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"It is a convertible, and it is an automatic, it is not a race car." This is my mantra! Plan for the car will be something similar to your setup, firm things up after almost thirty years.

Appreciate the advice Olaf. It's great to be active in this community again after a break to focus on my health. On OEM rubber vs Polyurethane, would you say the same for suspension bushings? (Subframe, Trailing Arm, Differential, Front Control Arm...). Keen to hear your opinion too @Eagle and anyone else!

They didn't snap on the E30, but distinctly remember using more heat than I had planned!

I know this is an old thread, but it might help someone trying to do the same today (as long as we're talking about a similar thing). When I rebuilt the M2O in my E30, I did this: Removing Crankshaft Bolt - E30 Zone Wiki

Appreciate the advice Vass. I was without luck when I did it on the E30 so here's hoping!

Fair enough, generally my preference is to spend (within reason) on parts and save on labour (doing something twice / more frequently), whether that's my time or someone else's. Do you need to remove this to get at the rear main seal on these? or are you just recommending it because it's a good time to do it while I'm in there? Thanks

Appreciate the advice Jared. I was wondering if it was worth using polyurethane mounts with a similar ‘hardness’ to OEM rubber ones, just because polyurethane is a ‘better’ material.

Saving money already Jo! Thanks

This is a list for me, but may help others: Manual Swap 😏 Rear Crankshaft Seal - 11142249533 Gasket - 11141432240 Transmission Mounts - 22316799331 (or Polyurethane Upgrade? (80A)) Drive Shaft Support Bearing - 26121225071 Drive Shaft Giubo - 26117511454 Gearbox Input Shaft Seal - 24121218853 Gearbox Output Shaft Seal - 24137509504 Automatic Transmission Oil Pan Gasket - 24111219126 ✅ Automatic Transmission Drain Plug Gasket - 24111219126 ✅ Automatic Transmission Fluid (Synthetic) ✅ Automatic Transmission Filter - 24111218899 ✅ Selector Shaft Seal - 23128677736 Locking Nuts for Flex Disc - 26127536563 Exhaust Gasket - 18301716888 M8 Copper Nut - 18307620549 RealOEM.com part numbers for my car: 3' E36 BMW 328i. Type Code: BK82 If anyone has anything to add, reply to this topic and I will update the list. Josh

Appreciate the advice Jo.

I’m going to the UK in October / November to visit my parents, hopefully a ZF 320Z in a shed that can come back as carry on. I’ve had the car for a week and can confirm, I am not emotionally attached to the auto box, but I will probably do this anyway because, OCD.

I need to replace the rear main seal on my 1995 E36. What else should I be doing at the same time? Thanks in advance for any advice, Josh

Sold.

Yes, it will need to be repaired. I have an album of photographs I can link to those interested. Couple of spots in the floor, one on the roof and the driver’s side a-pillar. There was rust in the rear where the drains come out, but I cut this out and treated it ready to weld in new steel. That’s about as far as I got before I got sick. Good project for someone that knows what they’re doing, but if you can’t do it yourself, I got a range of quotes from mechanics and panelbeaters to do the work once it became apparent I wasn’t going to be able to do it myself, from $2-5k to get her to WoF standard. NZ new, factory manual 325i on the road for $7500-10500 in today’s market seems reasonable to me. I’ve had a look at / driven plenty at that price that were just as rusty, but covered with bog. I bought this because there are no nasty surprises like that. Nothing hidden. I have the carpet but it’s not fitted so you can see everywhere that would usually cover. Interior can be pulled out in no time for a closer look too. Definitely needs work, but not hopeless so I’d rather keep her in one piece. Save them all 👊🏼 Cheers.

BUMP - $5500 What is an M20B25 running you these days? $2k? and a Getrag 260 plus everything else for a manual conversion? $3k? Everything else for $500. Still being dry stored in my in-laws garage, but my health still isn’t ideal and I’m burning through my savings paying for it so get in touch if you’re a genuine buyer. Thanks.

Very cool brother.

The buyer has changed his mind so the car is still for sale if anyone is keen before I list her on TradeMe?

Sold, pending payment.

New Zealand new, factory manual 325i in Bronzit Beige. 4-door. 1988 pre-facelift. Complete car, rust in the typical areas. On lowered springs, have a set of factory springs. Starts first time, runs well and brakes work. Registration is on hold and last WoF expired 18/08/2018. 248,380 kilometres, drives well but due for a replacement cambelt (previously done on 16/03/2009 at 225,800 kilometres) and service. Service history from new until 26/05/2010 at 238,676 kilometres. My partner and I have recently had a baby, I’ve had some health issues and we’ve been renovating our first home. I’ve lost my storage and the E30 fund has gone on the house. Reluctant sale, but genuine reasons for it. Good project for someone with the time for it. Car is located on the North Shore, Auckland. You can contact me on 0275317041 for more information. $6,000

Speaking of future projects, I still have the 'donor' car. Bronzit Beige 1988 E30 325i Complete car, rust in typical areas. New Zealand new, factory manual. Starts first time, runs well and brakes work. 248,380 kilometres, drives well but overdue for a replacement cambelt (previously done on 16.03.2009 at 225,800 kilometres) and a service. Service history from new until 26.05.2010 at 238,676 kilometres. Factory apart from lowered springs, but have a set of factory springs. Registration is on hold and last WoF expired 18.08.2018 so is in need of a bit of a birthday. Our renovation had thrown up a potential spanner in works, but after meeting with the engineer today, the house doesn't rquire the E30 piggy bank. I've had a look underneath and the plan for the forseeable future is: Tackle rust Replace cambelt etc Service WoF and rego Drive it Improve it

Update on Mo. With a new addition to the family, health issues, house renovation, loss of storage and a wedding to pay for I had to make the unfortunate decision to sell. It went, complete with most of what is required to finish, to a young fella who is planning to see the project through with his little brother. This is the first project I haven't finished and it doesn't feel good, but family first. I had fun rebuilding the M20, achieved many firsts for me, lessons were learned and tools were aqcuired for use on future projects.

Hi, yes now sold. Cheers

There's no part number on it, but I think I've found the correct one on Real OEM: 17111707564 (supercedes 17111709351 & 17111709353).

Hi, I need a replacement radiator for a pre-facelift 320i. It’s automatic and doesn’t have air conditioning. This one has been re-cored 02/09, but it’s no good. Does anyone have a good one for sale, or know where I can source one / have one made? Apparently these earlier ones aren’t as available. Dimensions are 460 x 380 x 30. Thanks.