83 bracket is different. Otherwise you'd have to take the 83 pedals and put them in the 85 box in place of the old wider brake pedal.
Make sure you get a pilot bearing and seal to go in the end of your eccentric shaft also. You should put those in with the new clutch. I don't believe that the auto cars have a pilot bearing or seal.
Make sure you get a pilot bearing and seal to go in the end of your eccentric shaft also. You should put those in with the new clutch. I don't believe that the auto cars have a pilot bearing or seal.
06-04-08, 11:59 AM
#28
Sorry, quick question - I've been reading in and im actually wanting to get the same project underway on my '85 GS.
If someone were to go to a junkyard and find an 84-85 manual, where would they find the manual wiring harness in the car? One of the last things i need it seems, as well as that speedo cable, since i thought they were the same thing, the auto was just longer.
Should be able to have my conversion done this summer, more than likely before july.
If someone were to go to a junkyard and find an 84-85 manual, where would they find the manual wiring harness in the car? One of the last things i need it seems, as well as that speedo cable, since i thought they were the same thing, the auto was just longer.
Should be able to have my conversion done this summer, more than likely before july.
06-04-08, 12:02 PM
#29
The manual tranny wiring harness connects in the driver's side inner fender in the engine bay. I believe that it is a 5 pin plug? I think that two of your wires go to the actual transmission (for reverse lights) and the other 3 go to the starter if I'm not mistaken? Anyway, look in the driver's side inner fender and find the 5 wire harness that connects to the transmission. It's pretty easy to find once you get in there.
06-04-08, 09:03 PM
#30
06-05-08, 10:34 AM
#31
Link to verify:
http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...rtNumber=13931
06-05-08, 12:18 PM
#33
here are a few pics of the car. i havent even started to clean anything. the car is filthy. its been sitting for over a year. i plan on going through everything when i do this swap. no body rust. the only rust underneath is where the brake master cylinder had been leaking, causing the metal to be exposed and rusting. easy fix now as its only minor. the only other problem i have is that when the ignition is turned off and the key is removed, the radio stays on..thats weird, lol. i'm going ot have to pull it and check the wiring. i'll fix it all. the car has a rear wing. though i'm not a fan it l;ooks to have been there awhile and if i remember correctly, i've seen other's this same style. the wing is actually metal. it will be removed. only 113K.
06-05-08, 03:24 PM
#39
the car is decently nice. a lot of original unmolested things on the car. being a GSL i really think its a worthwhile project. the body has poor paint and some hail damage. some dents are present but overall i'm pleased. the seats are shot and it needs a new rear carpet. the dash padding is bowing and the sunroof crank is beyond repair. the master cylinder is shot, the oil cooler is leaking (o-rings), and the water level sensor gasket is all but gone. but on the good side, the engine runs super well, the brakes and exhaust are new, as are the tires. so, the car really does have some good strong points.
06-05-08, 03:41 PM
#40
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07-13-08, 09:00 AM
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Don't know if this is an issue, but I know that in many cars the rear end is different in an auto than in a manual. I basically replaced the body on an old Corolla for my mom years ago (bent frame from an accident and was easiest to find a clean body and put the engine, trans, and clutch from the wrecked car into it than try and fix the wrecked one) and didn't think about the rear end and it ended up that she was going faster than what the speedometer said because of the different gear ratio in the rear end that was for the auto trans.
If this is the case I doubt that you'll really see it as a problem, but just wanted to mention it since it is always nice to know how fast you're really going.
If this is the case I doubt that you'll really see it as a problem, but just wanted to mention it since it is always nice to know how fast you're really going.
07-17-08, 06:20 PM
#46
i hope to start working on the car by this weekend or the middle of next week. i've been so busy with other crap that this has gotten pushed aside a little. when i start i will definatly be posting pics of the entire process.
07-20-08, 09:22 PM
#47
ok, the first phase has begun. get the car road ready and completely operational. complete. today, i bled the brakes completely with new valvoline synthetic fluid, made some carb adjustments and did a very good inspection of the braking system and suspension. i found that all of the brake pads need replacing and there are a couple of worn bushings. the muffler is bad, the beehive o-rings are leaking, the cooling system, though VERY strong should be flushed and replenished with clean cooland/distilled water. i gave the car a quick bath and took a vacuum to it as well as an interior wipe down. the car performed flawlessly on the road test. its a very plesent car to drive, though the auto trans, as nice and smooth as it is, really does take something away from the car. here are the pics:
more pics to follow. the swap should begin in two weeks. roughly the next weekend that i have off.
more pics to follow. the swap should begin in two weeks. roughly the next weekend that i have off.
