I find myself without a right foot now and need to drive to work. I'm hoping it is possible to convert a 5 speed manual transmission to an automatic transmission. Google gave me no answers and I have no idea where to start.
Is it even possible to do? Any idea of cost? Time needed?
Thanks
2007-08-17 12:26:59 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Its possible, if the car you have had an available auto transmission. Find a donor car at a salvage yard, talk to the people if they could do or know someone who would do the swap. Without knowing what you drive, my wild guess would be $ 2500 for the parts and labor to do the swap on a front engine rear wheel drive. On a front wheel drive car the whole front assembly might have to be changed out and the cost would be higher. I agree with others in this post, less trouble to trade the car for an automatic.
2007-08-17 12:40:35 · answer #1 · answered by cimra 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's quite easy to do. You find the same car in the junkyard, with the automatic transmission, and then you swap everything that's different.
Finding a person who'll do that for you is another matter. That's hard. Most people that do these kinds of modifications do them at home. At least I do
2007-08-17 22:51:23 · answer #2 · answered by Firebird 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a lot involved with the change over. I don't know if it would be worth the time and the trouble to do this. Is this a temproary condition or is it permanent? If it is permanent, then just trade cars. If it is a temporary condition, then rent a car for a month or so. You may be able to work out a deal with a car rental company. Good luck to you.
2007-08-17 19:54:32 · answer #3 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually to much. the column might have to be changed., clutch pulled out, shorter or longer drive line depending on model.its easier to buy another vehicle.
2007-08-17 19:32:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
best bet is to trade in for an automatic...
2007-08-17 19:31:58 · answer #5 · answered by John St.Louis 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WHAT DO YOU DRIVE ? I'M SURE YOU COULD GET SOMEONE TO TRADE YOU IN THAT SITUATION . IT WOULD BE ALOT OF WORK TO CHANGE IT OVER
2007-08-17 19:31:11 · answer #6 · answered by jon_wayne89 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
forget it...cost much time and money...trade for what u want
2007-08-17 19:33:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