Auto to manual this weekend

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LeeLee
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Auto to manual this weekend

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I'm doing a manual conversion on my 316 hope all goes well,one question do I need to use the diff from the manual car? Or can I use my current one


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Re: Auto to manual this weekend

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Use current one ;)

Just remember the importance of putting the spigot bearing in square. It's a real nightmare if it gets jammed!
LeeLee
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Re: Auto to manual this weekend

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Do you mean square on the shaft or square in the flywheel? Is it a Fiddly one,
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Re: Auto to manual this weekend

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Also, double check your prop is the correct length - I've been caught out with that twice now!
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Re: Auto to manual this weekend

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Defiantly need manual prop, the difference on mine with the m20 was only around 4cm, close enough to look the same at a glance!
LeeLee
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Re: Auto to manual this weekend

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Im getting the prop from the manual car ;)
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Re: Auto to manual this weekend

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Swap succesfully ?
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LeeLee
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Yes check out my profile in owners gallery ;)
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