5 Speed Manual Swap

AUSVX · #1 03-12-2008, 09:11 PM

Hey guys, I really want to do the 5 speed manual swap but I really don't have the confidence, know how or experience doing these things.
I really want to learn and I was wondering if someone who has done the swap before would want to do the swap with me.
Thanks, Jordan.

TomsSVX · #2 03-12-2008, 09:13 PM

is Aus.... who was it that did it down there???

Tom

Dessertrunner · #3 03-12-2008, 10:07 PM

There are two of us "E" has a 5 speed and I who had a 5 speed but now has a 6 speed. May be "E" can help you as I am away from Sydney.
Tony

'E' · #4 03-12-2008, 11:32 PM

i would love to help, i'm looking at doing it again to my black svx

Dessertrunner · #5 03-13-2008, 01:26 AM

I am okay to help with Speedo & Cruise.

AUSVX · #6 03-13-2008, 05:11 AM

ohh wowow sweet response guys, this would be awesome, I've always been wanting to learn and if you guys wanna tell me a date to meet up when you're free, to have a chat.. sweet.
How long did it take you to do the swap?

Dessertrunner · #7 03-13-2008, 06:01 AM

Mine took about 4 weeks the first time and a week the second.

'E' · #8 03-13-2008, 06:15 AM

if we can organise this drive day we can chat about it then

AUSVX · #9 03-14-2008, 11:58 PM

Heya, it'd be really helpful to meet up with yo guys

I'm in a massive stressful crisis right now with the car, it probably hasn't been serviced in just under a year, the front right CV shaft is gone, the rear diff seal is gone and probably much more problems that I haven't found..
Worst of all it is due for registration on the last day of this month.
I'd love to be thinking about doing a 5speed swap but I really need to get these things done first and ASAP, it'd be great if one of you guys wants to give me a hand with it otherwise im gonna be spending about $2500 servicing + pink slip + CTP + rego.
I want to learn how to do these things myself and even if I decide to make time for it, I really don't have the space for putting the car up.
So if somone wants to help me out, I will be soooooo grateful. I don't have much to offer back besides money and I am willing to let go of my plates if someone wants them.
Please help.
Jordan.

McTaff · #10 03-15-2008, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by TuRbZ

Heya, it'd be really helpful to meet up with yo guys

I'm in a massive stressful crisis right now with the car, it probably hasn't been serviced in just under a year, the front right CV shaft is gone, the rear diff seal is gone and probably much more problems that I haven't found..

Removing CV joints is a pain the first time but you get very good at it once you've done it a couple of times - just ask anyone who has owned an L-series wagon. I learned on an L-series, and I have replaced all of them on the SVX's. It'll take you about a day to remove them both the first time, but I can whip them out and replace them inside of an hour each side now.

With CV Joints, I removed mine and took them to Universal CV Joints in Ingleburn (on Aero Rd). They were reconditioned for a very good price and the quality was outstanding. While the hub is off, clean up the undercarriage of the vehicle with a paintbrush and an icecream bucket with a tiny bit of petrol, that'll remove all the grease it has spat out.

While you have the calipers off, it is a good time to check brake pads and replace if necessary.

The rear diff seal, I can't help you with that one, but someone who has done a tranny swap may have an insight on the rear diff.

AUSVX · #11 03-15-2008, 03:16 AM

Yeah, it doesn't seem like it's impossible to do, i've just never done these things before, would you like to help me with it?

'E' · #12 03-15-2008, 09:26 AM

mate i can help you, i've also got a new diff gasket kicking around in the garage somewhere. is the cv making any noise or is it just a broken cv boot?

AUSVX · #13 03-15-2008, 11:51 PM

what happens is when im turning right, it's a soft cluck cluck cluck noise but if i'm pressing the gas and turning right, it's like CLUCK CLUCK CLUCK CLUCK, like pretty dam loud.
if you'd like to help me out, please PM if you want to organise these things and don't forget, rego runs out end of month

McTaff · #14 03-18-2008, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by TuRbZ

Yeah, it doesn't seem like it's impossible to do, i've just never done these things before, would you like to help me with it?

Oops, I guess I should amend my "Location" to reflect the fact I've been moved!

Sorry mate, I'm a bit far afield for that - I am located in country Victoria for the moment, or I'd zip around and take a look.

Dessertrunner · #15 03-18-2008, 05:06 AM

Front outside CV joint put your head under the car and you will find grease from a broken rubber boot in behind the front discs.
Tony