New Member Introduction

[F34R]

Are you familiar with realoem.com? If not check it out for part #s and exploded diagrams.

That^ plus this:

http://r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=41971&highlight=shift+lever+z3

Don't replace with the stock when you can upgrade and have a cleaner feel. I personally love my Z4 lever. But that is a bit short for a DD.

Does your gear shift look like this: http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...27&hg=25&fg=05
If so call up these guys: http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/ and ask for the polly bushings, replacement washers, lever cup bushing, end clips and bitch clip. Tell them it is for an e30 and they will get you set up with a everything you need =)

Good luck and welcome

[brutus87]

Welcome to the money pit zone, enjoy your stay.

[Redfox]

perv

Hahaha

I have a few pics of Zach, but none with me and Zach. I'll get some up of me and the car soon though. I just ordered a bunch of stuff since spring is almost here and he's gonna get painted :D Mtech wing came in today :D

[BoxDriver86]

In a single swoop you've helped me a ton! Just a quick question regarding the shifter bushings. Is there more than one bushing?

Here's what I bought when mine had the same problem. It's a really nice kit that shortens your throw a little but looks and feels OEM.

http://store.nexternal.com/shared/St...unt2=263114571

Spring for the extra bushings and you will be pleased. This job can be a pain in the ass, so check the DIY forums for a nice write-up on how to do it.

Good luck and welcome aboard!

[LJ851]

winter sucks sorry to hear about it .

[LJ851]

Welcome!!!
Any pics of you and your car?

;)

perv

[Stanley Rockefeller]

Hey all, I'm new here as well. My name is Rachel and I just bought my first car, a 1988 325is Bmw. Its a two door and it's white. Unfortunately, the garage I bought it from let it sit out, and 2 inches of ice were under the carpets, so that had to be torn out. Besides that, there wasn't any other big problems with it. My friend Steve recommended me to these forums, and luckily I found a member here who is selling interior. I'm pretty excited to get everything installed and make "Zach" looking sexy and amazing. I'll post pics as soon as I can.

Welcome!!!
Any pics of you and your car?

;)

[LJ851]

Hello Sparkles, Zach is your e30 ? There are several places water will attack the e30 chassis . please post pics of your new machine possibly on a new thread just to show respect ... and welcome.

[Redfox]

Hey all, I'm new here as well. My name is Rachel and I just bought my first car, a 1988 325is Bmw. Its a two door and it's white. Unfortunately, the garage I bought it from let it sit out, and 2 inches of ice were under the carpets, so that had to be torn out. Besides that, there wasn't any other big problems with it. My friend Steve recommended me to these forums, and luckily I found a member here who is selling interior. I'm pretty excited to get everything installed and make "Zach" looking sexy and amazing. I'll post pics as soon as I can.

[JasonC]

Hello, and welcome to the site!

[LJ851]

Indeed.

[Blendercloud]

Are you familiar with realoem.com? If not check it out for part #s and exploded diagrams.

Awesome, thanks! This will make things A LOT easier.

[LJ851]

Are you familiar with realoem.com? If not check it out for part #s and exploded diagrams.

[Blendercloud]

1) all of the detents are inside the gearbox, its prob. shifter bushings. e30 is very similar to e21.
2) look at ujoints and center support bearing.
3) Normal function.
also) coolant level sensor in expansion tank is prime suspect.

In a single swoop you've helped me a ton! Just a quick question regarding the shifter bushings. Is there more than one bushing?

What I'm getting at www.bimmerpartswholesale.com is this:

http://www.bimmerpartswholesale.com/search/?N=9715+4294963356+1580+11921+7241

SHIFT LEVER BUSHING Brand : OEQ
OEQ Shift Lever Bushing
1988-1991 BMW 325iX
Fits: Located in shift arm through which shift lever slips. One per car..
FITS (ENGINE/CHASSIS)
1988-1991 BMW 325iX W0133-1638677
$8.95
1989: All Submodels; All Engines;

OR

SHIFT LEVER BUSHING Brand : OEQ
OEQ Shift Lever Bushing
1988-1991 BMW 325iX
Fits: Bearing Sleeve @ Shifting Arm : Round : L = 26mm.
FITS (ENGINE/CHASSIS)
1988-1991 BMW 325iX W0133-1818878
$11.95
1989: All Submodels; All Engines;

[LJ851]

1) all of the detents are inside the gearbox, its prob. shifter bushings. e30 is very similar to e21.
2) look at ujoints and center support bearing.
3) Normal function.
also) coolant level sensor in expansion tank is prime suspect.