Engine and 5 speed trans are in!
Over the last two weekends I've installed the rebuilt M10 with 40k miles I pulled out of a 320is and I installed the getrag 240 5 speed trans from a 84 318i. The engine went in easy but I cant say the same for the getrag 240. I wrestled with that thing for 2+ hours trying to squeeze that thing into the trans tunnel. I had to take the hammer to the trans tunnel a few time to make it fit. I bought the rear trans mount for the 84 318i and after mocking it up, it looks like I'll only have to drill some holes in the floor board and add some shims to make it work. I'm stoked cause I was worried about having to fabricate a rear mount with the correct angles for the bushings. Next step is to get the driveshaft shortened. I hit the salvage yard on Saturday and was able to find a 3 bolt front half of a driveshaft that will be cut and welded to my 2002 driveshaft. Also, I got my seats back from the upholstery shop. Alonzo did an amazing job. I wasn't so sure about taking my seats to him at first cause the dude works on this property filled with toilets, old car parts and a bunch of other trash. But we became fast friends and even though he didn't speak english and my spanish is terrible, I got a good vibe from him and I could tell by looking at his work bench that he's been doing this work for longer than I've probably been alive. I'm super happy with how they came out and stoked to support a hard working dude that definitely appreciates the business and cares far more about his work than google reviews.
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