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hobsy197
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Posted: 23 Jan 09 at 20:35 |
hi there does anyone know how much work it is to convert from auto box to a manual, im fitting a scooby lump and would idealy like a manual box,
Any info would be greatfully appreciated Thanks Rich |
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Big red bus
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Relatively straight forward change over of parts. Remove all auto linkage and g/box including selector in cab. Than get from a donor van all manual bits and bolt in. Probably a good few hours work but fairly straight forward if you have all the manual bits. Going scooby myself but sticking with my auto as it is so much nicer to cruise with I think. Good luck.
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HOT 1200
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My mate has a Scooby fitted to his bus, its AUTO and goes great, so perhaps dont be to keen to change out the Auto box without doing some more reasearch.???
Gav
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Bigger is not always better!
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hobsy197
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Did your mate have to do anything to the auto box, or just using a standard factory box?
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andycaddock
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sorry to jump on, but interested also
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Big red bus
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You use the standard vw box as it is a very strong auto box. All you need to modify is the governor to allow the g/box to change at higher revs as the subaru engines rev much higher than a wasserboxer. Simply job and then ox will change at 3-3500 or can grind more off to increase this.
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Lambretta Mark
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Our mate hasnt found that neccessary,as he found that it goes just fine as it is. I must say that I agree,it does go just fine as it is . The drive is quiet and smooth,changes gear fine and in good time. |
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Flat out with a flat four- Subaru powered of course!
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Big red bus
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Sound, roughly what rpm does it change up gears?
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Lambretta Mark
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Dunno, the motor belongs to Flightpath. Goes well enough though. Try it first as it is and see if you need to touch the govenor or not I recon.
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Flat out with a flat four- Subaru powered of course!
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southern scouse
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if you take out the auto box let me know what you are doing with the driveshafts as i need both for my auto cheeers
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Lambretta Mark
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I know a fella who would be interested in the box.
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Flat out with a flat four- Subaru powered of course!
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hobsy197
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Thanks, i think i will try the auto box for now and will let you know what i reckon.
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Lambretta Mark
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Makes sense fella
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Flat out with a flat four- Subaru powered of course!
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hobsy197
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just had an email back from rjes and he says that with the adapter plate it puts the whole engine back 16mm, making the mounts not line up did anyone else have this problem, if so how do you get round it??
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Lambretta Mark
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Buy the adaptor plate,the downpipe and the engine mount bar from Kenedy in the States.
Thats where mine came from although mine is a manual the problem remains the same and is easily sorted by buying it all from the same place.
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Flat out with a flat four- Subaru powered of course!
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flightpath
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Best thing to do is Go all American on the Auto Conversion.
Unfortunately Richards Parts are not set up around the Auto Conversion. Where as In the USA the majority of Vans are Auto and there are many many hundreds already converted over the years. Have a look at my thread on the Auto Conversion. http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14532 Also ring Hobart Kennedy in the states as they are very helpful. At the moment you are at a disadvantage with the exchange rate!! REMEMBER MY TIP: ALWAYS WHERE POSSIBLE STICK TO ONE MANUFACTURER OF CONVERSIONS PARTS. By remembering that then it should all fit together like a glove. |
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