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325i manual to automatic conversion
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 5:10 pm
by m4ddesigns
ive been offered a tidy e30 325i today but its a manual and due to medical reasons i can only drive auto, what would i need to swap it over

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Re: 325i manual to automatic conversion
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 5:58 pm
by e301988325i
This is much harder than auto to manual.
obviuously, torque converter, autobox, prop and diff (for best results)
autobox ecu + loom
automatic tps
automatic engine loom
automatic bmw ecu (or maybe just chip)
automatic gear selector and surround
Re: 325i manual to automatic conversion
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 7:02 pm
by m4ddesigns
mmmmmmmmm i see what you mean

Re: 325i manual to automatic conversion
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 7:08 pm
by daimlerman
Easiest way would be to find a rotten donor car,your manual 'box will sell on to help offset costs as well!
Re: 325i manual to automatic conversion
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:23 pm
by Brianmoooore
It's only more difficult if you go for a switchable (electronic) auto box.
Only parts required for an ordinary auto is the gearbox with torque convertor and cross member, prop shaft, and the selector lever assembley complete with its wiring looms.
Ideally you'd remove the clutch pedal and replace the brake pedal with the wider one, but at a push, the clutch pedal could just be cut off.
Re: 325i manual to automatic conversion
Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 4:57 am
by m4ddesigns
was thinking off that too, its a tidy car and for 200 notes with test till sept 2010 and 1 previous owner bit of a bargain

Re: 325i manual to automatic conversion
Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 9:02 am
by Brianmoooore
..........and an auto radiator with oil cooler!
All the bits should be readily available from another zoner, who's just converted the other way.
Re: 325i manual to automatic conversion
Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 9:34 am
by m4ddesigns