Converting from automatic to manual transmission

Hi guys i bought a 1981 golf from an old lady it is curremtly automatic transmission i would like to convert it to manual transmission i no it is possible what would i need and is it a big job

Thanks yourhero

Hi  

I would be thinking of gear stick and linkage , pedal assembly , clutch cable , and of course a gear box . You will also need possibly a flywheel , steering rack [for gear linkage] and a complete clutch assembly , also some of the wiring will need altering to get rid of the automatic inhibitors . If you get a Haynes manual and look at the automatic gear box section then imagine what you need to get rid of it all it becomes more straight forward .  

Best start would be to find a Haynes manual then obtain a donor vehicle and nick all its bits or speak to crazyquiff on here re parts as he has a large stash see : www.golfmk1.co.uk or drop him a PM via the site .

This will be quite an easy conversion once started and advice is always available on here . keep us posted on how it goes .

Cheers…………

Thanks for the tip chudd  

Did an auto to manual kit for a chap a month or so ago - can't remember who though.

I think chudd has covered most of the parts you need, and I have most of them.

Cheers

Rich

If there's nothing wrong with the auto box why change it ??????

Only seen 2 other auto Cabs and 3 tin tops, they are quite rare…….
….and with a Weber carb, and everything set correctly (kick-down etc..) they can really shift.
…and we are STILL getting 35 mpg all round…..the same as the GTI…

Thanks guys for your help i wanted to change from auto to manual because i personally prefer manual

Sweet

Hey guys i have succesfully done the conversion it was alot of work alot of complicationd but it was done and the engine is strong it took almost 2 weeks but going at a slow pace

Cheers

Good to hear of success. Well done.
Did you make notes / take pics ????? Just in case anyone else wants to know how to do it. Would be nice to know exactly what's involved.

What's happened to the old auto box????

The old box the mac took for himself and i was dumb i didnt take any pics