Vauxhall Carlton 3.0l - converting transmission from auto to manual

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Sat 7 Nov 2015 20:04
Vauxhall Carlton 3.0l - converting transmission from auto to manual - djbthatsme

Can you please confirm what parts are required to convert the transmission on a 3.0l Vauxhall Carlton from automatic to manual and what the procedure is.

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Sat 7 Nov 2015 20:21
Vauxhall Carlton 3.0l - converting transmission from auto to manual - hardway

Been asked this a few times in the past and my answer is don't unless you have a full operating manual doner car to act as a parts base and guide to what/where.

I have done a couple and that's how I did it.

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Sat 7 Nov 2015 21:24
Vauxhall Carlton 3.0l - converting transmission from auto to manual - Galaxy

Not worth doing. Sell auto car and buy a manual one.

Job done!

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Sat 7 Nov 2015 23:09
Vauxhall Carlton 3.0l - converting transmission from auto to manual - Peter.N.

Agreed. You will need the clutch pedal box and fittings for a start, the bearing in the centre of the flywheel will need changing to say nothing of the electronics.

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Sun 8 Nov 2015 08:41
Vauxhall Carlton 3.0l - converting transmission from auto to manual - RT

Hugely expensive as the Carlton 3.0 manual was rare when new and used a different 'box to the more mundane Carltons.

Edited by RT on 08/11/2015 at 08:41

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Sun 8 Nov 2015 10:17
Vauxhall Carlton 3.0l - converting transmission from auto to manual - madf

I assume you will get a fully qualified engineer's inspection report to give to your insurance company.

If not, then you may be uninsured.

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Sun 8 Nov 2015 20:10
Vauxhall Carlton 3.0l - converting transmission from auto to manual - djbthatsme

My research bears out your comments RT but I am still looking for details as described in my responses.

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Sun 8 Nov 2015 20:05
Vauxhall Carlton 3.0l - converting transmission from auto to manual - djbthatsme

Not feasible Galaxy decent manual 3.0l carltons seemed have hibernated permanently.

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Sun 8 Nov 2015 20:02
Vauxhall Carlton 3.0l - converting transmission from auto to manual - djbthatsme

Thanks for you reply hardway, your suggestion is not viable under the circumstances. I will need to know precisely whats required before the job is undertake' so as I am able to cost the parts . I will also need to know about how long it would take and what it could cost me. Before anyone suggests the maindealers they don't want to know in my area-Derbyshire.

Been asked this a few times in the past and my answer is don't unless you have a full operating manual doner car to act as a parts base and guide to what/where.

I have done a couple and that's how I did it.

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Sun 8 Nov 2015 23:14
Vauxhall Carlton 3.0l - converting transmission from auto to manual - Peter.N.

You will probably find the labour costs to have the job done would be in the region of £1000 or more, plus all the parts if you can find them. The only way you can guarantee having all the necessary parts is to get a doner vehicle. I suspect some of the parts will not be available from the manufacturer.

Your next problem is finding someone to do it, unless you are intending to do it yourself which I think is the only way you will find it viable.

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