New Parts or Used Parts? - BMW Forum

JoeMadoo · 04-14-2006, 10:26 AM

I'm getting complete 5 speed conversion parts for my automatic soon (used). What new parts could anybody recomend I get so nothing rattles, shakes, or squeeks.

ldsbeaker · 04-14-2006, 10:42 PM

another car.

JoeMadoo · 04-15-2006, 12:14 AM

Haha thats not funny

ldsbeaker · 04-15-2006, 03:24 PM

You know what's not funny? I just had my exhaust fixed, I'm pretty sure they overcharged me, and it stinkin' rattles all the time.

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/rant

...just wait 'til I have my own welder....

yammahamma · 04-15-2006, 04:13 PM

speaking of exhaust...I need to get mine fixed. People say they can hear, well more like feel, me comming a mile away...sounds like a muscle car.

Scotsman · 04-15-2006, 05:33 PM

that's funny, they say the same thing about mine....but I'm running open manifolds currently since I blew apart my ansa at the resonator.

Chandler · 04-15-2006, 09:00 PM

how much did that cost you?

E30crazy · 04-16-2006, 10:11 PM

Back on topic though I would say it is okay to go with a used transmission as the manual in the E30 is pretty bulletproof. As far as clutch disc, pressure plate, and throwout bearing I would oviously go new. Be very careful when it comes to the flywheel though, a used one can be resurfaced and even lightened relatively cheaply however if it is not done perfectly you will get shaky clutch engagement (ask me how i know). If you are planing to do the work yourself a clutch alignment tool is also an absolute must.

JoeMadoo · 04-17-2006, 12:06 AM

Sweet. My clutch and pressure plate are fairly new. I got a new pilot bearing, throw out bearing, mounts, and of course the alightment tool. And also new pressure plate bolts (I have bad luck with allen bolts).

I got the pedals (pain in the ass) and the new reservior on today. As of now I have a tweener car with an Auto shifter and clutch pedal :-)

ldsbeaker · 04-17-2006, 08:27 PM

I was reading through Roundel today and saw an advert for a stainless steel clutch line. (kinda like the SS brake lines, but for your clutch I guess) I don't know if this is a viable option for E30's, I just thought it was cool, and worth mentioning.

... allright, found the ad. Korman, $55, and they do have an E30 application.

JoeMadoo · 04-18-2006, 10:37 AM

Anybodies Opinion on good tranny fluid?

JoeMadoo · 04-18-2006, 08:42 PM

A slight problem.... I have an 86 325es with Motronic 1.0, my 5 speed i bought is from an 89 325i, with motronic 1.3. I had 2 sensors on my transmission, a speed sensor and a refrence sensor. The new tranny dosent have them, and I need to drill some. And of course, the new flywheel dosent have a notch on the outside either. It dosent even look like theres room to have one. Could i just get someone to weld a little notch on there and drill some holes? I dont know if there is any balance to the flywheel or not if that little notch will throw it off.

JoeMadoo · 04-27-2006, 11:51 PM

Well... Anybody who is interested, IM FINISHED MY 5 speed SWAP! I know for some people thats not a big deal... but it is for me. Ive had a slushbox that broke down 3 times. I'm so happy to finally had a nice 5 speed

. For those of you who are interested in doing a swap, go for it.. It's pretty painless.

325eXTATIC · 04-28-2006, 10:01 AM

So did you have to get the sensors installed in the tranny and modify the flywheel, or what?
I already have a manual, but it might be a good idea to tell the other squishyshifters what the process entails!

Josh W.

mrfc3s · 04-28-2006, 12:58 PM

Yup, I fortunatly found a 5er but for all those Squishybox guys, you should post a writeup or somthing...