Touring International

[K-Line]

ALL NEW EVERYTHING! Perfect as usual Earl!

[Earl]

Finally motivated myself to get something done yesterday.

I wasn't liking how the trans was looking with how clean I could get it so I decided to paint it with high temp flat aluminum paint.

I got everything as clean as I could and masked everything off.



I then sprayed two coats of paint after waiting about 15-20 minutes in between the coats. Turned out pretty decent=)





I will paint the detent spring plate when I remove it to go the springs and I will clean up the output flange as well. Now I just need to swap out the seals and springs and it should be good as new.

[RosaParksMyCar]

just took so much time out of class to read this entire thread. So impressed with your attention to detail and the amount of work you have put into this car. I think im in love.

[244Brick]

I love the scene points going into this build!

[Earl]

just took so much time out of class to read this entire thread. So impressed with your attention to detail and the amount of work you have put into this car. I think im in love.

Thank you=)

I love the scene points going into this build!

I've got a scene point right here for you Eugene

[DER E30]

You do know that the trans is supposed to get hidden under the car where it will get dirty again right?

[Earl]

Yes haha. I just couldn't stand to see it looking like it did=P As long as it looks good when it goes it, I am happy lol

[Minuki]

Looking good man, keep going!

[_e90]

Your attention to detail is incredible. Everything is looking great so far.

[meech]

dude fuck that washing machine i have the same one in my apartment. btw sweet trans. Your transmission is prettier than my whole car

[Verdigrie]

Above and beyond as always Earl. Your posts always make me want to go out and work on mine.

[smiles]

Lookin good man, can't wait to see this in person. Gonna have it done in time for automotion?

[Earl]

Definitely not. I also will not be attending Automotion this year. I have an E30 Picnic to go to the same weekend.

[Earl]

More trans progress.

Removed the input shaft seal


I was able to pop a hole in it with a pick, thread a wood screw into it, and use a slide hammer to pull it right out.

I wrapped the splines of the input shaft in electrical tape to prevent damaging the seal when I reinstalled it. I tapped it in with a long brass drift and it seated nice and straight


I also installed the pivot pin as you can see. I cleaned up and reinstalled the throwout bearing guide tube after the new seal was in.


I really wish I could get it cleaner in the bellhousing but I would be basically sanding off all of the corrosion haha

After that I removed the selector shaft seal


That little guy is tricky. Mine happened to be pressed in farther than they should be. You have to be really careful not to scratch the shaft or outer bore in the case. I was able to get a pick in between the shaft and seal and then lever it out slowly.

After that I installed my selector rod joint


I was able to sand it to fit in my DSSR nice and tight as well. The spot you see at the end of the groove is on both sides. Must be something during the plating process since these have a very light bronzish colored plating.

That is currently where I am at. The last things to do are the output shaft seal and the detent springs. My detent springs are in the mail and I need to source the proper 30mm socket to remove the output shaft flange. It needs to be deep but have a thin wall. I have heard you just need to grind down a normal 30mm socket. The seal should be simple if I remove it just like the input shaft seal.

[244Brick]

This car is going to be soo fricken rad