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  • ahalfacre5
    Advanced Member
    • Aug 2012
    • 156

    #1

    m20 to m20

    I swapping the tranny over outside of the car.. do I still need a clutch alignment tool... and I mean NEED im 100% broke
    1986 325es
  • nickflic3
    No R3VLimiter
    • Sep 2009
    • 3564

    #2
    Yes

    Maybe borrow one?
    Bronzit 4-door Swap Drifting somewhere
    Cammed B25 Swap Daily Driver
    Updated 10/1

    Originally posted by StereoInstaller1
    Maybe 300 CANADIAN HP, thats like 225 US HP.

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    • ahalfacre5
      Advanced Member
      • Aug 2012
      • 156

      #3
      1986 325es

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      • JCarp90
        E30 Mastermind
        • Feb 2011
        • 1759

        #4
        I did mine without one. I got lucky and only took me 2 stabs. My buddy's was a total bitch. Just depends.

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        • slammin.e28
          שמע ישראל
          • May 2010
          • 12054

          #5
          I've never been able to get it without using the tool, and then it was still a bitch.
          1974.5 Jensen Healey : 2003 330i/5

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          • MAXELHOFF
            E30 Addict
            • Jan 2008
            • 414

            #6
            Do you have sight?

            No. Just make sure the clutch disk stays centered on the pilot bearing as you tighten the pressure plate.
            grain of salt:p


            http://https://youtu.be/H8gOAzYchAE:ot:

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            • MrBurgundy
              R3V Elite
              • Mar 2012
              • 5294

              #7
              Originally posted by MAXELHOFF
              No. Just make sure the clutch disk stays centered on the pilot bearing as you tighten the pressure plate.
              Easier said then done.
              Current Collection: 1990 325is // 1987 325i Vert // 2003 525i 5spd // 1985 380SL // 1992 Ranger 5spd // 2005 Avalanche // 2024 Honda Grom SP // 2024 Yamaha XSR700 // 2024 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon

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              • TurboJake
                No R3VLimiter
                • Oct 2010
                • 3780

                #8
                Fun fact, the E30's wheel lug makes a great clutch alignment tool. I used an extended lug to do it under a car once. Stabbed on first try.


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                • TobyB
                  R3V Elite
                  • Oct 2011
                  • 5163

                  #9
                  It's easy.

                  But if you're not taking the clutch off the m20 you're using, it's COMPLETELY unnecessary.

                  If you ARE taking the clutch off, just center the plate by feel off the pressure plate-
                  snug the pressure plate just enough to hold the friction plate in place, then
                  center it up using just the tips of your fingers.
                  Your fingers can tell when the friction plate's an equal distance from the pressure plate,
                  then tighten it a bit more and recheck.

                  It's EASIER to use the tool, but even the tool's not foolproof.

                  t
                  now, sometimes I just mess with people. It's more entertaining that way. george graves

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                  • Den_k321
                    E30 Fanatic
                    • Oct 2010
                    • 1248

                    #10
                    take a smallest 3ft-6ft extension, slide one side into pilot bearing and in the middle put lots of electric take on, evenly. there is your alignment tool

                    1988 325is S50 in-progress.
                    http://www.facebook.com/E30LocalCrew
                    Few pictures:
                    http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=255061

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                    • ZekeTheSneak
                      E30 Mastermind
                      • May 2010
                      • 1562

                      #11
                      you dont need one. eyeball it. I have never used one



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