engine and drivetrain Q for those who have installed 5 speed tranny....

[Guest Anonymous]

Hello:

I'm half way through the install. Reading the conversion instructions @ bimmers.com, it mentions "One other thing -- the top of the 320i 5 speed transmission has a small protrusion that is used for a clip to keep the reverse light wiring from moving around. When the transmission is installed in a 2002, this protrusion comes extremely close to the brake line that is at the top of the transmission tunnel. It is recommended that this protrusion be cut or ground down, to maximize the clearance with the brake line."

Have you done this? Any problems with the brake line, if you haven't done it?

TIA

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Lots of room in the tunnel of my 1970. If you are worried, cut it off. I left it on with no issue.

Pierre

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the airport.

Maybe you can meet up with Victor and also get to know Pablo.

Sorry!

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I think this varies on what type of 320i trannie it is (i.e. older versus newer and 3 bolt flange versus 4)

I did the conversion on mine using a later 320i (81-83, can't remember but can verify if needed). And, like all of the others I had zero clearance issues.

Just make sure your driveshaft is lined up properly and that your trannie tunnel isn't flexed (yes, these cars are 25+ years old and over time/accidents the bodies do flex) too much to cause any issues.

the only clearance issue you will need to worry about is where the clutch master cylinder sits on the driver side of the tunnel up front. You may need to make a small indentation to the body to make sure it doesn't hit while driving (again, bodies flex when cornering, etc.)

good luck!

[Guest Anonymous]

At what time does your flight departs on the 29th?