I did two manual conversions 10-12 years ago, both RHD cars, one a 1983 525e (Eta) and a 1985 M535i. Both had the old type master cylinder that bolts to the bulkhead/firewall in the engine bay. On both I pulled the cross shaft and swapped the pedals leaving the pedal box and steering column in. I sorted the starter interlock by joining the yellow/black wires behind the dash. On manuals they fit straight together, on autos a loom to the selector plugs into them so you just unplug them. It's a bastard of a job really, especially without a ramp/lift. I'll not do another one. I'm too bloody old for that. Converting an Eta to manual - you need a manual Eta or 85-87 325i flywheel with the TDC trigger pin. On diffs: 525e/528e' s use the same 188 diff as an E30 325i - swap the outputs and rear cover and you can fit a 3.73 in there. On the M30 cars, you can use a 635CSi Auto 3.64 and they really haul in 4th/5th. Diff rear covers - ha! Early cars '81- late '84 used a 188 diff as did 635's. In late '84 BMW fitted the new 535i with the big 210 diff and they changed the welded diff mount bracket on the boot floor. After this, they used one boot floor on all E28's and E24's and fitted a new design rear diff cover on 188 diffs from 518i to 528i plus 628CSi's. Guess how I found out? 😂
I love e28's more than e30's. I had to get 2 daughters thru college and me thru 3 years of cancer treatment so I haven't started shopping for one just yet. One thing about the BMWs from the 1980's you don't need a college education in mechanical engineering to restore or modify one. Finding rare parts is another thing that will eventually lead you down the path of more modern alternatives. Go with the flow. Your car your art. So paint a beautiful picture that pleases your eye... I just found your channel. Subbed. Good luck on the build.
Funny you should say that as I actually do have a mechanical engineering degree hahaha. But I couldn’t agree more! I appreciate the sub and I wish you luck with finding the right car one day and hoping all is well in your recovery!
Keep up the good work, Josh. So glad to find out about your channel. I'll be doing a clutch replacement and an overhaul on the manual trans of my 86' E24 in the upcoming weeks. Never did one before so I'll definitely use a lot of things shown in this video as my references.
Welcome back to you too my guy!😅 man we’ve all been waiting patiently and you came through. Doesn’t matter how long the episode is, this was very informative!
Awesome video and a valuable contribution to the vintage BMW community. I am assuming that the process will be pretty much identical for a 1988+ 635 e24, right?
Awesome job man I have a28 also. Not sure if you already know but the OEM e34 calipers and rotors bolt up with no modification required. It's the perfect budget big brake kit for the e28. I got mine specifically from the e34 540i
528e diff mount is identical to the M5 diff mount and only like $60 on FCP. Not necessarily an "upgrade" over the 535i mount, but certainly just as strong and 1/6th the cost.
Just got through watching your video all the way from Atlanta Georgia. You are making great content and I'm learning plenty. Keep up the good work and consistency. We really appreciate it. Subscribed and liked!!!!
Hi Josh, great video, thank you. I am just starting my second auto to 5-speed swap. First on was on an E34 535i back in 2018. Current one is an E28 535i with 60k miles. I am looking for the bracket that welds to the trans tunnel roof that the linkage bushing bracket bolts to. It is shown at minute 38 of this video. Any chance you have a BMW part number for this? Thanks
Dropped the hardline for my master back down that little hole in my e34, boy was that a bitch..had to find it from under the car tie a shoelace I fed through the hole to it & yanked it back through😭
I love that josh teaches but also gives us something nice to look at (not the car)
🧐🧐🧐
That's not at all creepy 😳
Its not creepy guys, when Im done filming I head over to his channel because he also gives us something to look at( also not the cars)
I always knew BMW owners were sus. (It’s me I am BMW owners)
@@BigBooty5er hahahahahha
this channel should have at least 50-75k subs. Really good BMW content, makes complicated things easy to understand.
I really appreciate that Todd! We will get there slowly but surely!
This channel is such a hidden gem for bmw enthusiasts.
Thank you man. I appreciate that!
I did two manual conversions 10-12 years ago, both RHD cars, one a 1983 525e (Eta) and a 1985 M535i. Both had the old type master cylinder that bolts to the bulkhead/firewall in the engine bay. On both I pulled the cross shaft and swapped the pedals leaving the pedal box and steering column in. I sorted the starter interlock by joining the yellow/black wires behind the dash. On manuals they fit straight together, on autos a loom to the selector plugs into them so you just unplug them.
It's a bastard of a job really, especially without a ramp/lift. I'll not do another one. I'm too bloody old for that.
Converting an Eta to manual - you need a manual Eta or 85-87 325i flywheel with the TDC trigger pin.
On diffs: 525e/528e' s use the same 188 diff as an E30 325i - swap the outputs and rear cover and you can fit a 3.73 in there. On the M30 cars, you can use a 635CSi Auto 3.64 and they really haul in 4th/5th.
