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325i auto to manual

Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 7:55 pm
by tmac2610
iv heard its possilble to make a 325i auto into a manual, does any1 know how big of a job it is and how much id be looking at paying ? as ive seen a really cheap auto with 12mths mot, with mint engine.

Re: 325i auto to manual

Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 10:00 pm
by leeparkes
answered in e30 chat
do a search in tech help,its been covered many times

Re: 325i auto to manual

Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 11:58 pm
by jimmymig
Hi just done this myself.Not 2 hard about a days work.If the car is cheap ROT free and you or a mate can turn a spanner why not?Cost me £300 you will need doner car or
gearbox mounts
selector braket
gearbox
clutch
flywheel
sprigot bearing
prop
pedal box
master and slave cyl
resivior/braket/hose
revears wire
gear knob and gaiter
Need any more info just ask :)

Re: 325i auto to manual

Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2009 6:57 pm
by tmac2610
thanks for the info, still havent brought it yet av also got my eye on a tourer, not sure witch 1 to get, both are around the same age and price, does any 1 have any idea whitch is the best 1 to have, i have only driven a 325i cabs with a m50 conversion but not the hard top or the tourer.