ADT168

hi, i was just wondering wether it would be a hard job to change a mk1 escort 1.3 l, from automatic to manual. any info appreciated regards ashley

dave cos4x4

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the box will go straight in,may need to use the auto box cradle,unless the manual box cradle bolts staight up to the mount.

have to change the pedal box too, may need to make a couple of holes in the bulk head,not sure if they will be there already.

ADT168

is it a straight forward job ??

dave cos4x4

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pretty straight forward,not really hard.

ADT168

ok thanks, the only problem i have is sourcing the parts ,

dave cos4x4

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don't think there going to be expensive.

try the turbosport forum.

Mr.Ford

quite easy job

You have to change the paddlebox. I always adapt the automatic paddlebox with an clutch paddle and make it fit. It's easy! I don't use the paddlebox from a manual version, because this one is hard to make fit.

Then you have to make a hole for the clutch cable, and you have to replace the hole from the gearlever about 10cm (about 4") to the back.

And you have to place a complete clutch set incl. clutch bearing.

The original gearbox mounts won't fit (because the tunnel is wider). So you have to make 2 mounts for the gearbox. Ow, and don't forget the start engine, it's different from an automatic version!

I've done this job normally in about 5hrs

But why not replace the "slow" 1.3 for and 2.0 with 5 speed gearbox???