binary-fuel 4 Posted May 10, 2014 Hey fellow ford nuts. I have an idea to preserve my xg while its rebuild begins. Auto to manual. Would it be to much work to convert the xg column shift auto 4 speed to the 5 speed manual. I want to replace the engine and I thought the manual version of the xg would it fit in?. Is there a difference in the auto transmission and manual gear box, size wise or fitting sizes that might make fitting into the auto xg an issue? I also understand that the gear stick needs a cut and fit but am I allowed to do this or does an engineer need to do this? I just haven't been able to find information on this topic. Any information or ideas would be good help. Thanks in advance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nos2 751 Posted May 10, 2014 Easy as to do. You need : Gear box Pedal box Flywheel Clutch and clutch cable Spigot bearing Transmission hump Loom for gearbox Beer. It's a pretty simple job mate. Allow yourself 3 days and take your time. 1 XTREME KARTS XF reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Polson 10,214 Posted May 10, 2014 You'd probably also want a different column to get rid of the auto shifter linkages. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nos2 751 Posted May 10, 2014 Or just leave the column and swap the bottom and top plastics over like this 1 XTREME KARTS XF reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XFute-1JZsoarer 140 Posted May 30, 2014 Haha, glad I'm not the only one using a 5" tacho and shift light. I like the way the wiring has been run through the column shift mounting, I was swapping to a XG column in my XF so I had a blank column, but now I'm thinking I might just chuck the XG wheel on it and set it up like yours nos2. Nice job on it mate! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nos2 751 Posted May 30, 2014 Stock tacho didn't read high enough, so went with the 8k. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Demmo 295 Posted May 31, 2018 Just found this thread as my auto has just died. So am thinking to do same conversion too. So binary_fuel did you go ahead with this swap any problems etc? Q. I have an xh 5 speed manual van that I can acquire would pedal box transfer to the earlier body and would there be any other problems can anyone advise or. am I better off finding another auto box thanks. Demmo 2 CHESTNUTXE and Outback Jack reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,312 Posted May 31, 2018 as long as you have the complete conversion it should be fine,just get ready for some under dash yoga putting the peddle box in Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valvebouncer 2,389 Posted May 31, 2018 I could be wrong but I thought the xh firewall was still the same as all x series Fords?? If so it will fit. You will need a factory manual computer too or a j3 chip to get it to idle properly ( you can manually adjust the idle solenoid and disconnect it but this will make for a rough idle when the a/c cuts in )If that xh panel van is a factory manual and still a solid vehicle I’d think twice before tearing it apart. Have a look at the prices panel vans are pulling these days. You could sell it whole, pay for your conversion and buy a turbo kit too. 1 Outback Jack reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Outback Jack 6,352 Posted May 31, 2018 Heya Demmo. I got a spare auto but it's xg..... and Im a bit far away. Should be plenty autos around mate at the wreckers. Some e series autos will fit.Tell me what its doing.... might just need a decent service on it. Jack. Sent from my GT-S7583T using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hendrixhc 10,921 Posted June 1, 2018 I went auto floor shift from column. Thats was a piece of piss but it doesnt answer any questions! 1 Outback Jack reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Demmo 295 Posted June 3, 2018 thanks guys for reply's yes the van is complete but I would need to be best friends with someone like 2redrovers who can turn pig shit into strawberry jam (for those who don't have a weird sense of humor its rusted) thanks for the offer jack at this stage I still not sure what to do. its a case of having to many toys, the war office complaining about too many spare parts in backyard, the usual empty pocket syndrome, and what spare time? the tranny only seems to go straight to second then third and when at speed you back off pedal and it seems its in neutral a bit like the first old holden hydramatics even when you lock selector in 1 it will rev out to about 75 shift to 2 and you can hit 110 hit 3 and 4 no change reverse works fine so I guess the tranny is destined for scrap cheers demmo 1 Outback Jack reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Demmo 295 Posted June 3, 2018 o sorry jack just re read all posts and the ute in question is an xg that I use for a run a round the red xh outback is retired to the hayshed maybe I should of posted a few pics of xg when I saved it from tip but its not in same league as all the flash xg s on here and its not red don't want to embarrass anyone cough cough haha cheers demmo 2 Valvebouncer and Outback Jack reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Outback Jack 6,352 Posted June 3, 2018 Lol. Trippa.Sounds like a slipping trans belt.Pity Im not closer with code reader.... can diagnose auto box with it... see if it throws up a code.Bloody cars I tell ya! Hehe.I got no spare room to save you from the war office...... only flowers, dinner and dancing can do that..... hahaha.Best of luck mate.Ol auto is in blue xg ute.... I never tried it ( never ran) . It is 50/50 if its ok still... but ute had blown head... so might be fine.Yours if ya get stuck.Jack.Sent from my GT-S7583T using Tapatalk 2 Slow250XC and deankxf reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites