If I have an automatic KA is it easy to convert to a manual SR or is it problematic? I think I'll do it myself, but either way is it one of those things that there always seems to be something wrong or is it easy?

try using the search button....been talked about before. You have to make a hole in the firewall, install the clutch pedal, brake pedal, master cylinder, slave cylinder, sensors wiring, etc. Do some research....