Auto to 5speed Transmission Conversion Write up(56k no

[Marvin]

5 Speed Conversion Part Lists









Manual and Automatic Parts Comparison:






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[Marvin]

Transmission Removal

Drain the transmission by removing the ATF sump drain plug




Remove the ATF filler tube and ATF cooler lines




Remove the transmission bump stop and the reinforcement plate at the bottom of the bellhousing by removing couple of Torx/Hex bolts




Working through the opening in the bellhousing, remove the (3)bolts that hold the torque converter to the drive plate




Support the transmission from below and remove the rear transmission by removing the bolts that hold them to the body. This will lower the rear of the transmission a bit.




Using long extensions, removed the torx bolts that holds the transmission bellhousing to the engine. Also you need to removed the bolts that hold the starter to the transmission bellhousing.




Remove the inspection grill from the bottom of the bellhousing for access to the torque converter. Use screwdriver or lever to apply pressure making sure that the torque converter stays firmly mounted to the transmission.




After removing the transmission off the engine





Yay!!!! finally got it off...



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[Marvin]

Next, removing the driveshaft.....



First at the sliding coupling, loosen the clamping sleeve by several turns



Remove the (3) bolts that holds the flexible coupling to the transmission output flange



Do not pull the bolts yet, this will hold up the front section of the driveshaft



Now remove the (4) bolts thats holding the rear driveshaft section, but do not pull the driveshaft off



Bolts are off



Carefully loosen the (2) bolts thats holding the center section of driveshaft. Now wiggle out the driveshaft careful



Driveshaft rear section removed



Driveshaft front section removed



Yay, Driveshaft finally removed!!!!


TO BE CONTINUED.....

[Marvin]

Heres the 5 speed conversion progress/write up so far.

Year: 1989
Make: BMW
Model: 325ic

Part Lists/Price Guide

5speed conversion kit i purchased from Dave Adams-92 M-technic for $600


1- included in $conversion kit


1- Cross member (Qty 1) Part# 23 71 1 176 574 - $ conversion kit
2- Rubber mounting (Qty2) Part# 23 71 1 175 939
3- Hex nut w/plate (Qty 2) Part# 23 71 1 130 253
5- Wave washer (Qty 2) Part# 07 11 9 932 095
6- Hex nut (Qty 2) Part# 07 11 9 922 856
7- Square headed bolt (Qty 2) Part# 23 71 1 130 250
9- Hex nut w/plate (Qty 2) Part# 23 71 1 130 253




1- Torx bolt (Qty 2) Part# 23 00 1 222 890
2- Torx bolt (Qty 2) Part# 23 00 1 222 893
3- Flat washer (Qty 4) Part# 07 11 9 931 699
4- Dowel (Qty 2) Part# 11 11 1 743 118
5- Torx bolt (Qty 4) Part# 23 00 1 222 887
6- Wave washer (Qty 4) Part# 07 11 9 932 095
7- Hex bolt (Qty 1) Part# 07 11 9 913 015
8- Torx bolt (Qty 2) Part# 23 00 1 222 889
9- Wave washer (Qty 2) Part# 07 11 9 932 112
10- Hex nut (Qty 2) Part# 07 12 9 900 812







1- Pressure plate (Qty 1) Part# 21 21 1 223 026 Cost $56.00 from BMA
2- Clutch disk (Qty 1) Part# 21 21 1 223 671 Cost $74.00 from BMA
3- Clutch rel. fork lever (Qty 1) Part# 21 51 1 204 229 Cost $conversion kit
4- Clutch release bearing (Qty 1) Part# 21 51 1 223 366 Cost $28.50 from BMA
5- Ball pin (Qty 1) Part# 21 51 1 202 659 Cost $.58 from BMA
6- Spring clip (Qty 1) Part# 21 51 1 204 327 Cost $1.30 from BMA
7- Screw fillister head (Qty 6) Part# 07 11 9 919 939




