How much work is involved switching an 850 from auto to manual?

[Leeds_finest]

Can't imagine the cost is huge - but is there a lot of work involved with electrics/wiring?


Thanks

[T5frankie]

3hrs with a half hour break :smileypul

[Leeds_finest]

NEVER!! Really?

What about gearbox availability? Could you use any of the 850 boxes on a T5?


Thanks

[T5frankie]

no mate , its a weekends work with 2 of you, any 850 box will work yeah, best to buy an old manual for the conversion as neal did

[Wobbly Dave]

Or just buy a manual car?

[Kingsford G]

I`d keep it auto cos like it more,(saying a lazy git) lol

[Leeds_finest]

Frankie - what did you mean buy an old manual?

Dave - most seem to crop up as auto :(

[merc85]

Frankie - what did you mean buy an old manual?

Dave - most seem to crop up as auto :(

I reckon he just ment buy any old manual 850, doesnt have to be a t5, 2.5 20v na would be fine ;)

[Leeds_finest]

Ahhhh of course, as a donor?!

I guess there isn't a lot more to it than pedal box and gearbox itself? Or does removing the auto box make the ECU throw a wobbly?

[Wobbly Dave]

I've never been thrown anywhere (too fat)

A/T ECU is removed - Engine ECU cares not.

[merc85]

Ahhhh of course, as a donor?!

I guess there isn't a lot more to it than pedal box and gearbox itself? Or does removing the auto box make the ECU throw a wobbly?

You ditch the auto ecu for the gearbox, and wire the starter inhibiter to fool it into thinking the car is in neutral. if you dont it wont start.
There is a thread on here somewhere of the conversion. It is a big job and i would certainly allow 3 days at least to do it.

[Wobbly Dave]

I reckon he just ment buy any old manual 850, doesnt have to be a t5, 2.5 20v na would be fine ;)

I meant buy the whole car - I didn't even have to look that long...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rare-18yr-old-170mph-Volvo-850R-not-T-5R-2-3-Turbo-Manual-250bhp-classic-/200938035967?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2ec8d71aff

[Leeds_finest]

No no Merc85 meant FRANKIE said buy a donor car :)

[Wobbly Dave]

frankie will sell you his if you offer him enough

[graemewelch]

id buy one thats manual or buy a motor that suits your needs. sounds like youve lost faith in the s60.shame realy never regreted a minute of owning mine

[Leeds_finest]

His whole car lol?

[Leeds_finest]

id buy one thats manual or buy a motor that suits your needs. sounds like youve lost faith in the s60.shame realy never regreted a minute of owning mine

No I was just thinking of my next project that's all - my V70 is off to GRN Wednesday :)

[Nealevo]

When i did my conversion (with help from some 'special' people) i brought a donor manual T5 which was not MOT'd taxed, £300, i was told to buy the donor as it has everything i needed including the wiring that runs from ECU across front of engine. Its a pretty simple job, all i did was make tea and fetch lunch.

Read this:

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=71697&highlight=dooby

[graemewelch]

No I was just thinking of my next project that's all - my V70 is off to GRN Wednesday :)


well ive got a good project if ever fancy it. im sure youll find your other car is sumit daft

[woody]

Although I didn't do the conversion myself, it's an awesome mod. Tbh, when I rebuilt my engine and had the lot out, it's looks pretty straight forward, with the only constraints being facilities and time. Best of luck if you decide to jump in!