2000 jetta tdi automatic to a manual ?

How involved is it to convert an automatic to a manual trans? Engines are the same for the manual except for the injector pump, right? Is it OK to use an automatic engine W/a manual trans?
Thanks
Steve Yoerger

I would think it would be easier to get another FDB tranny and put in it then change it over.

stebbe said:

How involved is it to convert an automatic to a manual trans? Engines are the same for the manual except for the injector pump, right? Is it OK to use an automatic engine W/a manual trans?
Thanks
Steve Yoerger

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if it is possible it should be very stingy on fuel. Take a look at the schematics for your car. there are separate wiring diagrams for autos and manuals compare and digest

stebbe said:

How involved is it to convert an automatic to a manual trans? Engines are the same for the manual except for the injector pump, right? Is it OK to use an automatic engine W/a manual trans?
Thanks
Steve Yoerger

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Are you swapping gearboxes or replacing engines here? The differences between manual and automatic ALH engines is the coolant glow plugs - the automatics have none. Yes the injector pump is different, but the injectors are different too so the power output is the same.

Let's say that we're just switching out the gearbox.

Fortuna Wolf said:

Let's say that we're just switching out the gearbox.

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The coolant heaters and the injectors won't matter - the only thing that you would have to do is change the software coding to be automatic so that it won't look for a clutch pedal.

Well, what would be involved physically? Remove the automatic and its shifter, and replace with a manual transmission, shifter, add a clutch pedal...
We'd have to connect the manual transmission to the brake fluid reservoir, right?