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[Jim]

As Heading??
On a 3.2 v6

[cem_devecioglu]

first, auto is too heavy for one person..

you will need  someone to help you or a transmission lift ..

after every required part is ready (took some days for us)
on a 2.5 it took whole day for mechanical part (including some compulsory breaks) ..and a half for electronics.. job is done by mechanics..(2 persons)

[Mr Gav]

I converted my Senator in a day and a half on my own, but the electrical side was easy as the fuel injection loom is independent so it was just a case of swapping the aut loom for the manual.
The pedal box was a pig of a job, laid on your back with your head in the footwell and no room to move.
It`s all worthwhile though and don`t let AndyB tell you otherwise 

[serek]

need to say one day with 2 people with lots of tea

[2woody]

I have done one in a single day on my own, but it was hard work.

not actually done a 3.2 yet....., but I'd expect it to be no harder apart from any Tech2 malarky.

and it would depend on having all ( and I mean all ) of the bits to hand.

[2woody]

actually, it's not that far from me to you - want to rent me for the day ?

fnar 

[Bionic]

Being really the devils advocate it all depends on the problems that you may face that are not immediately apparent. Then also on the skills and equipment of the ones doing the job.
I would allow at least two full days even if i had everything to hand to be well on the safe side if the car is the main transport you have.
Like I said, it is better to be safe than be surprised and disappointed if it all does not go to plan. Make sure the parts you are fitting are not faulty and all work too. Have a backup plan just in case....
All the luck in the world though, give us a post when it is done and maybe some advice for others who might want to do the same. 

[cem_devecioglu]

I forgat to mention, also clutch bleeding required two persons..

[serek]

I have done one in a single day on my own, but it was hard work.

not actually done a 3.2 yet....., but I'd expect it to be no harder apart from any Tech2 malarky.

and it would depend on having all ( and I mean all ) of the bits to hand.

same job like any other V6

[Jim]

actually, it's not that far from me to you - want to rent me for the day ?
fnar 

I might take you up on that

[scimmy_man]

actually, it's not that far from me to you - want to rent me for the day ?
fnar 

I might take you up on that

man love?

[Matchless]

Jim, your 3.2 is fly-by-wire so the bits in the guide covering cruise wiring, clutch pedal switch and possibly the brake pedal switch will not apply.
If you post-up the differences for the dbw cars I will amend the guide.

[Psychoca]

I forgat to mention, also clutch bleeding required two persons..

Depends on how it is done, but, I have bled the clutch a couple of times on my own...

1st time by continually topping up the fluid and pumping the pedal by hand, the 2nd time with a syringe on the bleed nipple...

[cem_devecioglu]

I forgat to mention, also clutch bleeding required two persons..

Depends on how it is done, but, I have bled the clutch a couple of times on my own...

1st time by continually topping up the fluid and pumping the pedal by hand, the 2nd time with a syringe on the bleed nipple...

I see 3 persons trying that..  :-?

if its done properly one was topping up, other pumping the pedal and one down bleeding.. so practically we need a big octopussy with long arms

[Jim]

Jim, your 3.2 is fly-by-wire so the bits in the guide covering cruise wiring, clutch pedal switch and possibly the brake pedal switch will not apply.
If you post-up the differences for the dbw cars I will amend the guide.

OK, I didn't know that!! may be I would be converting the 3.2