Manual Gearbox swap, what's needed?
10-25-2005, 11:52 AM
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Manual Gearbox swap, what's needed?
I'm probably going to remove my old gearbox and install the new one in the next couple weeks and I'm trying to figure out what I will need so I can order it all in advance.
So far I have the following:
1. Gearbox Lube, Swepco?
2. New Half-shaft/CV joint bolts for inners
3. New ball/cup bushing for front of linkage
4. Possibly add a short shift kit.
What am I overlooking or what else would be prudent to change while I'm doing this job?
I do have access to a transmission jack so the physical removal & installation shouldn't be an issue, I'm more concerned with what I need that isn't outlined in the WSM's.
Thanks!
So far I have the following:
1. Gearbox Lube, Swepco?
2. New Half-shaft/CV joint bolts for inners
3. New ball/cup bushing for front of linkage
4. Possibly add a short shift kit.
What am I overlooking or what else would be prudent to change while I'm doing this job?
I do have access to a transmission jack so the physical removal & installation shouldn't be an issue, I'm more concerned with what I need that isn't outlined in the WSM's.
Thanks!
10-25-2005, 04:29 PM
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Check how the condition of the rubber cover over the rear shift linkage looks like.
Mine was toast when swapping my gearbox, it delayed the whole thing a week.
(on top of the TT where it connects to the gearbox)
Cheers/Peter
Mine was toast when swapping my gearbox, it delayed the whole thing a week.
(on top of the TT where it connects to the gearbox)
Cheers/Peter
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10-25-2005, 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by DG84S
Talk to Sterling Gee. I believe his vario-cam 928 started out as an automatic, too.
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10-25-2005, 04:31 PM
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Good idea Peter!
I'm going to be replacing the shift cup bushing and installing a short-shift kit at the same time. I think the bushing is already toast because the shifter has quite a bit of play in it.
Keep the ideas coming!
I'm going to be replacing the shift cup bushing and installing a short-shift kit at the same time. I think the bushing is already toast because the shifter has quite a bit of play in it.
Keep the ideas coming!
10-25-2005, 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Evil Patrick
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10-25-2005, 05:55 PM
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I'm going to be replacing the shift cup bushing and installing a short-shift kit at the same time. I think the bushing is already toast because the shifter has quite a bit of play in it.
Actually I replaced the rear when swapping out the old box but the new one has some play in it from start, biggest difference comes from the front.
/Peter
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10-25-2005, 07:03 PM
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I can't wait to get all of my projects done over the winter! The car will also be getting a complete S4 suspension and brake upgrade to get it ready for the track for next spring.
10-25-2005, 10:31 PM
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good luck changing out the shifter. for some reason, that is a huge pita. i couldn't do it on the first attempt, then used the dental floss method someone else here suggested.
10-26-2005, 12:43 AM
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Sure thought you meant you were swapping an auto for a manual...I don't know why, just a brain fart I guess. So much for the Evelyn Woods speed reading course.
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