Automatic to manual

Im thinking of converting my automatic 1982 cabriolet to manual.

Would I be able to just connect a manual gearbox to the engine and attach a clutch or would i also need to change the engine aswell?

The other issue that i have is that i have the 1500cc engine rather than the 1600cc which i understand to be the standard engine.

Would I be best changing everything and installing a 1600cc and manual gearbox or can i work with what ive got?

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…………

You also need to change the pedal box, pedals, drive shafts and one of the engine mounts. You will need to change the carb also.