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E30 M3 S62 Build - Loads of queries about 4x4 drivtrains
I'm not sure if it matters which is which, but generally BMW uses brown or brown/orange for grounds.
I don't have any wiring unfortunately, just the pins on the case itself. Ill try it both way round. The pins don't look that thick so I'd assume its a fairly weak signal.
Not sure if i should attempt to remove the block behind the pins to see whats going on in there...
yeah, you could always add a 5a fuse or something small to be safe, but it's an electromagnet, so unless you run 100v or something through it, it should be fine.
OK, Continuity check confirms the 2 pins are defo connected. Ohms, was all over the place the for the first second and then settle on zero.
There are 3 stubs on the outer side of the plug These also have continuity between one another, and look like they're designed to hold a circular, metal clipped plug.
What I need is someone to post a picture of some e34 plugs with cabling on so I can attempt to lock the basterd up! There is a part number on the actual plug but cannot for the life of me read it.
One of the numbers on the tcase near the output shaft to the front diff.
Wouldn't it be easier to buy a 325ix to do the swap? And then give it the m3 look?
I don't know shit about mechanics but it seem to me it would be the easier way to go...
Wouldn't it be easier to buy a 325ix to do the swap? And then give it the m3 look?
I don't know shit about mechanics but it seem to me it would be the easier way to go...
With the number of parts unique to the M3, no, it is not easier to do that. It's possible to start with an M3 and an iX and end up with an AWD car with wide fenders... with about the same amount of work for each path.
However, if the final product has an M3 VIN, it will be worth FAR more than if it did not.
How much is a one-eyed, one-horned, flying purple people-eater worth?
Immaculate, Concours-quality M3's with low mileage and complete maintenance records top out between $20K and $30K.
In the US, if you can get a rust-free rolling chassis with complete interior but no powertrain for $4K, you got a pretty good deal.
www.S14.net is a better site for M3-specific questions.
Ok, putting the Tcase issues aside for a moment, I flipped the engine over today and started taking the sump off, The m5 has a 2x part sump (upper and lower) the lower one has to come off first as the bolts holding the oil pump in also hold the upper sump in around 4 locations from why I can tell.
The Magnetic sump oil guide switches had to come out first, I will have to discard these if the x5 sump is infact used (99%) The functionality of these will be programmed out by my ecu guy. He has confirmed its easily done and with the lack of the chassis accelerometer (g-meter) we don't think the system of selective oil pumping would work anyways.
some interesting oil channels leading to shallow part of sump.
I haven't yet removed the oil pump, as i just wanted to enquire as to whether or not the m5 oil pump will fit the x5 pan?
I can see there is a cover over the chain and i can envisage a single nut under there holding the sprocket in place (just like the 24V swaps) Im hoping the sprocket can also be used. I will chuck a cable tie on the chain to make sure it doesn't jump a tooth or anything, Not sure if the chain position effects the oil pump but better safe then sorry.
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