Pic of 325is 5spd bellhousing and Removal Help!

[chris89]

Hi, me and a friend have been trying to remove the transmission from his 87' 325is... Does anyone have a pic of the Transmission and a pic of the bellhousing? We got everything off and ALL we have to do now and get the top bolts... and they are next to impossible to remove... How do u get the engine and transmission to tilt back MORE for more room to see and reach the top bolts on the transmission? Thank You!

[Sean]

Ok - here's what you gotta do.

First - go to realoem.com and take a look at the correct pictures. Will help you visualize where the bolts are you want to get to.

I take it you have already removed the tranny mounts? If you haven't - do so. Then get a jack on the front of the oil pan, and push up on the front of the motor - with rubber mounts I've tilted the motor back to the point where the valve cover sits on the firewall - it won't hurt them too bad. This gives you enough room to get a nice long extension up there.

You'll need multiple extenders and at least one universal joint. To reach those top ones, I think I needed like almost 2 feet of extensions total - it's tricky, but can be done!

Don't forget to get the starter bolts too. Those are a real bitch because you have to losen one side and hold the other, but it's doable.

Let me know how it goes.

[browntown]

^^ couldn't/shouldn't you undo the top nuts of the motor mounts first?

[chris89]

OMG browtown ur avatar is awesome!!! :) Hopefully we'll get this mofo out of there Tonight! THANKS!

[NC325iC]

^^ couldn't/shouldn't you undo the top nuts of the motor mounts first?

not necessary

[Sean]

not necessary

Yea, it's not necessary, but it wouldn't be a bad idea. come to think of it, I think that's a good idea. Wouldn't stress the mounts much less.

[rcko]

ck pelican part tech articles. they got a whole write up for clutch replacement with pics that would help you