Manuel Swap

[e30davie]

Get Luis, Miguel and Jose to help...Manuel is always slipping out.

[Beamerboi]

Glad to help! I’ll likely do mine in 2019.

I think the guibo and center bearing may not be the same, but let’s see what others say.

Thanks a lot man I didn’t think so just checking tho because I have every single part to put the auto in. Everything is torn out Tho and I already have the 5-speed! It should take a couple months but I’m determined to get this beast up and running legit. I was also wondering if the high quality flywheels are worth it the one I’m looking into is $500 but is aluminum and fits the stock clutch. Im thinking I’m just going to go high quality on everything.


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[Beamerboi]

Oh man this is great [emoji81] I’m such a noob!


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[Beamerboi]

Here’s the pedal assembly.


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[hakstern]

I'm working on this too, gathering parts now. There are a ton of good writeups on AT/MT swaps, just search on Google and you'll find many sites and links to follow.

Figure on about $1,000 for all of the parts, another $800 to $1000 to install at an inexpensive shop, much more at other places. DIY is difficult, especially lying on the floor in a dark garage. You really want access to a lift to make this a pleasant experience.

Here is my list, gleaned from a variety of sources over the past year. Parts with an (x) are things I already have; still buying other pieces. I hope this helps.

M/T swap parts list

Transmission input shaft seal
Engine rear main seal

Transmission (x)
Transmission oil
Transmission crossmember (x)
Transmission mounts (x)
Transmission mount nuts (x)

Shifter assembly (x)
Selector rod | Shift link w/washers and clips (x)
Shift handle (x)
Shift knob and emblem (x)
Nylon cup and bushing (x)
Shift lever insulating rubber boot (x)
Shift lever leather boot (x)
Lock pin for support arm (?)
Bushing mounting nut (x)

Transmission to block bolts (set, you can reuse the bolts that came off your auto)

Guibo bolts (need new)
Guibo (x)

Driveshaft (x)
c.v. joint nub (?)
Center bearing assembly (x)

Reverse light switch
M/T reverse lamps wiring harness BMW p/n 23141220263
Clutch cruise control switch and wiring

Flywheel (needs machining)
Flywheel spacer plate (x)
Flywheel bolts x8 (need new)

Throwout bearing
Clutch/Pressure Plate assembly (x)
Clutch fork (x)
Clutch fork bearing (x)
Clutch master cylinder
Clutch master fluid line connector (x)
Clutch slave cylinder
Clutch hardline

Firewall grommet
Clutch soft line (x)

Pedal assembly

Replacement exhaust hardware

Amazing list! Out of this list, what is recommended to get "NEW" instead of using the old stuff?

[jgilber0]

Amazing list! Out of this list, what is recommended to get "NEW" instead of using the old stuff?

My thoughts:

Seals and mounts for sure
Clutch and related bearings
Flywheel bolts
Driveshaft center support bearing
Flywheel bolts
Shifter bushings
Guibo and Guibo bolts
Master and slave cylinders
Firewall grommet
Exhaust hardware

[Beamerboi]

My thoughts:

Seals and mounts for sure

Clutch and related bearings

Flywheel bolts

Driveshaft center support bearing

Flywheel bolts

Shifter bushings

Guibo and Guibo bolts

Master and slave cylinders

Firewall grommet

Exhaust hardware

Hoses too! there are 2 hoses on the master cylinder. One from master cylinder to brake fluid reservoir. There’s a hardline to the soft line to the slave cylinder. Also there is a lil plastic piece that goes on the master cylinder that connects the hose that goes to the brake reservoir. These are the tiny parts that I had the most trouble finding.


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[Beamerboi]

Btw it’s almost done! I believe I have everything thank you everyone!


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[Zambuzan]

That front lift point looks like it needs a day off :eeek:

What did you use at your other lift point? Rear of the manifold? I can't tell...

Also, how's the swap going? And btw it's not impossible to do it without removing the whole engine. Might even be easier.
Here's this guy doing it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejpE5eZkga0

[Beamerboi]

That front lift point looks like it needs a day off :eeek:



What did you use at your other lift point? Rear of the manifold? I can't tell...



Also, how's the swap going? And btw it's not impossible to do it without removing the whole engine. Might even be easier.

Here's this guy doing it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejpE5eZkga0

I have two engines. Had to remove the original one because of cylinder wall scaring and bad rod bearing. I may rebuild the bad engine later to learn more. So the engine you see is a working engine with 70k miles (according to the seller). Here’s a pic of the pull I’m having someone more experienced help me. I was out of town this weekend to skydive. So no progress yet however I have everything ready to go! I’ll definitely keep everyone posted. I’m so ready to drive!


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[Beamerboi]

Got them married up finally.


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