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    Quick transmission/clutch question

    We just finished up the swap on Spoon's car, and have run into a slight issue. We reused the clutch and flywheel out of Kell's '94 325is, but now whenever the car is driven, the clutch seems to slip quite a lot. We're 99.8% sure everything is assembled correctly, as we checked and double checked the installation. We assume it can't be air in the system, as that would cause the opposite of our symptoms.

    For the record, the setup is:
    '94 M50B25, torn down and reassembled with all new gaskets
    Getrag 260 w/E36 dual mass flywheel and stock clutch
    325i driveshaft
    3.73 limited slip diff

    Could it be the slave cylinder? We're using one out of the M42 transmission, but according to the ETK they all have the same throw length (20-64mm). Would using one out of an M20 or M50 trans solve the problem? Could it just be rust on the clutch disc?

    We scuffed up the friction surface with sandpaper and cleaned it off prior to installation. Any help would be appreciated, so we can get this car back on the road ASAP.

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    #2
    I wasn't aware you could use the e36 flywheel/clutch/pressure plate with the getrag 260. Its possible that the pressure plate isn't totally engaging the clutch. I would pull the tranny and throw the e30 flywheel and clutch assembly in there. You'll also need the e30 starter.

    Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.
    '91 318is
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      #3
      brew = correct

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        #4
        Originally posted by screamingbmwe30
        brew = correct
        actually :), we just solved the problem still using the m50 flywheel and clutch. If you use the getrag 250 pivot/engagement arm it fits perfectly.

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