1- Input cylinder clutch (Qty 1) Part# 21 52 1 156 000
2- Hex bolt (Qty 2) Part# 07 11 9 913 477
4- Fit bolt (Qty 1) Part# 21 52 1 151 447
5- Self-locking hex nut (Qty 1) Part# 0712 9 946 400
7- Connector (Qty 1) Part# 21 52 1 151 697
8- Hose (Qty x) Part# 21 52 1 163 714
9- Grommet (Qty 1) Part# 21 52 1 156 082
10- Pipe (Qty 1) Part# 34 32 6 755 555
11- Connector (Qty 2) Part# 34 32 1 151 806
13- Clip (Qty 1) Part# 34 34 1 163 565
14- Output cylinder clutch (Qty 1) Part# 21 52 1 116 300
15- Vent screw (Qty 1) Part# 21 52 1 116 360
16- Protection cap (Qty 1) Part# 21 52 1 154 976
17- Knurled bolt (Qty 2) Part# 21 51 1 203 012
18- Self-locking hex nut (Qty 2) Part# 07 12 9 946 400


















1- Supporting bracket (Qty 1) Part# 35 11 1 157 719
2- Gasket (Qty 1) Part# 35 11 1 150 370
3- Self-locking collar nut (Qty 4) Part# 31 33 1 092 887
4- Flat washer (Qty 2) Part# 24 11 1 690 120
5- Hex bolt w/washer (Qty 2) Part# 07 11 9 915 160
6- Stop light switch (Qty 1) Part# 61 31 8 360 420
7- Brake pedal (Qty 1) Part# 35 21 1 154 729
8- Rubber pad (Qty 1) Part# 35 21 1 108 634
9- Bush bearing (Qty 2) Part# 35 21 1 109 541
10- Spacer sleeve (Qty 1) Part# 35 21 1 150 346
11- Tension spring (Qt 1) Part# 35 21 1 152 371
12- Grommet (Qty 2) Part# 35 41 1 113 728
13- Pin (Qty 1) Part# 34 31 1 152 270
14- Clamp (Qty 1) Part# 34 33 1 120 538
15- Clutch pedal (Qty 1) Part# 35 31 1 154 737
16- Rubber pad (Qty 1) Part# 35 21 1 108 634
17- Spacer sleeve (Qty 1) Part# 35 31 1 154 734
18- Grommet (Qty 1) Part# 35 31 1 113 725
19- Tension spring (Qty 1) Part# 35 21 1 102 383
20- Cap (Qty 1) Part# 35 31 1 153 896
21- Stop buffer (Qty 1) Part# 35 31 1 152 237
22- Compression spring (Qty 1) Part# 35 31 1 151 990
23- Fit bolt (Qty 1) Part# 35 31 1 150 407
24- Self locking hex nut (Qty 1) Part# 07 12 9 946 400
27- Bush bearing (Qty 2) Part# 21 52 1 150 345
28- Hex bolt (Qty 1) Part# 07 11 9 912 721
29- Flat washer (Qty 1) Part# 07 11 9 931 020
30- Self-locking hex nut (Qty 1) Part# 07 12 9 964 672

CONVERSION BEGINS.....

Raise up the car and place on jackstands



Disconnect the transmission accelerator cable from its bracket on the intake manifold and remove it from the throttle operating lever



Now the removal of the exhaust system. Disconnect the oxygen sensor's electrical connector.



Remove the exhaust manifold connection nuts (6), exhaust pipe transmission hanger mount, the hanger mount on the rear axle subframe and disconnect the rear muffler (2) mounting clamps.



Full exhaust system.....fully REMOVED



Remove the rear reinforcement bar and the exhaust and gas-tank heat shields.



After removing the heat shields, here's your driveshaft.



Now removing the selector lever and linkage. Start by removing the console trims.



Disconnect the electrical switch and remove (2) hex-head screws.



I removed the entire center console for easy access.



Now with the exhaust pipes and heat shield out of the way. Remove the retaining clip thats holding the selector rod and lower selector lever.



Now you can remove the selector lever



Next, removing the driveshaft.....


TO BE CONTINUED......