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[rana72]

Hi guys,
I am looking to convert my LX hatch from an auto to Aussie 4 speed. Can I use the console that came with the car? Also how easy is it to fit the pedals?
Cheers Loui

[REDA9X]

yes you can use the console, just need a new surround, as for the pedals, it's not a conversion i have done, anyone else???

[Dangerous]

Pedals are bolt in as an assembly, but you'll also need to get the steering column plate that fits around the lower steering column, and bolts to the firewall. On autos, theres a flat round blank area to the left of the column - on manuals, this is a hole for the clutch cable/rat trap assembly to go through. You don't need the whole column, just the removeable plate from a manual.

There's also a 5/16" thread stud in the engine bay side of the firewall for the clutch assembly to bolt to. I can't remember if this is still there on the autos or not. In any case, you can drill a hole in the right location, and use a nut and bolt assembly.

Don't forget your neutral safety switch too (purple wires?? on the auto shift) - you'll need to bypass it for the manual conversion, and if you take a little more time, you can fit a hidden switch to it, and have a starter killswitch.

[Heath]

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[Dangerous]

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[makka]

the threaded stud is still there on the auto's

[rana72]

Thanks for your help. I have heard through the grapevine about a hatch that has been rolled that I may be able to pick up fairly cheap. It is a manual & may have other bits & pieces that I can use for my rebuild. Just waiting for the guy to get back to me. It belongs to his brother in law & he's not sure if he wants to sell it or not. Here's hoping.
Cheers Loui

[Heath]

If you have an oppurtunity to get some photos of it, we can give you some advice on what it's worth and what you can get for different parts off it.

By the sounds of it, it isn't repairable. But there's more of a chance that you can buy it with a higher offer and the assurance that you can make that money back from sales of other components of the vehicle.