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Originally posted by Liquidity View PostWhy would the shift forks be weaker on the e? The e makes more torque than the i so if anything, the transmission would be stronger, not weaker.sigpic
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Ok time for the update, I got some pics and the bushings do look bad but once the boot was off and I could see the action I am going to say it's prob the forks. I would much rather it be the shifter but oh well. Is there a thread on the best way to R&R the tranny? And do I need that gigantic shield that goes from my transmission to the rear diff? It seems I will have to cut my exhaust out to remove it?sigpic87 325E The Honey Badger
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Originally posted by Poorboyz View PostIt doesn't matter if engine has more or less torque because it does not affect the shift forks at all.
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Originally posted by Liquidity View PostWhat's that gotta do with the price of tea in China? Beefier transmissions go behind motors with more torque. Everything is beefed up in a stronger transmission not just the gears.
I'm giving the guy helpful information and you're cluttering up the thread as well as many others, you're an idiot.sigpic
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Originally posted by Bullhead View PostOk time for the update, I got some pics and the bushings do look bad but once the boot was off and I could see the action I am going to say it's prob the forks. I would much rather it be the shifter but oh well. Is there a thread on the best way to R&R the tranny? And do I need that gigantic shield that goes from my transmission to the rear diff? It seems I will have to cut my exhaust out to remove it?
Sorry I can't be of any more help with your situation.sigpic
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Originally posted by Poorboyz View PostOP, I don't see anything out of the ordinary on your pictures. Like you stated, there is suppose to be an shield between driveshaft and exhaust. You also don't need to cut exhaust to remove anything. You could loosen the exhaust to help remove the trans but I've done it without removing exhaust.
Sorry I can't be of any more help with your situation.sigpic87 325E The Honey Badger
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Originally posted by Bullhead View PostRight on, I appreciate all the help you and others have offered. I'm just going to do the swap I guess my gut and eyes tell me its the forks. Anyone know if I can use the tranny's from all 3 of those cars? I will pic the one that feels the firmest and crispest.
You can use the 86, and the 90 for sure. But the 93 is an E36 correct? They use ZF trans, which you can use but you'll want longer gears and you'll need a special cross member iirc. Personally I'd take the crisper of the 86/90 pair. Least amount of hassle.
And like Poorboyz said, nothin looks out of the ordinary with your shifter, just a dirty selector rod :) I would jiggle the selector rod and stuff to see if there's any slop in the system
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Originally posted by Poorboyz View PostI'm giving the guy helpful information and you're cluttering up the thread as well as many others, you're an idiot.
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Originally posted by Poorboyz View PostI'm giving the guy helpful information and you're cluttering up the thread as well as many others, you're an idiot.
Originally posted by Liquidity View PostNo one asked you to reply to my post when I was talking to someone else and in case you hadn't noticed, I was helping a lot more than you were right here in this thread.
Do you never re visit threads you post in and see what people say in response to you/about you after you post?
A lot of us are amazed you haven't been banned yet. It's been discussed openly.
Are e transmission shift forks stronger than I transmission shift forks? No. Stop perpetuating that myth. It's Jenny McCarthy logic. The shift fork strength has NOTHING to do with the power handling capabilities of a transmission.
Originally posted by Liquidity View PostBut you only see what you want to see anyways - like most everyone else in this forum.
Seriously. Everyone here only sees what they want to see? EVERYONE?Last edited by Andy.B; 09-19-2014, 04:32 AM.
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Back on topic:
It looks like the selector rod is slightly bent in your pictures.
I would have someone operate the shifter while you watch from underneath to see if it's moving excessively or getting caught on something. As other have said, you might have worn out bushings. There are quite a few, and some of them will allow more slop in the shifter than others.
Regarding the transmission compatibility, I missed what year car you have, but IF it's an eta with a dual mass flywheel, you will need an transmission from a car with a dual mass flywheel. The bellhousing on those cars are deeper to accommodate the extra stack height.
If you have a car with a large flange output shaft (likely to be a dual mass flywheel) you will either need to grab another large flange transmission, or will need to swap the output flange (which is trivial).
If you have any 6 cyl car, I or e, with a single mass flywheel, you can use any transmission, including a deep bellhousing transmission. Just make sure to measure the depth of the bellhousing, because if you use a deep bellhousing eta transmission with a single mass flywheel you will need to get a euro 323i throw out bearing to make up the difference in stack height.
TLDR: if you have a single mass flywheel, get whatever transmission you want and make it fit. If you have a dual mass flywheel, get a transmission from a car with a dual mass flywheel.
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Originally posted by Andy.B View PostBack on topic:
It looks like the selector rod is slightly bent in your pictures.
I would have someone operate the shifter while you watch from underneath to see if it's moving excessively or getting caught on something. As other have said, you might have worn out bushings. There are quite a few, and some of them will allow more slop in the shifter than others.
Regarding the transmission compatibility, I missed what year car you have, but IF it's an eta with a dual mass flywheel, you will need an transmission from a car with a dual mass flywheel. The bellhousing on those cars are deeper to accommodate the extra stack height.
If you have a car with a large flange output shaft (likely to be a dual mass flywheel) you will either need to grab another large flange transmission, or will need to swap the output flange (which is trivial).
If you have any 6 cyl car, I or e, with a single mass flywheel, you can use any transmission, including a deep bellhousing transmission. Just make sure to measure the depth of the bellhousing, because if you use a deep bellhousing eta transmission with a single mass flywheel you will need to get a euro 323i throw out bearing to make up the difference in stack height.
TLDR: if you have a single mass flywheel, get whatever transmission you want and make it fit. If you have a dual mass flywheel, get a transmission from a car with a dual mass flywheel.
I am going out now to remove the tranny, I just got off work and got the kids and wife sedated with pizza lol. It may be a little bit because I have never R&R'd a bmw tranny so it will have some new things for me and I will also want to take time to inspect the parts I remove, but I will post pics of the tranny so you guys will know what I have. I have an 87 325E.sigpic87 325E The Honey Badger
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Originally posted by Andy.B View PostLet us know how it goes. An 87 325e has a dual mass flywheel and a large flange output shaft, so you will need to make sure your replacement transmission has the deep bellhousing.sigpic87 325E The Honey Badger
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