*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted March 6, 2009 These are for the barstard child Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickSilver 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2009 Glenn this looks great! If you dont mind me asking, because I am curious, what sort of modification is needed in terms of wiring for this swap, Good luck (Although you dont need it) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted March 8, 2009 (edited) Bugger all... I;m only going manual etc. etc. Remove auto ECU. Recode DME. Connect starter wiring and reverse light wiring to bypas the auto trans inhibitor switch. I'm not cutting the loom. Just in case someone might need it further down the track or convert it back to auto...yeah right I'll be posting photos showing all this.... more to come... watch this space BTW: I did the wiring today.. Photos to follow. I'll recode the DME when the conversion is finished, which will include changing the rev limitation to 7,000 rpm instead of 6,500 rpm Edited March 8, 2009 by *Glenn* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1258 Report post Posted March 8, 2009 Bugger all... I;m only going manual etc. etc. Remove auto ECU. Recode DME. Connect starter wiring and reverse light wiring to bypas the auto trans inhibitor switch. I'm not cutting the loom. Just in case someone might need it further down the track or convert it back to auto...yeah right I'll be posting photos showing all this.... more to come... watch this space BTW: I did the wiring today.. Photos to follow. I'll recode the DME when the conversion is finished, which will include changing the rev limitation to 7,000 rpm instead of 6,500 rpm you can just fit a yellow 2 pin relay (empty box) in place of the starter relay that by passes all the auto gear lever switch system .have plenty laying around if you need one Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted March 8, 2009 (edited) This is what I've done. There are two ignition positive wires. A thin green and a slightly thicker green/white. I've joined the thin green to the brown/black, which are for the starter. The green/white is power to the reverse light switch and the blue/yellow is feed to the reverse lights. These will be connected when the box goes in. I'll run the reverse light loom from the gearbox through a grommet in the floor where the old auto change cable went through. You can see the grommet in the floor just under the red/white striped wire. Edited March 8, 2009 by *Glenn* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted March 8, 2009 One of the reasons why I took the engine out. To enable me to fit the clutch hydraulic pipe in its proper place, and fit the firewall grommets in properly. Virtualy impossible to do with the engine in place. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted March 8, 2009 (edited) Not much else I can do at the moment. Waiting on master cylinder and clutch plate from Germany and my flywheel and clutch stop from the USA. I'll get the LSD & 315:1 fitted tomorrow, get the heater matrix checked today...it looks ok.. I was just concerned because it appeared to be leaking a small amount of antifreeze on the gearbox from the air con drain. Anyway I'll get all that back together over the next couple of days and fit the diff and axles. Parts from Germany are meant to be here on Thursday. Dont know about the flywheel though. Its been sent via UPS. I also fitted new lower outer control arm ball joints and solid eurothane caster bushes. Edited March 8, 2009 by *Glenn* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted March 8, 2009 Are you setting the diff up yourself? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted March 8, 2009 Are you setting the diff up yourself? I'm going to get Diff Specs in Manukau to do it for me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted March 8, 2009 LSD arrived this morning thanks to Dave (Silver fox) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 Heater matrix is fine.. so I'll be refitting that today with new "O" rings and get that side of the interior all sorted and back together. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 Geezus... I'm pissed off. I orderd a E34 M5 clutch plate and ended up with a complete E34 M5 clutch kit at twice the price of a clutch plate. The wrong clutch master cylinder and a friggen green centre console gear lever boot? for a Mtech 318 Ti ?? Shits going to hit someones fan tomorrow. Emailed the USA this morning, flywheels on the way. Diff will be ready tomorrow. Anyone want to buy an E34 m5 pressure plate & release bearing ?? $350 incl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creaver 55 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 Where did you order the clutch kit and other stuff from? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CamB 48 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 Geezus... I'm pissed off. I orderd a E34 M5 clutch plate and ended up with a complete E34 M5 clutch kit at twice the price of a clutch plate. The wrong clutch master cylinder and a friggen green centre console gear lever boot? for a Mtech 318 Ti ?? Only criticising BMW, and their parts pricing. And it appears their premium pricing but poor delivery That better not be your problem. