What do I need to switch to a Manual?

[K_millar]

My A2's got well over 300,000km on it, and I was thinking maybe switching it over to a manual transmission, cause this ones getting a bit clunky. I would think its relatively simple, but does anybody know if there are any problems I may run into?

[boschmann]

Alot is involved, unless you have a complete donor car I wouldn't attempt it.

[K_millar]

really? I am pretty mechanically inclined. What if I just got the stuff from the wrecker? There can't be that much, can there?

[riceaterSLC]

i dont think it is extremely difficult, just time consuming. a buddy of mine converted his G60 into a manual. he got the pedal assembly, tranny, cables and ECU. obviously you need to cut some holes in your floorpan and weld some brackets in...good luck if you decide to do it.

[boschmann]

I could see going to the effort on a G60 as there aren't too many around. Putting that much work into any A2 is questionable - unless there is some sentimental attachment. Don't get me wrong, I love the A2's (my driver is an '86 GTI) and I plan to keep it going as long as possible. Around here A2 Jettas are still fairly common and very cheap, I'd just find a factory manual one.

[K_millar]

well see, I own two of them. Im want to basically strip one and modify it, and keep te other as a daily.
the chassis aren't set up for either-or? Thats the kinda info I was wondering.

[boschmann]

Not to my knowledge.