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Old 08-06-2006, 06:50 PM   #1
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Default Auto to manual mk2 escort?

Just wondering what effort is involved and what parts are needed to convert from auto to manual. so far i need a g-box,clutch flywheel, shifter speedo cable???, and prob about 10 hours labour. is there anything else i need to do or get?

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Old 08-06-2006, 07:08 PM   #2
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don't forget the pedal box, tail shaft, g-box crossmember, clutch cable...

Can't recall if the starter motor is the same.
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Old 13-06-2006, 06:36 PM   #3
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Just finished a conversion myself. Parts required were - box, throw out bearing and holder, flywheel, clutch plate, pressure plate, speedo cable, clutch cable, pedal box with the firewall plate (has a clutch cable guide), spigot bearing. Had to modify the back of the crankshaft, flywheel and gearbox input shaft to make them fit together. Had to fabricate a rear gearbox mount. Had to make a hole in the firewall for the clutch cable. I regret not reinforcing the clutch release bearing holder. Theses obviously bend with age. I was ****ed off to find that with a new clutch kit the cable adjustment was almost on maximum. Hope this helps....
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Old 13-06-2006, 06:45 PM   #4
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Just remembered, make sure you blank off the vacuum pipe that went to the auto, and change the timing to manual specs too.....The relay on the LHS beside the battery that goes to the starter can be bypassed. It was used for the neutral lockout.
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Old 17-06-2006, 02:01 PM   #5
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Perfect fit for 5 speed sierra box which is a great set up. Hope it goes well
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Old 17-06-2006, 02:10 PM   #6
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Also get hold of p/n xc 7k518 a which is the reo plate on firewall also used in XC falcons with cable clutch
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Old 24-06-2006, 02:42 PM   #7
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The auto transmission hump is bigger than the manual one so a bigger box will fit. I saw a celica 5 speed steel box (the strong one) conversion for an escort advertised on e-bay today.
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Old 10-07-2006, 08:01 AM   #8
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hey i want 2 go from manual 2 auto so maybe we can make a deal with some parts contact me on befa7800@hotmail.com or 0407 405 388
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Old 18-06-2008, 10:22 AM   #9
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Default escort auto box

i have an auto transmission in my 2 litre eski panel van atm. i want a 5 speed.. what u got?
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