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by sheila47
Sat Aug 05, 2006 12:50 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 325i touring clutch in 320i
Replies: 5
Views: 148

Re: 325i touring clutch in 320i

its quite straightforward you've got to change the clutch so you are going to take your old plate out.if the clutch and pressure plate dimensions are the same.then the only bonus for you is that possibly the 2.5 clutch has stronger springs in it.that said welldone i,ve just paid just over a ton for ...
by sheila47
Sat Aug 05, 2006 12:38 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Compression test
Replies: 15
Views: 422

Re: Compression test

if you need to do a compression test then,irrispective of whether the exhaust manifold is on or off all the plugs should be out, and on cranking, your throttle should be fully open on every cylinder pressure check,and as already explained add oil to find out whether the problem is rings or valves.ho...
by sheila47
Tue Aug 01, 2006 11:54 am
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: HELP! E30 2LTR TO 2.5 CONVERSION PROBS.
Replies: 1
Views: 145

HELP! E30 2LTR TO 2.5 CONVERSION PROBS.

:cry: HELP NEEDED A.S.A.P---E30 2LTR TO A 2.5 SWOP--SWOPPED ENGINE BUT THE UNIT SITS ABOUT 1 to 1half inches FURTHER BACK DOES HUBBY NEED THE 2.5 PROPSHAFT ,IF NOT HOW DO YOU GET ROUND THE PROBLEM,THE GEARBOX IS SAT UP AT THE REAR MAKING ME THINK THE PROPSHAFT IS TO LONG . PLEASE HELP CAN'T SURVIVE ...
by sheila47
Mon Jul 24, 2006 10:13 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: engine swap .320 to 325
Replies: 1
Views: 107

engine swap .320 to 325

hi all i am about to attempt an engine swap from a e30 320 to an e30 325
can anyone tell me what parts i will need to get they are both manual gearboxes.thanks sheila