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Greetings -

I just pulled some e30 belts from a 325i over the weekend for $10! I'll be following this example on how to install... good luck.

http://www.bmw2002faq.com/component/option,com_for ...

Congrats Ben! Being new to working on cars myself, I know what you mean by "bonding" with your car...

Cheers,
Chris

looks like the transmission is in first, third or fifth. That would make it look like it was out too far, can you confirm this?

The linkage that we ended up doing for Evan's car was just large e ...

Are you using a 323i four speed and a 320i or 2002 platform and linkage as shortened for a 02 five speed conversion?

I looked at this combination when I didn't yet have my five speed... memory is ...

Long story short, I shortened the shift platform and linkage to fit in the stock trans hole for my conversion. The shift platforms fits perfectly but the linkage is still way too long. It looks like ...

I too have the standard Ireland front bar and it doesn't fit. Not sure what my plan is yet, will probably pick up the "M20" bar from Ireland and sell the one I've got. I've seen the M20 bar in perso ...

Hey Brent -

Excellent work on the exhaust, I'm getting close to that on my M20 project. Mike and I had been talking off the board occasionally, good to see that you'll be keeping us posted on the ...

Hey Brent -

Excellent work on the exhaust, I'm getting close to that on my M20 project. Mike and I had been talking off the board occasionally, good to see that you'll be keeping us posted on the ...

How 'bout a 2002 sign... in other words, perform the following:

- Hold your hands out in front of you and keep them close together.
- Raise your pinky and ring fingers on both hands
- Now, make a ...

Kel -

Go here & here to learn more about the trans and swap info:
http://www.bmw2002faq.com/component/option,com_forum/Itemid,50/page,viewtopic/t,274773/
http://www.bmw2002.co.uk/pdfs/6%20into%20 ...

Mike -

I've got my engine in the car with the alternator attached. No issue even with the 3" Cone Filter attached to the AFM. Attached are a couple pics that I have on my blog... if you need more ...

Nice work on the center console - would love to see it when you're finished!

- Chris

Nevermind... after reading this http://www.bmw2002faq.com/component/option,com_forum/Itemid,57/page,viewtopic/t,283104/highlight,tie+rod/, I think I'll just replace the whole tie rod (ball joints incl ...

I had to remove the centerlink & tie rods to drop in the M20. Pounded on it for awhile and eventually ended up using a pickle fork. Proceeded to damage a couple of the "bushings" on the tie rod(s). ...

Been awhile since I've had a chance to update. Think I finally figured out the motor mount issue. Had to have the passenger side rewelded by a shop, but it's still 1/4" off or so... will have to dri ...

If Mike's not interested, I would be...

Thanks,
Chris

Dominic -

You're more than welcome to come by and take a look. As you can tell, I'm having some problems with the right side motor mount that I purchased. The angle is way off and it looks like I ...

Dominic -

I'm definitely not one to give advice in regards to racing, auto-x, or hill climbing as I have not done any of the above. However, I would like to take my car out to some track days at P ...

Excellent and thank you. I look forward to the photos!

BTW - You can mail me directly if you'd like: cjreents@gmail.com

- Chris

I suggest you raise the engine with a floorjack, then slacken the motor mount brackets from the block. Try to fit the bolts on the subframe for the square mount, and lower the round one. Tighten. Lowe ...

Did you buy these from Dan recently? I have a set from the first run made in 2001 I think... as far as I know, they are on their 3rd or 4th revision by now. Anyways, my passenger side mount was prett ...

Okay - So, I've read through every post on the Williams mounts. I've spent every night this last week after work and several hours this weekend trying to get the motor mounted with the 323i trans att ...

Thanks Tristan...

Just came in from spending another couple hours in the garage trying to get the engine mounted. I'm seriously only an inch or so away from fully mounted (no pun intended) - my s ...

It's been awhile since I've posted... accomplished a few things and still gathering parts.

Here's a pic regarding the different water pumps - really enjoyed replacing it twice:
http://www.parkleyp ...

Is this Chuck's old M20? He's answered a bunch of my questions offline and has been a great resource for my M20 build...

Ken -

You don't happen to own a mintgrun 2002, and just happened to be playing golf at River's Edge on Sunday (yesterday)? I spotted one at the turn...

Anyway, I am currently in the process of ...

Nice project......I've got a 75 torn down to the shell that I'm building up for track. I was originally planning on doing an m20 conversion and that's the main reason I looked for a automatic, and fo ...

Water Pump Theory Confirmed!

Thanks to Ian for sharing his photos and answering my questions. Indeed, if you want to run an expansion tank on the passenger side of the vehicle you need the older s ...

Looking good Mike - I'll have to stop by in person one of these days...

- Chris

I spent some time over the weekend working on the M20 while it sits on the stand. Replaced the timing belt, tensioner and water pump (first time ever for all three) - I was psyched! Then I started d ...