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[kronus]

Hooray! I appear to have a 260/6 and not a 265!

[kronus]

Jean, your engine is incredibly clean.

E28 Transmission Information from the E28 Bentley

528e
1982: getrag 260/6
1983-1988: getrag 260/5

533i
1983-1984: getrag 260/5

535i
1985: getrag 265/6
1986-1988: getrag 260/6

Gear Ratios

Getrag 260/5
3.83
2.20
1.40
1.00
0.81
3.46 reverse

Getrag 260/6
3.83
2.20
1.40
1.00
0.81
3.46 reverse

Getrag 265/6
3.82
2.20
1.40
1.00
0.81
3.71 reverse

[Jean]

I would at least replace the easy to reach gaskets, and check the back of the head as well. This one tends to leak...

http://www.briangt.com/gallery/album...2/IMG_7017.jpg

[Jean]

Picture of 260/6 for your reference kronus.

http://www.briangt.com/gallery/album...5462.sized.jpg
http://www.briangt.com/gallery/album...5464.sized.jpg

[wildstoats]

I the 265 that much longer than a 260? That's disappointing.

Have you looked at e30 auto driveshafts? You may be able to mix and match fronts and backs until something works.


As it is, I'm still not sure if I have a 265 or a 260/6.

Yeah it's not a lot longer but it's a couple of inches. Just enough that it won't work. The easiest way I have found to tell them apart is the angle on the mounting forks. Picture the transmission bolted in place under the car. If the mounting points point straight down then it's a g265 if they are angled in towards the transmission it's a g260.

[kronus]

I the 265 that much longer than a 260? That's disappointing.

Have you looked at e30 auto driveshafts? You may be able to mix and match fronts and backs until something works.


As it is, I'm still not sure if I have a 265 or a 260/6.

[wildstoats]

So the eta driveshaft won't work with a g265? :/

Is length the issue?

Yeah the eta driveshaft is too long by a couple of inches. A stock e28 driveshaft is also too long fyi. As far as I know there is no "bolt on" driveshaft solution when using the g265 but if someone has one I would love to hear about it.

[kronus]

Depending on the availability of a good driveshaft shop (or your own fabrication skills) I would consider sourcing a g260. I'm currently in the process of trying to get my g265 to work and it's just not happening with any combination of stock parts that I have tried so far. I'm going to have to actually take the entire car up to a shop and have them fab something custom for me. If you use a g260 you can just use a 325e "big-guibo" driveshaft and be done with it. To the best of my knowledge the only thing the g265 has going for it is that it's slightly beefier and has a removable bellhousing. I just wanted to let you know because I kind of got blind-sided by the issues raised when trying to use a g265.

So the eta driveshaft won't work with a g265? :/

Is length the issue?

[wildstoats]

It's a Getrag 265, afaik.

Depending on the availability of a good driveshaft shop (or your own fabrication skills) I would consider sourcing a g260. I'm currently in the process of trying to get my g265 to work and it's just not happening with any combination of stock parts that I have tried so far. I'm going to have to actually take the entire car up to a shop and have them fab something custom for me. If you use a g260 you can just use a 325e "big-guibo" driveshaft and be done with it. To the best of my knowledge the only thing the g265 has going for it is that it's slightly beefier and has a removable bellhousing. I just wanted to let you know because I kind of got blind-sided by the issues raised when trying to use a g265.

[chadthestampede]

What mounts are you using?

[kronus]

rear main seal
timing cover gaskets

Motor has low miles, doesn't leak out of rms. I don't want to take off the flywheel and timing cover :|

replace the thermostat, its fairly cheap. The housing will be fine, it's metal.
I would suggest replacing the accessory belts.



e30 temp sensor (for the gauge)

This one?

I believe so, depending on the transmission used.

It's a Getrag 265, afaik.

no, they have different flanges.

Really? People have told me that it will work....

[yert315]

So far:

intake manifold gaskets x6
oil filter kit
valve cover gasket
exhaust manifold gasket x2
water pump + gasket
thermostat gaskets
trans input seal
trans output seal
selector rod seal

rear main seal
timing cover gaskets

questionable:
Thermostat?
Thermostat housing?
Belts?

replace the thermostat, its fairly cheap. The housing will be fine, it's metal.
I would suggest replacing the accessory belts.

What sensors should I need?

e30 temp sensor (for the gauge)

E30M3 trans mount will work?

I believe so, depending on the transmission used.

E32 headers will mate to e30 325i downpipes?

no, they have different flanges.

[kronus]

Get an M42 tarbo :o

[Danny]

I been had a yob too.

[kronus]

I been had a haircut.

Get a yob, then.

I'm putting together a $$$ Pelican parts order. What all should be done while the motor is out?

So far:

intake manifold gaskets x6
oil filter kit
valve cover gasket
exhaust manifold gasket x2
water pump + gasket
thermostat gaskets
trans input seal
trans output seal
selector rod seal

questionable:
Thermostat?
Thermostat housing?
Belts?

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What sensors should I need?

E30M3 trans mount will work?

E32 headers will mate to e30 325i downpipes?