Clutch and Flywheel for 240 Trans

[Slovik]

Hi All,

Just getting ready to pull my M42 out and swap in a 98 S52. I will be using the 240 trans from my 91 318is. I read that resurfacing the dual mass is a bad idea /or can't be done, I would really like to keep the stock flywheel (it works with my starter). I can buy a new one for about $675 along with the stock clutch for an e36 will this work with my trans? I know a number of you have kept your 240 but used the single mass m20 flywheel machined on back for clearance but I want to stay with a stock weight as this will be a street only car and would rather have smooth off the line starts. Any and all opinions would be appreciated. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SACHS...Q5fAccessories

Thanks,

Seth

[trackjunkie21]

Hi All,

Just getting ready to pull my M42 out and swap in a 98 S52. I will be using the 240 trans from my 91 318is. I read that resurfacing the dual mass is a bad idea /or can't be done, I would really like to keep the stock flywheel (it works with my starter). I can buy a new one for about $675 along with the stock clutch for an e36 will this work with my trans? I know a number of you have kept your 240 but used the single mass m20 flywheel machined on back for clearance but I want to stay with a stock weight as this will be a street only car and would rather have smooth off the line starts. Any and all opinions would be appreciated. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SACHS...Q5fAccessories

Thanks,

Seth

Why would you buy a brand new flywheel? and one for 675 for that matter? I bought a dual mass e36 325i flywheel and clutch setup. The m3 won't fit in the bellhousing.

[Slovik]

I was under the impression that the e36 and the M3 flywheel were pretty much the same the same, M3 is a few pounds lighter, what clutch did you use and did you get the e36 325 flywheel new or did you resurface it. Will this combo work with my trans...

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Thanks,

Seth

[trackjunkie21]

dude, just search. there is info all over this site

[lifeiskaos]

m3 flywheel/clutch won't fit in the 240. use m20 clutch/flywheel/starter. it's light and cheap.

[blackhawkimpact]

m3 flywheel/clutch won't fit in the 240. use m20 clutch/flywheel/starter. it's light and cheap.

^This

[Leo_328i]

Since we're on this topic...

Just to clarify - what throwout bearing can I use? I know its been said so often to use the 323i throw out bearing but does a normal 325 one not work? And which M20 clutch do I use? 325i clutch kit or 325e (both for single mass flywheels).

[blackhawkimpact]

You have to get a SMF and shave it. Or get a euro 323i flywheel like I did. No shaving needed.

[lifeiskaos]

Since we're on this topic...

Just to clarify - what throwout bearing can I use? I know its been said so often to use the 323i throw out bearing but does a normal 325 one not work? And which M20 clutch do I use? 325i clutch kit or 325e (both for single mass flywheels).

323i TOB, 325i clutch, shave flywheel ~1/4" or grind away some of the sleeve around the long bolts on the back of the oil pan.

[Matt-B]

a 323i TOB and 325i TOB ( e30 ) are the exact same


Im using s 325 TOB, single mass fly, 325i clutch kit, 240 slave cyl, 240 tranny

car runs funs and drives fine

[Hobbes]

a 323i TOB and 325i TOB ( e30 ) are the exact same

Lies. I had them side by side before I did my swap. My 325i (m20) clutch kit came with one and I had bought a 323i TOB seperately. Somewhere on the interwebz, someone took a picture of them side by side. They ARE different.

If the 325 one works, I would use it. I used a 323i TOB and it was an extra $80 that I apparently didn't need to spend. I think it would just move the enagement point in the pedal. I like how mine is though. I wouldn't change it.

[Kingb]

you use the pilot bearing for your tranny the i.d. of the crank is the same. you just have to use the one that fits your tranny

[drumad]

a 323i TOB and 325i TOB ( e30 ) are the exact same


Im using s 325 TOB, single mass fly, 325i clutch kit, 240 slave cyl, 240 tranny

car runs funs and drives fine

Lies. I had them side by side before I did my swap. My 325i (m20) clutch kit came with one and I had bought a 323i TOB seperately. Somewhere on the interwebz, someone took a picture of them side by side. They ARE different.

If the 325 one works, I would use it. I used a 323i TOB and it was an extra $80 that I apparently didn't need to spend. I think it would just move the enagement point in the pedal. I like how mine is though. I wouldn't change it.

Matt and I discussed this before and I ended up using the 323i euro TOB as well. The part numbers matched which didnt make sense to me either. I havent driven the car yet so I can't comment as to it working or not.. hah. I'll dig up the old convo when I get home.

[Alpine e92]

Can you use the m42 clutch and flywheel with the 240?

[e30s50dan]

^ you can but why..do what they said above...M20 shaved sach clutch/pp/323to bearing/ m20starter. E a s y ! This is what I'm running with my S50