e34 tranny swap--What are your thoughts... - BMW Forum

dubumb · 02-24-2004, 07:04 PM

I'm looking into converting my e34 from an auto to a manual. I have access to all of the parts needed but I would have to have someone put it in for me... How long do you think it would take? I need to try to calculate how long the labor would be so I have an idea what I'm getting into here... What are your guys's thoughts?

Maz · 02-25-2004, 12:39 AM

Knowing this info would be helpful for me also!! Its always been tickling my brain to try it...

dubumb · 02-25-2004, 12:48 AM

I will be getting all of the things needed except a flywheel for ~$850 Does this sound like a good deal?

L337E46 · 02-25-2004, 12:59 AM

Would be nice to have tech answer your question.

dubumb · 02-25-2004, 12:06 PM

The word is it's gonna cost way too much for labor... So I am going to do what is suggested to me by people on another forum....

Drain it, add old fluid to a gallon jug, add Lucas Tranny additive to jug and fill just up with new fluid (thus making a conculction of old fluid, additive and new fluid), Swap out the filter and gaskets that come with a transmission kit, fill up with the mixture i made.

What are your thoughts? I think it sounds like a good idea to attempt to save my transmission...