Manual conversion q's

Low Na · 28-01-2005, 10:00 PM

Here go's. Next week, im going to attempt to convert the el to manual, yay for me. Now, having pulled the parts from the fairlane, I know I have everything that I need, but I have a few questions. Firstly, any tips for pulling the auto? Drop tailshaft, disconnect shifter links, oil lines and cables, unbolt box, remove shield, undo converter, then it should come out yeah?
Secondly, I bought a new spigot bearing, which way does it go in? It has a small lip on one side. Does this lip go against the motor, or the box (hope that makes sense). Then, what torque do the flywheel bolts get done up to? Apart from that, im confident in fitting up the manual.

Also, I noticed that the tag on the box has a 97da (something like that) id number. What year model would this box be from? Also, can anyone tell me it the tail shaft from a 4 speed el will be the right length for a t5?

And finally, I should be fine to use the ea flywheel and clutch yeah? It'll probably only be in there for 6 months or so, till I get a lightened flywheel and heavy duty clutch.
Think thats about all for now.

stockstandard · 28-01-2005, 11:08 PM

Sounds good for removing the auto. I had to hold the engine in place when the auto came out otherwise it will rock (hit firewall or radiator).

Cant remember about the spigot bearing - my book says seal out

97da = EL box (?)

Tailshaft is same for 4 and 5 speed

I think my flywheel is origionally from an EA. not too sure though

Low Na · 28-01-2005, 11:14 PM

97DA = EL? Good to know. Always thought it had come from an ea (at least thats what the wrecker said

). By seal out, Im asuming that refers to the lip?

INJECTED_250 · 29-01-2005, 10:19 AM

97da couldnt ever have come from an ea.......... un less ea's were built in 97 and thank god they wernt

LUXO_8 · 29-01-2005, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by INJECTED_250

97da couldnt ever have come from an ea.......... un less ea's were built in 97 and thank god they wernt

LMAO.
they might have had better quality / specification if they were

OED666 · 29-01-2005, 10:26 AM

umm, try and jack the front of the engine up, and if yo have a spare chassis stand use that, as it will be easier to get to the top bolts on the gearbox. when Rollin and i pulled the auto out of mine, we never had to take the convertor off... otherwise you would have to drain the box.

if no one has said what torque specs soon, i will let you know, i dont have my repair manual with me at the moment.

you should have no probs with the ea flywheel and clutch. i have an ea flywheel and a daikin clutch to suit, and i have never had a problem. stuff getting a heavy duty clutch. get a daikin!!! I cant get mine to slip, and it cops it... and it loves it!!!

Low Na · 29-01-2005, 10:31 AM

[QUOTE=OED666]umm, try and jack the front of the engine up, and if yo have a spare chassis stand use that, as it will be easier to get to the top bolts on the gearbox. when Rollin and i pulled the auto out of mine, we never had to take the convertor off... otherwise you would have to drain the box.
/QUOTE]
Yeah, when refering to the converter, I was meaning undoing the bolts holding it to the flywheel. When they are undone, the box and converter should come out as one yeah? Any idea how much fluid im likely to loose? I still have to get the cap for the end of the box where the tail shaft goes in too....
So no one knows which way the bearing goes in?

Low Na · 29-01-2005, 10:46 AM

Also, what size hex bit do I need to get the drain plug out so I can top up the oil?

Psycho Chicken · 29-01-2005, 11:50 AM

I think it's T60 or T65, I'll double check on monday for you.

SileNceR · 29-01-2005, 12:32 PM

yeah the converter is still on my ea, just use a uni joint and extensions to get to the top bolts (its hard but do-able)