engine and drivetrain E21 Parts Compatibility

[turbophil]

I got a call from a friend that told me there was a E21 at the pick'n'pull with a M10 in it and that it had some goodies.  I went and had a look and found a bunch of things on it.   Being new to the 2002 world I'm still trying to figure out compatibilities of some of the parts. So I have some questions. 

 

It had a ceramic coated header on it, long tube but I could see any markings on it.  Could anybody I.D it?  Do headers for E21's fit 2002's?

 

It has a Distributor #0 231 170 214 w/petronix in it. I assume the advance curve would be different? Would this be better or worse for my car?  What is the difference?  How do I find out curves of the different dist?

I currently have the original 0 231 180 003 distributor in my 1972 car.  

 

Will E21 seats fit in an 02? or do bases have to be modified?

 

I appreciate any input.

 

 

 

 

Edited November 1, 2013 by turbophil

[TobyB]

The header probably won't fit- it'll hit the steering gear.  Probably.

 

The dizzy, if the car's early (pre 80) will fit and work.  If yours is 

old and worn, and this one is in good shape, it will be an improvement.

The later dizzies wore out a lot slower.

 

If it's a 5- speed car, grab the transmission.  If it is, though, the dizzy won't 

work for your car.  The pertronix might.

 

If it's a 4- speed car, and the transmission is cheap, it will work in your car

if you need one.  The E21 is durable compared to the early 4- speeds.

 

Recaros will fit.  The others, why bother?

 

t

[turbophil]

Thanks.  It is a 1977 4spd car but I have to ask... if it were a 5spd why would the distributor not work?  I'm going to doing a 5spd swap this winter. 

 

As for the seats... it has recaros in it, I'm going back tomorrow to grab them

[Beaner7102]

Check if the diff is an LSD or if its cheap grab it anyway (with the output shafts).

Always handy to have a spare diff.

Beaner7102

[Emyers]

Thanks.  It is a 1977 4spd car but I have to ask... if it were a 5spd why would the distributor not work?  I'm going to doing a 5spd swap this winter. 

 

As for the seats... it has recaros in it, I'm going back tomorrow to grab them

If it has a 5 spd it is a later model.  1980 on (5 spd) 1.8 litre and the distributor turns the opposite direction of the earlier 1977-79 2.0 Litre motors.

Earl

74 02Lux

02 M roadster

72 Volvo 1800ES

[TobyB]

Yep, early dizzy is 2002- compatible.  Ideal?  dunno.  it'll work.  later one will not fit- wrong gear and direction.

 

Since it is the early car, the front hubs will work for a tii strut big brake conversion.

 

And you can use the mirrors.

 

And the rear brakes.

 

And the diff.   I agree- never hurts to have a spare if you don't know yours is in good shape,

and the early 320 is a marginal improvement over the 2002 quality- wise.  

 

the sunvisor clips also work.

 

heh

 

t

[turbophil]

Haha awesome! I never thought of those items, I do need sunvisor clips and not having a passenger mirror drives me crazy.

I might get the diff depending on cost but really would rather spend the $$ on a LSD.    

 

I appreciate the bits of info. 

[eurotrash]

The rear view mirror is much larger and fits if you clearance the arm for your window seal..  Not sure on the earlier e21s, but the sun visors might have the extensions that go behind the mirror, I often wish I had those visors.

 

Tii guys need the front hubs for brake conversions.

[Harv]

Also grab the steering wheel if it's the 3 spoke sport one.

What's it got for wheels?

John

[turbophil]

So I went today and grabbed the Recaros out of it. Paid $81 for the pair of em. Pretty good!  

 

BUT, I realized as I was about to take out the passenger side seat that it doesnt recline.... WTF?  Why would one seat not recline?   

The drivers side did..  Did the PO install the seats on the wrong sides?  Even so, why would they not both recline forward? 

 

As for the steering wheel, its a 3 spoke but missing the centre button.  No wheels on it...

[turbophil]

 

[Harv]

Seats might be from a 4 door model of some kind. e30?

 

John

[John_in_VA]

...why would they not both recline forward?  

As for the steering wheel, its a 3 spoke but missing the centre button.

Recline forward?? Pix are too small for me to determine anything.

If it was the stock "sport" steering wheel, the horn button is ~$26 new - 32-33-1-120-193. Not too difficult to find used.

[turbophil]

Recline forward?? Pix are too small for me to determine anything.

If it was the stock "sport" steering wheel, the horn button is ~$26 new - 32-33-1-120-193. Not too difficult to find used.

 

The drivers seat has a pull lever to fold the seat forward so passengers can get into the back.  The passenger seat does not....

 

I'll take better pics

Edited November 2, 2013 by turbophil

[Mike Self]

The windshield wiper relay on that E21 has 7 terminals; that'll allow you to add an interval setting to your windshield wipers pretty easily if you have a 74 or 75 (76s all have that feature).  All you'll need to find is the three position steering column lever and make a wiring harness.

 

mike