Help installing engine and transmission?

[xikyle]

i have a 1987 325is that needs a new motor and while im swapping the motor im doing the auto to manual trans swap. does anybody who has done this before want to help me do it?
ive got pretty much everything i need and if i dont have it, i can order it. i may even consider paying you to use the space and for the instruction.

I could use the help as my dad (one reason I bought a BMW) is too busy to help me.
Help for a ??

[xikyle]

:dot:thanks for all the help guys. really appreciate it.:down:

[nickflic3]

lol

Whats wrong with your current motor?

[Cabriolet]

u live too far away from me.

[xikyle]

lol

Whats wrong with your current motor?

Bad rings rockers and cam

[dreamer420]

im pretty close to you... I havent swapped engines on an E30 yet, but I have done the auto to manual swaps. I'm also not an idiot and follow written instructions very closely.
Do you have garage space? or need to use someones?
I may be able to help ya out, send me a PM and let me know

[mkcman17]

do you have a hoist?

[greanthumb]

unbolt... pull engine/trans.

drop in and mount/bolt replacement engine and trans.



done deal bdro.

[MR 325]

unbolt... pull engine/trans.

drop in and mount/bolt replacement engine and trans.



done deal bdro.

Seriously though, everyone's got to start somewhere. Just start taking shit apart and see how it goes. Try to be as hands on as you can and possibly get another forum member with more knowledge to oversee your work more than help you do it.

[///digitalme]

I can come give you on whatever, except sexual stuff lol. I'm local. I have swapped an engine but it was an m42. How much harder can an m20 be??? But do you have a hoist? Tools and space?

[mkcman17]

i mean, we once pulled an m20 with hands and seatbelts. it was bitch but can be done.

[ethrtyiS]

^ true story. with a hoist, would have had it done in a fraction of the time.

[MR 325]

i mean, we once pulled an m20 with hands and seatbelts. it was bitch but can be done.

[greanthumb]

Seriously though, everyone's got to start somewhere. Just start taking shit apart and see how it goes. Try to be as hands on as you can and possibly get another forum member with more knowledge to oversee your work more than help you do it.

truef^^^^ the ONLY way to learn. get greasy and bust a couple knuckles. take advantage of all willing help and guidance available.

i mean, we once pulled an m20 with hands and seatbelts. it was bitch but can be done.

... its cause you're soooo ripped!

[xikyle]

I don't have a cherry picker. i don't have really any space to do it either. I'm confident I could do the motor swap as it is plug and play. Its the auto to manual trans swap I'm not sure about.