wolliver 1 Report post Posted October 7, 2009 trying to drop gearbox out of my new e30, is there a special trick to doing this? or am i just 'special'? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pureboiracer 0 Report post Posted October 7, 2009 manual or auto? where are you getting stuck? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolliver 1 Report post Posted October 7, 2009 auto... ive drained all the ATF (most of it anyway), taken out the bolts connectin gbox to block, and just not to sure where to detach the other end Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1264 Report post Posted October 7, 2009 (edited) auto... ive drained all the ATF (most of it anyway), taken out the bolts connectin gbox to block, and just not to sure where to detach the other endYou have to undo the 3 bolts that hold the torque convertor to the flexiplate (access hole through right side of block).drop the exhaust system down , undo the driveshft . the gear lever cable or arm Edited October 7, 2009 by Brent HARTGE535i Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted October 7, 2009 (edited) And don't forget to disconnect the kickdown cable that goes to the firewall. *by firewall, I mean throttle Edited October 7, 2009 by tastic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
