Manual gearbox conversion

[fumbduck]

I'm at this stage only contemplating to do a conversion from (not so) smartshift to manual but would like to hear from other (more experienced) members before deciding.
I have an MK6 2004 Transit 2.4 TD with smartshift.
Obviously I'd have to get the gearbox and clutch but what else would be required partswise?
Is it a simple reprogram of the ECU or would I need an ECU of an manual van aswell?
Same driveshaft or shorter/ longer?
I've already contacted a company here that does them but they charge about the same as what the van is worth (around $10.000AU) and that's beyond my budget.
Like I said I'm only contemplating it at this stage but any advice appreciated.
Also would the newer 6 speed manual box out of a MK7 fit or are they way different?

cheers fumbduck

[toodamngood]

hi when you say "smartshift" do you mean the van has the Ford ASM system(semi auto set up),if so there should be a tsb about converting it back to a manual

[mobilevanman]

u will need gearbox clutch kit flywheel and slave cylinder and hydraulic pipe would all fit without reprograming





tony

[fumbduck]

hi when you say "smartshift" do you mean the van has the Ford ASM system(semi auto set up),if so there should be a tsb about converting it back to a manual

Yeah that's it mate, the ASM semi auto shift .
Excuse my ignorance but what does tsb stand for and where could I find that?

[fumbduck]

u will need gearbox clutch kit flywheel and slave cylinder and hydraulic pipe would all fit without reprograming

tony

Cheers tony, I forgot to mention the clutch pedal and gearstick (> not sure if the whole dash needs to be changed over aswell?). Would they be a bitch to fit?
Have you done a conversion like this before?

[toodamngood]

hello mate,TSB is what Ford motor companys send out for verious fixs for verious problems pop into a ford agent and ask them about it,when im back at work ill have a look through our records for this TSB

[fumbduck]

hello mate,TSB is what Ford motor companys send out for verious fixs for verious problems pop into a ford agent and ask them about it,when im back at work ill have a look through our records for this TSB

Cheers mate, much appreciated. So I gather TSB stands for something like Technical Service Bulletin?
It's very hard to get to talk to someone in the know at my local Ford agent. All they want you to do is make a booking and charge like a wounded bull which doesn't go to well with me being as tight as a fishes arse . lol

[mobilevanman]

hi mate yes i did 1 converstion u will need a blank for the dash and change the pedal box but it is do able i woulnt bother as the semi auto is far nicer to drive personal taste i dont want a 1000 people telling me im rite or wrong just personal taste



tony

[silverfx]

Hi mobilevanman,
Is there anything needed to be done in respect of the computer, change wiring? etc?
TIA
Tom

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[Transitmaninavan]

I had my Transit van converted from ASM to a full manual conversion at a place in Bayswater Melbourne called grant walker parts. I must say they did a wonderful job removing the steering wheel, buttons on the dash and installing a manual gear stick and removing the horrible asm system out. What a relief after having to spend close to $4000 3 years ago on a reconditioned pump.