Datsun 240z: How To Switch An Automatic Gearbox For A Manual Gearbox

Edd China shows up to switch the automatic gearbox in a Datsun 240z to a manual gearbox.
🇬🇧 Catch full episodes of Wheeler Dealers on discovery+: bit.ly/3tsxbOv
For more car clips from Wheeler Dealers just head to: / wheelerdealerstv
Subscribe to Wheeler Dealers TV: www.youtube.com...

[@djbowler3333]

Always love how Ed's labor is never calculated into the cost. Gives me a chuckle.

[@alittleodd1]

That's the mentality of a used car salesman, they only see workshops as liabilities and not assets, Mike's wired to treat mechanics badly and has had to fit a revolving door at every dealership he's run.

[@unavailable753]

That was the premise of the show, to show what a well equipped DIY person can do (they say so several times in the show, and it's also in the Wikipedia entry). If any work was done by an external workshop (paint jobs, machining etc) that was included in the cost.

[@adriankaill9413]

It's labour...please learn how to spell

[@djbowler3333]

@@adriankaill9413 LABOR

[@KartsAgainstHumanity]

@@djbowler3333 These two words are alternate spellings with the same meaning. Labor is the preferred American spelling, whereas labour is the preferred British spelling. They both mean the noun and verb form of work.

[@ivorton23]

I did an auto to manual conversion on my Datsun B310 Sunny. This 240z episode actually helped me a bit. I was an easy job. Swapping the pedals and installing the clutch master cylinder was super easy. Just had to remove the block off plate. Love my Datsuns

[@nbenning25]

Great video and just what I needed to motivate me to make the auto to manual switch on my ‘72 240z. I’ve had a 5 speed I picked up a couple years ago collecting dust in the garage. Thanks!

[@O-Grady]

Love this video. I was given a 72 240Z last year and my only regret is that it's an automatic. This video shows me I don't have to live with that automatic, which after sitting for more than 20 years probably needs a complete rebuild anyway. One thing I missed: Is the length of the driveshaft different for a manual compared to an automatic? It looks like he's installing a new driveshaft, but unless I missed it, he doesn't say whether or not it's absolutely needed.

[@PabloPerez-ed9gp]

Datsun IS the King ✨✨✨

[@areyouforeal]

These are so insanely expensive at the moment. So sad that I sold mine for 3k back in the day.

[@mangoduxell2368]

I got a 240z with a clean title this year, needs a little bit of body work of course but aye the floors where pretty solid

[@marianochiappe2427]

Awesome!!! Please upload the full episodes!

[@user2917]

Great to see you got your own show big fan ..

[@flinch622]

The hair might be tragic, but the ideas under there are spot on: the Z is a drivers car, and it deserves a stick shift. It's been years since I drove one. Thanks for posting!

[@tobyd352]

Wonder if anyone has checked how many of the WD cars are still on the road?

[@xposeentertainment]

Great video from start to finish. I don't own a datsun but after come across your video makes me want one. Maybe if you in California, I might buy one from you or get one for you to work on. Again, Great video and keep up the good work! (2👍up)

[@Synthematix]

DATSUN built better cars than ANYTHING we had here in the UK in the 70's

[@RaggedyAtom]

Those kind of sports cars always deserved manual transmission. I don't know why they had an automatic option because it just took the enjoyment and controlling out of driving such a beast of a car, especially when it had the iconic 2.4L Datsun L24 I6.

[@jonbowen6805]

The pedal box on the auto is different than the manual if memory serves. Also, a clutch pilot bushing needs to be inserted into the end of the crankshaft.

[@jameslund3388]

Thanks Eddie love your teashirt 🇦🇺

[@oringken]

I have a completely restored 240z with a automatic transmission and have found out they are being sold for almost 20 percent less than one that has a 5 speed

[@seanhwy9761]

and what did your rust/dent free automatic sell for? not 8k ha-ha. 8k gets you a beat up rust bucket.

[@danielfata56]

The best mecanics Ed

[@GTE_Channel]

Edd's pain for our gain. Perfect description of why he left the show.

