engine and drivetrain 320i tranny

[poolguru]

No not that kind of tranny. Was wondering if this is the right type of transmission for a conversion.Any help is appreciated.Also what should I be asking in regard to the transmission since its used.Thanks!

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/pts/829346605.html

[instructorbill]

I think it belongs to Dave and Sean... good guys and Dave fairly represents his parts.

Ask whatever you want, but they're old parts. At the very least, the transmission is 26 years old. You may have to service it, but he might know how many miles are on it or if it made any noise prior to removal.

Welcome to vintage car restoration. Not to be overly frank or abrasive, but it is what it is. The way that I see it, Each time I buy something else for the car, I'm paying for some rustic charm. Wind wistling on a wing window that doesn't close that well, a noisy rear end, exhaust fumes, a picky second gear syncro-- it's all part of the charm of an old car.

Some people just don't get it like we do.

[poolguru]

Fair enough.I have learned to deal with my 2nd gear syncro. Every time something comes up I wish I had a car that had less "patina",but when I get in and drive,all that goes away and a smile on the face ensues.I appreciate the heads up on the possible seller.I have emailed him.Anyone local to the bay area do 5spd conversions/installs?I wish I had the space to do it myself to be honest but so is life.

[instructorbill]

yep... pick up the tranny from dave and then drive just a couple short miles to Casey Motorsports.

www.caseymotorsports.com

another top notch guy

[poolguru]

Thank you sir!