Gearlinkage-M50 swap

Post Wed Oct 22, 2008 12:19 pm

I have hit a snag with my gearlinkage.I am using an M40 'box and assumed that the gearbox would sit in the same place as it would with a weedy 4 pot in front of it. The 'box has mounted in the middle of the three options on the underside.But the alloy part that the gearlever sits in is about 2 inches too far back...this is part number 1220871,realoem is showing this as the correct part for the'box,do I need 1221201,which is the equivilant shown for an M20 size 'box? The first part number given is about 17 and a half inches long...has anyone got a 6 cylinder part handy to check the part number cast into it for me,please?

Post Wed Oct 22, 2008 4:12 pm

I think the shortest linkage is the 325 one as thats the one used on the m30 conversions.

Post Wed Oct 22, 2008 4:23 pm

Realaom shows the same part number for 320i/325i...but I need to be certain that I am ordering the correct length part...

just need a measurement if someone has one on the garage floor...

Post Wed Oct 22, 2008 4:44 pm

No they are def different as my 320 was too long, and the 325 is shorter

Post Wed Oct 22, 2008 6:18 pm

Malcolm

The shorter alloy part which came with my M50 package has a part number 1221541

However I don't know if it is the correct part as feck all else has been correct fitting with my swap

Post Wed Oct 22, 2008 6:20 pm

when I have put that part number in it has advised me it is from an E36

E36 320i SEDAN
E36 323i CONVERTIBLE
E36 323i COUPE
E36 325i SEDAN
E36 325i CONVERTIBLE
E36 325is COUPE

so it most probably is the wrong part, true to form

Post Wed Oct 22, 2008 6:25 pm

1221201 is the one you want diamlerman, have a look at your other thread.

Post Thu Oct 23, 2008 4:04 am

Many thanks,all,I will make a careful measurement and check that 201 will not be too short!!

Post Sun Oct 26, 2008 5:08 pm

i used an is linkage and just cut 56.5mm from the middle and chemical metaled it back together

Post Sun Oct 26, 2008 5:45 pm

Bob_S wrote:i used an is linkage and just cut 56.5mm from the middle and chemical metaled it back together

Very cunning of you,every time I use a hacksaw I seem to get a wobbly cut!! If the 320 part that I have obtained does not do the trick I will attempt your method...

Post Sun Oct 26, 2008 5:49 pm

Bob_S wrote:i used an is linkage and just cut 56.5mm from the middle and chemical metaled it back together

Post Sun Oct 26, 2008 11:04 pm

Which is the correct linkage for an M52 with the correct 328i box?

Post Sun Oct 26, 2008 11:12 pm

Why has all this talk of cutting lever arms come from?!

I am not sure what one it is that fits, but I have a standard one one my setup with a ZF box.. I believe it is an e36 item

Post Mon Oct 27, 2008 1:01 pm

Jhonno wrote:Why has all this talk of cutting lever arms come from?!

I am not sure what one it is that fits, but I have a standard one one my setup with a ZF box.. I believe it is an e36 item

because I was cos cutting and I was in a creative mood at the time!
Dan, whats up with that? it's going strong!!

Post Mon Oct 27, 2008 1:47 pm

tomson wrote:Which is the correct linkage for an M52 with the correct 328i box?

Standard linkage thats on the box should do it