Ryan,

I went from automatic to manual. It is doable. However, I did the change at
the same time I did my engine conversion. I converted from VW engine and
automatic to Porsche 911 engine and Porsche G50 transmission.

While I'd say that the switch is doable, there are a lot of things that need
to be changed. To accomplish this you would probably be best off having a
parts van available.

You will need the auto shift lever, shift console, all shift linkage, new
bushings where appropriate (to replace the worn/missing ones that will
likely be on the donor parts), transmission, axles (I believe that they are
different with the auto), might as well do CVs if you are doing axles, flex
plate, etc. Oh, and you will need a new pedal cluster, one without a clutch
pedal. This part alone is a major pain to swap out.

I'm sure that there is a lot of stuff that I am missing. I'm just trying to
illustrate that it will take quite a bit of work and planning to pull it
off.

Cheers,
Bruce
motorbruce
motorbruce@hotmail.com

>From: Ryan Miller <rmiller@AZTECA.COM>
>Reply-To: Ryan Miller <rmiller@AZTECA.COM>
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: switching from manual to automatic
>Date: Mon, 30 Oct 2006 15:21:17 -0700
>
>There are some things I really enjoy about having a manual, but after
>owning
>both I've got to say I prefer an automatic. Has anyone swapped out a a
>manual for an automatic? Was it a real PITA?
>
>
>
>Ryan

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