New name and and new engine for Mina: an e30 for the GF

[Andy.B]

I'm stuck twiddling my thumbs, waiting for a part to arrive.

I ordered the 323 throw out bearing to match my deep eta bellhousing to an I flywheel, but it's backordered through bavauto. Should arrive sometime next week.

In the meantime, I doesn't some time organizing the garage a little bit, as it has gotten a bit out of hand over the winter. I also swapped in a new old school radio. This thing is a mid 70's integrated unit that is just massive.



I also degreased the transmission, and replaced all the bushings, seals, wear items, and slave cylinder to get it ready to install.



And lastly, relaxed the CSB on the driveshaft. I pulled this thing out of a parts car years ago and forgot I had it. Hopefully the u joints are in good shape. The old CSB was still intact, but I decided to replace it since it was already out and apart.



Now I'm just waiting for the throw out bearing to show up so I can put it all together.

First auto cross of the season is in two weeks, and I might try to take this and run stock class. Otherwise I'll be going in the miata.

[Andy.B]

Andy, i've got some swap parts floating around that Alex doesn't need. Gimme a holler

Thanks man, I think I have everything I need at this point. I'll let you know if I find I'm missing anything.

[RocketJohn]

cool find/build thread! Keep up the great work!

[Andy.B]

I am having a hard time finding any actual proof of what throw-out bearing I need to use to match the late eta transmission to an i flywheel. I have a separate thread in the transmission section, where I am offering to paypal someone $5 to post a picture of a measurement of the bell-housing depth so there is proof of the difference between the late eta and i transmissions.

[Andy.B]

You guys have snow? It's a temp shock for me getting home after being in the tropics for a month. 40 degree's and rainy here.

No snow. It's actually been fairly nice recently. A few cold and rainy days here and there, but not so bad. It's been at LEAST 3 days since it snowed!

[Andy.B]

5 speed transmission and drive shaft. Almost ready to slap this thing back together.

[M-technik-3]

You guys have snow? It's a temp shock for me getting home after being in the tropics for a month. 40 degree's and rainy here.

[Andy.B]

Driving out to Rochester in the vw bus to pick up a transmission:

Stopped for lunch:

[Andy.B]

Everything out but the transmission itself.


There are only 4 bolts left holding it in, but it was starting to look like rain, so I packed it up for the day.

The scrap pile.


I'm going to pick up the transmission tomorrow. Fortunately, there is a whole lot fewer parts to go back in with a manual transmission, and I have the luxury of rebuilding the shift linkage with the transmission out of the car, saving me from dealing with the bitch clip. The only hurdle left is going to be lining up the transmission to the block. I'll definitely bring in a helper for that.

[Andy.B]

Exhaust out.


Fluid drained.


Bunches of new parts ready to go in.

[Andy.B]

Making progress:

Up she goes


Its a gross mess under the center console. Going to have to shampoo and vacuum before it goes back together.


No more PRiNDaL lever.


And the now with the proper number of pedals.

[Swanny]

Andy, i've got some swap parts floating around that Alex doesn't need. Gimme a holler

[Steele77]

This is awesome. Keep up the good work!

[jd_e30]

Good lucky buddy! Keep us updated! And congrats to your GF

[Andy.B]

I have some free time today before work. The auto-ectomy well begin as soon add my mug is empty...