auto to manual conversion

[shadrack]

as above what is the full list of parts i need, obviously gearbox, pedals, slave cylinder, clutch ........ what else thanks

[Brianmoooore]

Flywheel, reverse light loom, spigot bearing for the crank (size to match the gearbox), propshaft, gearbox crossmember, gear lever and linkage, including the rear bracket, reservoir for clutch fluid, and the bracket to mount it.

[Grrrmachine]

http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/inde ... _To_Manual

[trevski]

Flywheel, reverse light loom, spigot bearing for the crank (size to match the gearbox), propshaft, gearbox crossmember, gear lever and linkage, including the rear bracket, reservoir for clutch fluid, and the bracket to mount it.

And pedal box

[Brianmoooore]

And pedal box

Not strictly true! The OP mentioned pedals, and these can be fitted to the existing 'box', which is the same.
It's usually easier to swap the whole thing over though.

[trevski]

Oh yeah sorry Brian

[pacerpete]

The op should just post a wanted ad , within no time people will be tripping over themselves to offer him all the parts for £50 and boast how it is a really easy job that anybody can do in two hours..........*


* It is not

[SGP]

Might also require gear lever boot and bracket for slave cylinder flexi hose.

[Brianmoooore]

Might also require gear lever boot and bracket for slave cylinder flexi hose.

Bracket for the hose on the body is always there on an auto, and the plastic clips across the bulkhead that carry the brake pipe for the front right hub have a spare section for the clutch steel pipe.
The mention of the gear lever boot reminds me of one other thing - there's a metal clip that secures the auto selector surround at the edge of where the boot fits, and if this isn't removed it will rub against and eventually cut through the gear lever boot.

[SGP]

Good points there Brian, but I beg to differ on the clutch pipe bracket. There was none on the auto I've just converted.

[Andyboy]

Or on the 525e I converted last month.

[Brianmoooore]

Definitely there on the E30 auto I'm working on at the moment. I've got the wound in the back of my hand to prove it.
Was there on the last E30 auto I converted to manual, as well.

[Nick91]

http://e30performance.info/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=231

This is probably the most thorough guide you'll encounter on the subject

[shadrack]

are any of the parts on a 318i manual conpatable as ive got chance to go at a scrap 318i manual?

[shadrack]

Not so sure on engine codes bt mines a 325i 87, its an 89 318i, if box is on a -10 angle will this matter, I also have a 325i manual box ne way, would flywheel and clutch fit between them?

[Brianmoooore]

If you already have the correct box, why are you asking about bodging in a M40 box?

[shadrack]

im not wanting to bodge it on, im short of all clutch flywheel etc and wonder if the m40 one is compatible also short of mounts and everything, i have a 325 box and a pedal box thats it at the mo, someone on here has the parts i need, i just wondered if any of the parts are shared as i can go at the 318 for free see

[Driftybolox]

I have a clutch pedal, master cylinder and fluid bottle, and a gearbox if you are interested. Also have the prop I think...

[shadrack]

Props all I need now