# 1990 240sx Coupe Auto to Manual Transmission Swap **URL:** \ **Category:** SON240sx Automotive\ **Created:** [March 20, 2012, 7:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1990-240sx-coupe-auto-to-manual-transmission-swap/221374 "2012-03-20T19:36:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![TaylorCross](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/779978/32.png) [@TaylorCross](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TaylorCross)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2012, 7:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1990-240sx-coupe-auto-to-manual-transmission-swap/221374/1 "2012-03-20T19:36:59Z")
Hey guys, so I am doing an automatic to manual tranny swap on my 90 coupe, everything was going smoothly until I tryed to unbolt the bolts holding the transmission to the engine around the top of the transmission. I just can not seam to get anything on there to take it off because of the limited room, and when i do there is not enough leverage. Just wondering if you guys had any tips or tricks on how to remove the transmission because I am starting to stress out and get nervous that I may not have this car ready for the summer. Let me know thanks alot guys! ---
**Author:** ![KA24Power](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ka24power/32/5595_2.png) [@KA24Power](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KA24Power)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2012, 7:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1990-240sx-coupe-auto-to-manual-transmission-swap/221374/2 "2012-03-20T19:40:37Z")
unbolt exhaust after the cat, put a jack under the crank pulley with a block of wood and jack the front of the motor up to lower the rear of the motor, should be able to get at them that way. ---
**Author:** ![TaylorCross](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/779978/32.png) [@TaylorCross](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TaylorCross)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2012, 7:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1990-240sx-coupe-auto-to-manual-transmission-swap/221374/3 "2012-03-20T19:43:18Z")
Okay I will deffinitly give that a try and let you know how it goes, thanks alot ---
**Author:** ![TaylorCross](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/779978/32.png) [@TaylorCross](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TaylorCross)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2012, 8:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1990-240sx-coupe-auto-to-manual-transmission-swap/221374/4 "2012-03-25T20:17:12Z")
I ended getting most of the hard to reach bolts undone, I am still having trouble trying to get the starter off though, I believe that is my last bolt if not there may be one more above it ---
**Author:** ![KA24Power](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ka24power/32/5595_2.png) [@KA24Power](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KA24Power)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2012, 8:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1990-240sx-coupe-auto-to-manual-transmission-swap/221374/5 "2012-03-25T20:22:17Z")
Don’t need to remove the starter to remove the transmission, just need the bolts out. I just did another 5 speed swap this saturday. Long extension and lift the front of the engine and you have all the room you need. ---
**Author:** ![Clutchfire](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/clutchfire/32/5654_2.png) [@Clutchfire](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Clutchfire)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2012, 7:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1990-240sx-coupe-auto-to-manual-transmission-swap/221374/6 "2012-03-26T07:42:58Z")
in fact you do need to remove the starter to unbolt the tyranny. I did this before its a 10 min job with the right tools. you need a shallow socket then a universal joint down to a 1.5 ft long extension. i just used two impact extensions. pop an impact gun on to that buzz the bolts off and your set. Its a quick job get it from underneath. Careful you don’t brake the sensor wires. i did reaching my arm up there to get the socket on. good luck ---
**Author:** ![KA24Power](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ka24power/32/5595_2.png) [@KA24Power](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KA24Power)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2012, 8:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1990-240sx-coupe-auto-to-manual-transmission-swap/221374/7 "2012-03-26T08:33:42Z")
unbolting and removing are two different things, compadre. ---
**Author:** ![Clutchfire](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/clutchfire/32/5654_2.png) [@Clutchfire](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Clutchfire)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2012, 9:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1990-240sx-coupe-auto-to-manual-transmission-swap/221374/8 "2012-03-26T09:04:36Z")
Yes right you are correct. sorry misread what you wrote. but if hes doing a swap he may has well remove it or else it could just fall out or hang by its wire. if the wire isnt disconnected from the battery it could spark. as well it will free up some extra space if he needs it. ---
**Author:** ![KA24Power](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ka24power/32/5595_2.png) [@KA24Power](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KA24Power)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2012, 9:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1990-240sx-coupe-auto-to-manual-transmission-swap/221374/9 "2012-03-26T09:08:29Z")
I understand what you’re saying, but you need to remove the wiring harness from the starter regardless to change the lower wiring harness ---
**Author:** ![TaylorCross](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/779978/32.png) [@TaylorCross](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TaylorCross)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2012, 5:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1990-240sx-coupe-auto-to-manual-transmission-swap/221374/10 "2012-03-26T17:30:42Z")
So the transmission is now completley out of the car, I am just having trouble figuring out how im going to rewire the standard transmission, I may try and find a service manual somewhere, and as well not totally sure what to do with the coolant lines, do you have any idea if they go back on, or do I need different ones?