a manual (Getrag 260). It has been quite an effort (particularly considering that he has never worked on a car before). After much effort, he finally got rusted bolts off, exhaust pipes,
16 Apr 2013 There are two main reasons to swap transmissions in an E30: to exchange one worn transmission for a better one or to change from an automatic to a manual (more preferred). FYI, the first scenario is easier. From Worn to Better. With both automatics and manuals, there are some year-to-year differences in
You read it correctly! This is going to be the "official" thread with any and all information needed for this swap. So if you've done it or know about it, please chime in. I'll update this first post with all the new and relevant information. If any of this info is wrong, please let me know what I need to change. Also
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26 Feb 2009 Transmission Clutch and related parts (flywheel, bearings, etc) Clutch lines. Clutch pedal set. Tools Needed: Everyone one you can get. Inverted torx bit set. Before you begin - Truths about the manual swap: Center support bearings: Diving board (early) and plastic bumper (late) model cars have different
25 Jul 2011 Since this continues to come up, I decided that after I did my swap, I would try to make a definitive write-up on the subject of changing the E30 from an auto transmission to a manual. Like many of you, I bought my auto E30 because it was in good shape and I overlooked others that were 5 speeds due to
i was wondering if i can get peoples insight on the cost of converting an e30 automatic to 5 speed. i see many nice e30's and get extremely sad when i see it's an auto. is it worth buying an e30 and converting it to manual or better off just looking for 5 speeds. I do not have the luxury of having a garage or a
Hi everybody, I am looking to swap the trans in my 91 325i to manual. I was in a toss up about if I should even keep the car and do the swap or

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