5 speed swap

[staysideways]

Hi guys i am going to do a 5 speed swap on my car the tranny flywheel and clutch are out of a 86 es and my car is a 89 325i does anyone one have any tips tricks or anything they could help me with? Will the tranny work in the first place?

1989 E30 325i Sedan Alpine

[staysideways]

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1989 E30 325i Sedan Alpine

[Reichart12]

There are minor differences in the trans from an 86 and one from an 89 but it can work. Do you have a manual driveshaft as well?

[AwakenNoMore]

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=215361&highlight=trans+compatibility

start reading.

Just did this in March. The swap is retarded easy, go get a cheap trans jack, stubby ratchet (starter bolts) reverse torx sockets and 3' ratchet extensions from Harbor Freight and it'll be a cakewalk.

[staysideways]

There are minor differences in the trans from an 86 and one from an 89 but it can work. Do you have a manual driveshaft as well?

Yes i have drive shaft, pedals, master cylinder, mount, csb, booster, resivoire, the little cylinder in the clutch pedal, wiring harness and the shifter. I know i need trans, flywheel clutch and pressure plate. What else?

1989 E30 325i Sedan Alpine

[staysideways]

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...+compatibility

start reading.

Just did this in March. The swap is retarded easy, go get a cheap trans jack, stubby ratchet (starter bolts) reverse torx sockets and 3' ratchet extensions from Harbor Freight and it'll be a cakewalk.

I have replaced the auto tranny once already and i freaking hate these peice of shit trannies the g260 in my opinion is better. And keep in mind i am inly 17 lol

1989 E30 325i Sedan Alpine

[AwakenNoMore]

Ah gotcha. The 4HP22 auto isn't terrible, but without a manual the E30 is just another boring car for sure. The link I posted should help you decide which flywheel etc. you need. It all depends on which bell housing depth you have.

[staysideways]

Yea i gotta pick up the trans first then. I have had horrible experience with the 4hp22 and my cars original one had the usual a pack clutch faliure and this ine is leaking more than anything i have seen. The seals are blown including the side kick down i dont even know how. Id rather swap it. The other one i put in inly cost me a 100. Glad didnt pay more for it. IMO i would never buy another auto e30 unless its gunna be a garage queen and i still see no point i hate these trannys. BTW thanks alot for the info.

1989 E30 325i Sedan Alpine