E36 short shifter pops out of reverse
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Also the main power cable need to be moved from the right to the left as the compact has the battery in the front and on the left.Īlso the ESW modules were replaced with those from the new engine. One of the key items will be to replace the one way value to the brake cylinder from the straight one from the original engine to a 90 degree one need for this engine. A few items are needed to link the rest of the engine. The fuel lines and throttle cable have been attached. The extra length also means that the front part of the 328i prop shaft needs to be used as it slightly shorter than the 316i compact one (also the gearbox flange for the 2.8 5 speed has wider hole spacing). The gear box mount has 4 sets of holes which means that the extra length can be compensated by using the front set of holes in the gearbox mounts.
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The new equipment means the gearbox mounts are about 20 mm further away from the engine mounts. Once the engine was on the engine mounts (which fit perfectly) the back of the gearbox was lifted and the mounts attached to the car. The left engine mount need to be temporally removed to let the engine sump past. It was very tight to squeeze the engine in with the front cross member in and the bonnet on however it just slipped passed. We had to temporally remove the left engine mount to let the engine sump swing past. The engines sat next to each other, more pictures will follow tomorrow when it’s light again.Īfter a fair bit of jiggling the engine slid in perfectly. doh :( the damage is not too bad though but will need to see if I can get a new number plate holder. Slight damage on the front of the car as I lowered the car too quickly and the engine hoist got snagged on the number plate and pulled it off. The gear lever also caused some problems, but it cleared in the end. some thing is missing :) Engine removed after a lot of lifting and dropping, it was a real pain getting the engine to swing out, when we pulled the engine forward the prop shaft split in the middle rather than falling of the end of the gear box. Wiring and the ECU hiding in behind the fuse box.Įmpty space. This included the Prop shaft, fuel system / lines, engine and gearbox mounts.
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With a lot of help of my brother Patrick, who had a full day of work, then spent 4~5 hours in the dark to remove the rest of the connections to free the engine. Split the engine wiring from the car wiring, removed the power steering and clutch pipes. Hopefully it will fit into place without any major modifications. The 328i exhaust follows a similar path to the cars stock exhaust. Plenty of space in there for those extra cylinders! Work start by removing the radiator, electric fan, ignition lead wiring, throttle cable, gearbox switch, Lambda probe and exhaust. The engine swap has begun with winter setting in the sooner the better. I've had a good look around the forum and there's lots of great information here! :smile: Are there any guilds available for this sort of engine swap in a compact Will I need to upgraded the the brake servo and or cylinder? The brakes are going to be upgraded with larger disc's front and back. Will I need to up rate any part of the fuel system? I have a few questions if someone could help please:.
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Radiator, oil cooler, viscous fan, air mass meter, air box, complete engine with all ancillaries (starter, alternator, etc.), engine wiring harness, ECU, clutch, manual gearbox, shift linkage, gearbox support, prop shafts, differential, complete front suspension, complete rear suspension, complete exhaust system, complete EWS wiring system, speedo cluster. The kit comes with all of the major parts:. After a fair bit or research I've ordered a Motorsport kit from Fabdirect with a M52 2.8l engine.