E32 735i donor car

Post Fri Jan 04, 2008 7:34 pm

Ok, tried a search couldn't find what i was looking for so started a new thread. I am hoping to carry out an m30 transplant on my touring in the coming months and have been told that an e32 may not be a good donor car. I got it for an ok price with full leather etc which im going to jog on to try and make it a bit cheaper. Any specific problems with using the e32 as a donor, im lead to beleive it will be harder and more of a PITA then using an e34 as a donor. Any advise appreciated. Cheers guys

Post Fri Jan 04, 2008 7:42 pm

I think the sump is different. It tells you on e30.de mate

Post Fri Jan 04, 2008 7:45 pm

My engine's out of an E32... only issue I'm aware of is that you're not gonna find a manual, & the exhaust mani can be a bit of a pain (the E34 one can too, but seems slightly easier to me).

Post Fri Jan 04, 2008 7:46 pm

Sump is the same. I'm guessing it's an auto being an E32?

Post Fri Jan 04, 2008 7:48 pm

Ziggy wrote:My engine's out of an E32... only issue I'm aware of is that you're not gonna find a manual, & the exhaust mani can be a bit of a pain (the E34 one can too, but seems slightly easier to me).

how u got on with the mani lol

Post Fri Jan 04, 2008 7:50 pm

Gonna attack it with the grinder (& possibly the welder!) tomorrow mate!

Post Fri Jan 04, 2008 7:51 pm

Ziggy, so your telling me there is no difference in the one out of the e34? Its a manual. Are e32 manuals rarer then the e34?

Post Fri Jan 04, 2008 7:53 pm

No difference in the engine that I'm aware of - plenty of people have used them including me. Can't comment on the E32 gearbox (mine's E28) but I expect it's the same as the E34, & will work.

Post Fri Jan 04, 2008 7:55 pm

its just the gear linkage thats different i think. u will need a 325 gear linkage. which i cant find

Post Fri Jan 04, 2008 7:58 pm

Yep mines also a e32 lump but out of an auto. You will be at an advantage though with less wiring to worry about and no throttle switch bonnet clearance issues.

good luck

john

Post Fri Jan 04, 2008 8:01 pm

sorry got my E numbers wrong

Post Fri Jan 04, 2008 8:04 pm

The difference in gear linkage (is there one?) is academic, as it needs swapping for a 325i one anyway. E32 lumps are generally preferable as they are from auto's and haven't been nailed as much, but as yours is a very rare manual, this isn't going to be the case!

Post Fri Jan 04, 2008 8:09 pm

Theo325 wrote:as it needs swapping for a 325i one anyway

Stupid question probably but i guess i 320i one will not suffice? I have one of them.

Post Fri Jan 04, 2008 8:11 pm

See if you can cut down/bastardize the e32 one??

just a thought

john

Post Fri Jan 04, 2008 8:34 pm

jimthejunior wrote:
Theo325 wrote:as it needs swapping for a 325i one anyway
Stupid question probably but i guess i 320i one will not suffice? I have one of them.

You could just shortern the alloy linkage and selector rod to suit, but in standard for the 320i linkage/selector will be too long, as the 320i gearbox is shorter than the 325i gearbox.