M30 swap

[bataangpinoy]

Yes I'm using the M30 g260 and it came with the rod and arm. I did not do any modifications but the guibo rubs very slightly on the rod. It only does this in the area where the bolts go through the guibo. Don't know if the short shift lever has anything to do with it.

What do you plan to do with yours?

i want to run a uuc dssr badly. but if it wont wok then i'll bend the rod slightly in a vice.

[1987E30project]

Coolant tank question M30 swap

Yes putting the tank there would be an issue

Change of plans. I'm trying to use the E30 later model tank and locate it where the later models have it.

[1987E30project]

Rod & arm

project, what did you do for a shift arm and selector rod?

im assuming you used the m30 g260.

Yes I'm using the M30 g260 and it came with the rod and arm. I did not do any modifications but the guibo rubs very slightly on the rod. It only does this in the area where the bolts go through the guibo. Don't know if the short shift lever has anything to do with it.

What do you plan to do with yours?

[MR 325]

Yes putting the tank there would be an issue

[bataangpinoy]

project, what did you do for a shift arm and selector rod?

im assuming you used the m30 g260.

[1987E30project]

Coolant tank question M30 swap

Any issues if I position the tank below the upper radiator hose? After bleeding of course.

[Jean]

Depends on the engine arms/mounts I bet.

[CorvallisBMW]

Used an e28 535i hose and it fit, it was longer than the e32/e34 hose.

I tried that, didn't work for me. I had to splice on about 2" of extra hose. BTW make sure that if you go this route, buy real actual coolant hose splicing nipples from an auto parts store. Don't just use PVC or something like that. They will get soft when hot and come apart, stranding you on the side of the road.

Ask me how I know.

[Jean]

Used an e28 535i hose and it fit, it was longer than the e32/e34 hose.

[LowR3V'in]

Use a pipe to add length. Everyone does that.

[1987E30project]

Lower radiator hose and overflow tank issues

The lower radiator hose is not reaching the radiator. I needs to be about 1 inch longer. I did order the e28 hose which is suppossedly longer than the e32 one but no luck. Any suggestions? What did you use?
I also need suggestions where to locate the overflow tank. I have an 87 so placing a later model tank on the driver side runs into several problems. In some locations the outlet is blocked by the ABS lines or if moved more towards the driver it is blocked by the air filter housing bracket.

[josan88200022]

M30 conversion: engine mount brackets

I am looking for a set too. Anyone know where I can buy some?
John

[bataangpinoy]

i'll keep that in mind! i was really dreading having to not run p/s.

but i have a b34 from an e24, so i'd need the bracket too...

[LowR3V'in]

Yeah that 8lbs of pump really is a huge weight
disadvantage, I totally notice it. Well worth
muscling my car everytime I park, get below 20mph,
or just turn the wheel at all.

i cant find the e28 535i ps pump. id rather drive around without it until i find one, i cant be stuck

I used the m20 pump on my b35.
They're the same thing.

Haven't looked at a e28, but I bet it's the same too.

[1987E30project]

are you keeping the PS system? i want to delete mine to same weight and simplify the swap a little bit.

I'm keeping mine. I had to modify the hard line so the banjo bolts would align with the hose ends. I think IMO for a daily driver having power steering is a must. I replaced the reservoir and two of the hoses (not high pressure line) so there should be no leaks.