| eurobug59 |
Tue Nov 09, 2004 6:43 pm |
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| What will it take for me to replace the autostick in my bug with a manual transmission. |
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| Cobey |
Tue Nov 09, 2004 7:39 pm |
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| This may help answer your Qs |
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| Bookwus |
Tue Nov 09, 2004 8:00 pm |
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Hiya Vertguy,
I took a look at Cobey's link......... basically that is what you need to do.
However, the actual "doing" is a bit more complicated than the reading. There are some other items to be dealt with as you replace an AutoStick with a manual. For example, you'll need to either adapt your current shift rod or find a new one. You'll have to either adapt your oil pump or buy a new one. And some other similar details to tend to.
Bottom line though is that this is a do-able project. The big problem to be overcome is one that Rob and Dave mentioned, and that is the presence (or, more ominously, the lack of) the clutch tube which runs through the center tunnel. If that tube is not there, I'd spend at least a little time considering living with an AutoStick or selling it outright. If you have the requisite welding skills and a bit of time on your hands, then go for it. If not, have a reasonably deep pocket.
Mike
1970 AS Bug |
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| TaoDude |
Wed Nov 10, 2004 7:51 am |
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| If you do decide to replace yours let me know cause I could sure use some ATF lines on mine. |
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| latino100% |
Wed Nov 10, 2004 2:41 pm |
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vertguy59 wrote: What will it take for me to replace the autostick in my bug with a manual transmission. hi this link may be give you an a idea ,I did it as well i tok me 8 hours + alot of patience ,I would like to help more but is late and tomorrow I have work will write you soon pal
good luck!!
http://www.vwdcqinc.org.au/vwdcqimages/insideabugimages/insidetunnel.html |
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| fastorange72 |
Wed Nov 10, 2004 7:49 pm |
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| I did the swap in mine and it wasn't hard to do, but it does require some patience. Luckily mine is a 72, that being the year that all beetles were produced with the clutch cable tube, whether or not they were manuals. Other than that it is a straightforward job so good luck with your decision... |
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| latino100% |
Fri Nov 12, 2004 5:36 am |
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fastorange72 wrote: I did the swap in mine and it wasn't hard to do, but it does require some patience. Luckily mine is a 72, that being the year that all beetles were produced with the clutch cable tube, whether or not they were manuals. Other than that it is a straightforward job so good luck with your decision... by mi experience if your stik shift car belongs between the years 69-72 you better get ready buy a new stinesss pipe I have a link were explains depending of the year if there is a pipe or isn`t I have a 1302 fat chick and It didn`t have a duct so I had to buy a 2.50 mtr cheat pipe what year are yours?
sorry by my punctuation :lol: |
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