Auto vr gearbox broken :( replace or convert?

[jnufcuk]

Got the news I was dreading my vr6 auto gearbox is broken. Driving in 2nd gear, slipping in 3rd, not going into reverse straight away.

Few options ;

1) find another auto vr gearbox?

2) get it reconditioned ?

3) what I've wanted to do for ages and convert to manual?

How much to convert to manual? Do I just need to find a manual vr breaking?? Get the right bits then get new clutch & flywheel ?

In the long run in thinking convert as if get more when I come to sell it plus always have the option of turboing it

Thanks guys and gals

[VW BUSH]

Easiest is to get another auto box, then its done in a couple of hours for under £150.

Manual conversion:
Box
fly
mounting brackets, mounts?
Shifter mechanism and trim
Pedal box/pedals and fittings
Radiator/box cooling delete
Relays/fuse box work
ECU? (imob/keys etc)

Probably missed a few things or got some wrong
Donor car could be had for as little as £150 so its not a major cost if you are careful its mainly time and space

[tweed]

Manual conversion is well worth it!

[leigh_harty]

Manual conversion is well worth it!

Time and parts though? fix and sell, buy a manual 

[jnufcuk]

Selling her now. If she doesn't sell I'll be stripping her which could be fun on a drive :/

[VW BUSH]

Funny how its cheaper to just buy a another Mk3 than fix em these days

[jnufcuk]

Funny how its cheaper to just buy a another Mk3 than fix em these days

Which is why it just isn't worth fixing her

[Wayne]

Easier to stick with auto, manual conversion is a ballache unless you can get a donor car.

[leigh_harty]

Selling her now. If she doesn't sell I'll be stripping her which could be fun on a drive :/

Did mine on the road  took everything I wanted then called mr scrap man

[Jasikasisback]

try topping up gearbox fluid first if no faulr codes and changing filter...may work...but expensive to try..../)