Almost done, but a couple problems: gear grind & brakes locked

[rede30]

have you tried adjusting the fork at all? I really think you should check that, everything seems to point to this. The brakes wont be stuck all the time, driving it for a shot while will make it worse. Just take off the clip, pull the spring off, and screw in the fork.

[grib]

Quick update on this - over the weekend I checked the MC and booster fork. I think you guys were right, the fork was a turn or two too long. There was also something strange with the MC - there is a little slotted plate in one of the ports where the reservoir plugs in. It looked like the

Anyway, the brakes are fixed - thanks for everyone's input!

Not so good news on the transmission. Everything seems to point to the synchros on second gear being really, really toast. (I probably have a "money $hifted" ZF.)

Fortunately there is a shop locally who will fix it for about $700. They seem to know BMWs/the transmission pretty well so I am confident that they know what they are doing. Has anyone else had this issue with a ZF320? Seems pretty common on the E36 M3 forum. Anything else they should replace while the transmission is opened up?

[surebimmer]

I would repalce the input and output shaft seals, shift selecter seal.

[Inspar8r]

now you just need some LEDs

and wider rubber ;)