Converting M52 from auto to manual

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Post Wed Oct 06, 2010 6:11 pm

Got all the bits that I think are necessary, however I vaguely remember something about needing a spiggot bearing. Someone said yes and someone else said no.

Help please :D I'd like to get the box on the M52 soonish

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Post Wed Oct 06, 2010 6:23 pm

Yes you will need a spigot bearing, around a tenner from BMW
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Post Wed Oct 06, 2010 6:28 pm

Cool thanks lee. Which engine will I need it from? The M52 or M20?
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Post Thu Oct 07, 2010 12:14 am

M20 if using an E30 gearbox, not sure otherwise
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Post Thu Oct 07, 2010 12:18 am

Best to measure the input shaft on the box you want to use (should be 12 or 15mm) and order that size spigot bearing from BMW.
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Post Thu Oct 07, 2010 6:07 pm

E30BeemerLad wrote:M20 if using an E30 gearbox, not sure otherwise
Using the E30 box. Top stuff.

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