Timing belt help

[E30andy]

Yes axles need to come out. They slide right out of the front diff. May need a little encouragement but no fasteners keeping them in. Nothing needs to be drained.

Cut old boots off, remove...

[E30andy]

I was able to rotate the pics....gives you a much better view. ...

[E30andy]

Hey Guys!

First time doing an e30 timing belt. This is on my new to me 88ix.

i seem to lose the crankshaft timing slightly when I install the belt. Prior to installing the belt...

[E30andy]

Ok well I guess I'm an idiot....didnt take all 6 bolts out, just 5 of them. Its off and so am I!

[E30andy]

Hey Guys!

First time doing an e30 timing belt replacement (my cars usually rust away before requiring it haha) and I may be stuck! Trying to remove the lower drive pulley after removing the...

[E30andy]

Looking to purchase the parts for this upgrade.
There are several brands of flex disc available including OEM BMW ($140), Meyle ($47), and Corteco ($41).
Are the non-OEM brands safe to go...

[E30andy]

Pretty much my feelings right there thank you AWDBOB! I cant bring myself to buy a new car for several reasons including cost, depreciation, too complex, lack of feel, poor visibility, being several....

[E30andy]

I will admit, I did waffle a bit on this rust free ix I'm getting for the reasons you brought up, but in the end, life is short, and I am sick of driving a beater all winter. I'm in my mid-fifties and...

[E30andy]

Well I'm going to do everything I can to keep the rust at bay, but its inevitable. I have a rusty beater now that will become a parts car for the new ix, but its my personal belief that it is "just...

[E30andy]

Another good point! I really think of mine as kinda disposable due to rust issues here in Vermont. Drive them and enjoy as a classic daily driver, but know they will eventually rust away so dont pay too...

[E30andy]

Very well put AWDBOB! Kinda my thoughts exactly. Low spec 4 door ix with comfort seats, hard to believe it went for $25K. The delivery mile E30 M3 that went for $250k on BaT really blew my mind!
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[E30andy]

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1989-bmw-325ix-11/

This must be the highest sale price for an ix ever? Is this just an anomaly or are good ix's really worth this kind of money?

[E30andy]

Doing some googling and there is alot of conflicting info about whether or not the transfer case needs to be dropped to replace all the shifter parts (nothing conflicting about the "Passion is timeless"...

[E30andy]

Ok thanks guys!
Does the transfer case need to be dropped to do the work?

[E30andy]

Thanks! So just order the stock Z3 1.9 shifter assembly and that will get me everything I need?...

[E30andy]

Hey Guys!

I found a rust free silver 88 ix coupe in Montana that will be shipped to me in VT in the coming weeks! Very excited! Pics to follow when I get the car.

It needs shifter...