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KM now over 207,000KM, still in regular (every weekend) use. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=771514628 Keen to sell for new project, so make an offer if interested.

When my old e36 was converted to manual it had no bushes put in the linkages at all, was like changing gear in a pot of soup. Replaced all the bushes with OEM bushes, and it was as tight as new.

changed my wipers for some aeroblade style ones from ripco. Makes a hell of a difference being able to see in the rain.

no such thing as shift points moving. Itll be the play in the shifter bushes. New OEM bushes are cheap and will do the trick.

I really want a facelift 750i SWB with the motorsport pack. Possibility of that in NZ? Nil.

in regards to the shifter, did you replace all the bushings on the linkages themselves when you did the mounts? if not, thatll be where the movement is. plenty of DIY guides out there for doing it.

Ive met the new owner before, used to have a C36 AMG (i looked it when it was forsale), and has also owned a white E34 535i. Hopefully ill see this running around wellington soon.

my old 323i was converted to manual in my ownership, and it had the metal that you slot number 4 in the above pic into. unless you have an oddball you should be OK.

Better ratio diff would make it far more lively at low speeds, can see it being well worth it for the V12

Wow, that looks great. Hellrot is one of the best colours for an E36. GLWS!

sh*t, hes done it! I dont see it in the listing, is it certified?

Have you pulled your gear boot off to see if you still have the rubber boot and foam insulation in place? Someone could have removed the matting on the underside of the car too, in the trans tunnel. Over time it starts to sag, so people just tear it out. I havent noticed mine getting warm, but i have all boots and matting in place.

No first hand info, but i have some links that might help. http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?836299-79-323i-M20B23-Timing-Specs http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=239545 https://sites.google.com/site/e21323i/Home Your timing mark isnt behind the pulley is it?

Says in the first post Andy, putting it into Park whilst driving. Looks like a damn tidy wagon, good to see it might go back on the road.

A few years ago, we were heading out south from CHCH, on the open road at 100kph. We end up behind this knob doing about 80-90kph, swerving around his lane a bit, so the first passing lane we get to we boost off past him, only to see why he was driving so sh*t. He was watching a portable DVD player, that he was holding with his thumbs in the middle of his steering wheel. I sh*t you not, crazy bastard. Too young back then to know about *555 etc, so we just made sure to put a lot of distance between us.

For a lot of items OEM is best, every time. Its either pay more once, or pay less 3-4 times.

Without knowing your chassis number this is the best i can come up with. Use this website with your chassis code (last 7 digits) to confirm these numbers are correct. http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=GE42&mospid=47508&btnr=33_1063&hg=33&fg=25 There are part numbers for both inner and outer boots. Euro Italian, Milland or you local dealer will be able to source/supply them. Sexy reply is sexy.

Take the valve out, pretty easy, 3 hoses and an electrical connector. Should be fairly obvious looking into the connections if its blocked. Theres a few members handy with a spanner down there in Dunners. Im sure someone would help if you asked.

i dont have cruise I concur on motorbikes too, crazy/stupid bastards. I wish there was a way to police the use of motorbikes better.

would pay to talk to NZTA then, might be able to change the address or something.

might be able to get it in under SIV if it doesnt comply, but you'd be lucky. Needs to meet this criteria

i'd bet Lux Soap flakes will work wonders too, like it does on gross steering wheels.

man, wish those SA11s came in a fitment to suit my M3. The americans have them on E36s over there and they look awesome.

i had a cut and welded shifter assembly (shift rod and the main alloy arm) from a 4 banger on my old 323i, wouldnt recommend it. It was never perfect, would highly recommend tracking down a 6 cylinder shifter assembly. I eventually swapped them out, and it was much better.

Strangely, check the back (towards the engine) of the oil cooler. Mine was very dirty yet the front was clean. Still dont know where the previous owner had been driving!