[@raharold]

Good luck finding an s30 in that good of shape for anywhere near $8k (US) these days (2022). Last one I saw in that nice of shape was around $30k.

[@ifmbm332b]

If you're gonna do the switch ABSOLUTELY go for a 5 speed. No more work than a 4 and absolutely huge difference on the freeway at cruising speed.

[@Hanmieson]

I would really like where these guys got the parts

[@Schaneification]

I did this back in 1980 to my 260z but it was a 4 speed I switch it to a 5 speed . Should have put a Sharp cam in it :=)

[@nigelbennett316]

Ooo with these short vids showing Ed are we looking at a potential return of the big man? Hope so 👌🏻

[@MuaadElSharif]

He's on the 6th episode of this own show. Out yesterday check it out.

[@nigelbennett316]

@@MuaadElSharif yeah I subscribe to his channel and whilst it’s great and enjoyable it’s not the same as wheeler dealers 👍

[@mmgamescom5147]

thx for japan I told you in yesterday live for japan car

[@dbfcars]

Can someone tell me where you can buy a clutch and break pedal?

[@cardiffchris]

The automatic models usually led an easier life.......relatively under-stressed motor. That said, The are a nice and quick with the automatic.

[@mm-xe9oh]

everything super till Mike makes his scene

[@Yue2000thegamer]

8000$ for such a good condition 240z no rust is a steal nowdays it's so fcking expensive

[@thomasmeijer6275]

Get Ed back

[@ratscoot]

He said himself he would never go back.

[@SFtripple6]

One day I will have a 240z.

[@seanhwy9761]

where can you buy a rust and dent free 240z that looks like that for 8k? I will buy four them them right now.

[@RideAfterMidnight]

Meanwhile, just the car in Australia is around 30-40k

[@clockwork9827]

i am speechless. wow & wow

[@gh4121-b5n]

Could never understand why you’d buy such a great car with a slush box.

[@Decoy8]

They forgot to source the plate that goes over the rubber shifter boot!

[@calibrazxr750]

You also forgot that no one gives a shit.

[@MuaadElSharif]

You keep posting videos the same day Edd is posting. Mike when will you reach rock bottom?

[@scootergeorge9576]

Don't you mean switch from an automatic to a manual transmission?

[@MeaHeaR]

Now Eduard won't be able to sell this Veee-Hikull inn Yan-Quay Land 😁😁😀👍👍

[@MS-nk4xb]

- Å fan!

[@vitoribeironunes7624]

ESSE CARRO É O BICHO.

[@N911GT2]

Oh it's alway horrible to see that chubby tomato come into the garage.

[@alexwillis7093]

I wouldn't of changed the auto to a manual. The idea is to make money it's more saleable with an auto as these days not as many people can drive a manual. And as you can see it's an enormous amount of time and money to change it.

[@shakey2634]

$870 for an engine overhaul? Not likely.

[@clockwork9827]

too bad Edd can't re-author his work

[@chilligaviar3633]

WD, yall cant enough of the fame Edd brought ya guys....I'd say you cheap enough to step low to try and garner viewers using him...why is your parts guy running out of steam and BTW grow up...

[@modgrip805]

Get a rebello 3.0 stroker or swap in an RB25dte or a 2jz and you have yourself an absolute sex machine.

[@vvevvevvvv]

That's unreasonably expensive.

[@clockwork9827]

hmm Datsun eh. ok

[@allans7281]

It’s like a sex change- from a woman to a man😉 what a labor!!

[@HansDelbruck53]

That unnecessary music is horribly annoying.

[@Draxindustries1]

We sell vehicle car, truck, turreted & tracked and jet warbird ex CCCP. Not same as Wheeler dealer TV but buisness work out time spent to work on. If cannot make profit 100dollar hour on vehicle and 300dollar hour on warbird plane & gas turbine helicopter we not repair just break up parts. Good TV show but no good buisness. Greeting from Russia (Cherkasy).. ❤️