Author Topic: New(to me)Transmission... (Read 2382 times)

steel330i · « **on:** February 09, 2011, 11:21:17 PM »

Ok, so I'm looking for a used transmission and there are a few floating around on CL locally, this is just to serve as a temp. while I get my OEM rebuilt and then drop in a new clutch as well, is there any other E30 model transmissions that I can use on my 1991 318i with M42? Like a 325e transmission or the Getrag 260? Thanks all...

-Travis

doitover · « **Reply #1 on:** February 10, 2011, 07:54:42 AM »

My understanding is that the 240 is the only transmission that fits without modifications.

Who is doing your rebuild and what are they claiming to do?

rjcaptsean · « **Reply #2 on:** February 10, 2011, 09:46:30 PM »

Good question. I have been looking for a replacement here in cali and after finding one salvaged in San Diego for $400, I went with one locally here for $200 with a 6 month warranty. I will probably keep the old unit, but I have heard that it is fairly expensive and requires special tools to rebuild these.

steel330i · « **Reply #3 on:** February 10, 2011, 10:56:23 PM »

Quote from: doitover;101314

My understanding is that the 240 is the only transmission that fits without modifications.

Who is doing your rebuild and what are they claiming to do?

I haven't asked around yet as far as shops go...just looking into it for now, my thought process was to get a temp tranny and then rebuild my OEM one to restore it back to brand new status, that's all...and of course replace with a new clutch and all the fixin's and bushings and all...

-Travis

doitover · « **Reply #4 on:** February 11, 2011, 06:25:43 AM »

I think Metric Mechanic are the only people that can do a better than original rebuild, at least if you believe the write up on their site. Expensive though, something like $2500. Otherwise there is something about the design of one of the bearings (input shaft?) that makes these unrebuildable.

I would love to hear that I'm wrong about that.