Touring International

[Earl]

I think it will now feel "slightly" better

[12vsex]

everytime I check back in on this build it just gets better and better . Hats off to you man , Im impressed beyond measure. The attention to detail is top notch

[Earl]

Thank you for the kind words=)

My flywheel got finished up yesterday=)





My clutch kit should be on it's way here shortly and I am picking up a transmission on Saturday. Once I get the trans, I will be cleaning it up and replacing the shifter detent springs, input/output shaft seals, selector shaft seal, and the selector rod joint.

[244Brick]

Yesh dew werk! I'm so excited to see the finish line for this!

[Earl]

Working on the trans for you Eugene haha

[SnazzyQ]

So when is this car going to not be homosexual?

In other news this is really cool and now I want an e36 compact, hatchback,tiny ass thing.

[Earl]

Picked up another getrag 250 Saturday to replace the one that was in the car. I had some first gear issues and figured I should really replace it while I am doing everything else.



The trans mounts that were on it were some of the worst I have seen=P It looks like they were separated and the trans was just resting on them...


Anyone ever see a selector rod joint like this? I have a feeling it is some cheap off brand replacement. Good thing I am replacing it anyways=)



Here is a comparison of the clutch fork pivot pins. The middle is the one from my car and the one on the right is from the "new" trans.


I also cleaned up the clutch fork, media blasted it, and have it ready for powder coating. The wear was pretty minimal.





I started cleaning up the trans a little yesterday. Still not near as clean as I want but it's better.





Hoping to finish cleaning it this week so that I can pull the old seals. Ordering the new seals, detent springs, selector rod joint, bitch clip, and clutch fork retaining spring as well.

[244Brick]

Thanks BOOOOO! That pivot in looks unpivotity LOL

[frink84]

wow, those pivot pins just made me put the brass one on my wish list, my ti is turning over 230k miles...

[Earl]

Yours might look like the one on the right but I doubt it. It probably looks like mine in the middle. Mine had around 160k on it.

[Earl]

Scrubbed the trans a bit more last night. I might go over it one more time because I am still not happy with some spots.

[DER E30]

What's the cleaner of choice? Simple Green?

[Earl]

I don't have a preference but I have been using straight simple green.

[Earl]

Picked up the flywheel yesterday after work=) Don't mind the stain on the friction surface. It happened when the flywheel was cleaned after being resurfaced. You cannot feel it on the surface so it won't harm anything.


I also got some parts back from powdercoat.

[Earl]

First box of transmission refresh parts came=)



I will need to sand on the selector rod joint just like the shift lever because BMW released a new design with a wider bushing to eliminate the little yellow washers.