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 (edited) Where did you order the clutch kit and other stuff from? Flywheel from UUC in the states. E36 M3 Pressure plate, E34 M5 clutch plate, M3 release bearing & M3 slave cylinder all from BMW. The flywheel to replace the dual mass flywheel is made so that the M5 clutch plate is installed the opposite way round to normal. If anyone needs info about this ring Rob @ UUC Ph. 0016786795360 or email him rob@shortshifter.com Or you can look here http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/ Appart from the flywheel & LSD, everything I'm using is genuine OEM parts & NEW BTW: I'm not any more... had a real busy day yesterday. I'm all this morning.. I'll get it all sorted Edited March 10, 2009 by *Glenn* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted March 13, 2009 Got my LSD diff back yesterday and fitted it in the afternoon. Cost $912 to install LSD and the new ratio (3.15:1) crown wheel & pinion with all new bearings. Fitted the gearchange support bracket as well. Start reassembling the interior today after refitting the heater matrix. Flywheel should be here next week... more to come Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted March 14, 2009 Did a bit today. Refitted the heater matrix & pipe work with new "O" rings. Refiited glovebox & under dash panels on the passengers side. (1) Fitted body water sealing boot (2) Sound insulation installed (3) Centre console all reinstalled (4) Reverse light wiring loom installed (5) Ignition locks are different on autos & manuals. Leave the interlock cable installed & cut it just behind the lock fitting so that the key will still work properly (6) New gearbox mounts, driveshaft coupling & gearbox cross member fitted to gearbox Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pennyfan 0 Report post Posted March 14, 2009 (edited) http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Car-parts-accessories/BMW/Diffs-axles/auction-207011268.htm Did it only cost you $600 for the E30 LSD? I found this on the trademe with 750 STARTING BID! God know how much he want for buy now.. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Car-parts-accessories/BMW/Engines/auction-207248718.htm Also saw this, large case LSD for much cheaper. I guess this one doesn't fit our Ti, or does it? Edited March 14, 2009 by Penny Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted March 14, 2009 Yes it cost me $600 for the LSD hub assembly. I also wanted to change the crown wheel and pinion ratio from 3.64:1 to 3.15:1 which I was able to get by swapping some parts with Brent. It then cost $912 to have it all installed with all new bearings and seals and set up properly. The $912 at Diff Specs included supplying a full set of new bearings, which are very expensive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CamB 48 Report post Posted March 14, 2009 (edited) Speaking of Brent (and the latter auction), shill bidding is not ok, ok. I don't care if its under the reserve, its still dishonest. Oh and first auction is this one I think: http://www.bimmersport.co.nz/forums/index....mp;#entry227186 Based on my experience of buying 2x medium case LSDs in the past month, price range is $600-750. Edited March 14, 2009 by CamB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1515 Report post Posted March 14, 2009 (edited) Yes it cost me $600 for the LSD hub assembly. I also wanted to change the crown wheel and pinion ratio from 3.64:1 to 3.15:1 which I was able to get by swapping some parts with Brent. It then cost $912 to have it all installed with all new bearings and seals and set up properly. The $912 at Diff Specs included supplying a full set of new bearings, which are very expensive. Are you going get a couple more clutches added? Edited March 14, 2009 by Eagle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver Fox 43 Report post Posted March 14, 2009 Speaking of Brent (and the latter auction), shill bidding is not ok, ok. I don't care if its under the reserve, its still dishonest. Oh and first auction is this one I think: http://www.bimmersport.co.nz/forums/index....mp;#entry227186 Based on my experience of buying 2x medium case LSDs in the past month, price range is $600-750. You got a good deal Cam. Based on what I think, the market is asking between $800 and $1200 at the moment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CamB 48 Report post Posted March 14, 2009 Asking and selling prices are not the same, and the one I bought from you was the expensive one. I bought the other from Trademe, a week earlier, for less $$$ in a normal auction (I was the only bidder). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ED1RTY 2 Report post Posted March 15, 2009 (edited) Yes it cost me $600 for the LSD hub assembly. I also wanted to change the crown wheel and pinion ratio from 3.64:1 to 3.15:1 which I was able to get by swapping some parts with Brent. It then cost $912 to have it all installed with all new bearings and seals and set up properly. The $912 at Diff Specs included supplying a full set of new bearings, which are very expensive. Heh, I just rebuilt the diff in the Cossy to a Quaife unit.... Cost so far = 4x what yours has cost Edited March 15, 2009 by ED1RTY Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted March 15, 2009 (edited) Heh, I just rebuilt the diff in the Cossy to a Quaife unit.... Cost so far = 4x what yours has cost Yes..I know the feeling. I was hoping to get out of this conversion for about $3,500.. anyway, its all coming along. Just waiting for the flywheel from the States and a few bits & pieces from Germany Edited March 15, 2009 by *Glenn* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