Diff rear covers - ha! Early cars '81- late '84 used a 188 diff as did 635's. In late '84 BMW fitted the new 535i with the big 210 diff and they changed the welded diff mount bracket on the boot floor. After this, they used one boot floor on all E28's and E24's and fitted a new design rear diff cover on 188 diffs from 518i to 528i plus 628CSi's. Guess how I found out? 😂
Very valuable info here! Thank you!!
I love e28's more than e30's. I had to get 2 daughters thru college and me thru 3 years of cancer treatment so I haven't started shopping for one just yet. One thing about the BMWs from the 1980's you don't need a college education in mechanical engineering to restore or modify one. Finding rare parts is another thing that will eventually lead you down the path of more modern alternatives. Go with the flow. Your car your art. So paint a beautiful picture that pleases your eye... I just found your channel. Subbed. Good luck on the build.
Funny you should say that as I actually do have a mechanical engineering degree hahaha. But I couldn’t agree more! I appreciate the sub and I wish you luck with finding the right car one day and hoping all is well in your recovery!
Nice work! That's what we love about old cars right?.. they are a pain in the a** 😂😂👍
Oh yes!!
Great video. truly the Manual-Swap Man
The manual swap man!! Hahah love it
Awesome video! I’m in the process of doing a manual swap on my 87’ 535i. I definitely learned a lot from this video.
Happy to help!!
Well done my friend. A lot of great information! Cheers, George
Thank you George!!
Keep up with good work Josh ! 🙌
Thank you!!
Keep up the good work, Josh. So glad to find out about your channel. I'll be doing a clutch replacement and an overhaul on the manual trans of my 86' E24 in the upcoming weeks. Never did one before so I'll definitely use a lot of things shown in this video as my references.
Thanks man! Glad i could be a help!
This video blew by in a breeze! Great vid as always man, see you coming into your own.
Thank you Greg!!
Great video. Really enjoyed it.
Thanks man!!
This man doesn’t miss
Appreciate you!
Welcome back to you too my guy!😅 man we’ve all been waiting patiently and you came through. Doesn’t matter how long the episode is, this was very informative!
Thank you bro! I appreciate you!
Awesome video and a valuable contribution to the vintage BMW community.
I am assuming that the process will be pretty much identical for a 1988+ 635 e24, right?
Thank you man! Yup should be an identical procedure!!
Awesome job man I have a28 also. Not sure if you already know but the OEM e34 calipers and rotors bolt up with no modification required. It's the perfect budget big brake kit for the e28. I got mine specifically from the e34 540i
I did not know this! Thank you!!!
Thank you for this video Josh you really helping out here in this lonely e28 streets lol
I try!!!
Thorough as always. I'm going to channel your dedication when I start my Volvo 240 project...eventually 😅
Hahahaha thank you sir! May all the motivation come to you
it was a really good video josh very well done fella
Thank you my friend!!
Great job I really do appreciate it.
Thank you!
new sub, angry to myself that how i haven't find you before.
Thanks for the sub man! Welcome!
Saving one car at a time swapping it to the right transmission🤝
I have a rhd lightweight flywheel in my m60 and m42 car, big fan
Trueee that!!!
You kick butt man! Love the e28 content
Thank you bro🥹🥹
this goes like this and then we will rebuild this after we do this and then we get this xD
528e diff mount is identical to the M5 diff mount and only like $60 on FCP. Not necessarily an "upgrade" over the 535i mount, but certainly just as strong and 1/6th the cost.
Good to note!
Just got through watching your video all the way from Atlanta Georgia. You are making great content and I'm learning plenty. Keep up the good work and consistency. We really appreciate it. Subscribed and liked!!!!
Thank you Ralph!! Appreciate this!
@@m3nameisjosh464 Can I send my 1993 325I Manual Convertable up to you. It was a barn find. Black over tan leather. I want a full resto on it.
@@4047530025 i dont do customer work unfortunately!
Great video. What transmission do you suggest for a M30B34 engine? Thanks.
@@leonardramos8981 thanks! G260/6 is the correct trans
Hi Josh, great video, thank you. I am just starting my second auto to 5-speed swap. First on was on an E34 535i back in 2018. Current one is an E28 535i with 60k miles. I am looking for the bracket that welds to the trans tunnel roof that the linkage bushing bracket bolts to. It is shown at minute 38 of this video. Any chance you have a BMW part number for this? Thanks
Hi Steve, heres the number
41121863345
@@m3nameisjosh464 Thank you. Have one on order.
Correct me if im wrong but this seems more involved than an E36 manual swap, correct?
Probably yes
Great video, what about the diffs input shaft seal?
No signs of ever leaking so I didn’t wanna mess with the preload and potentially damage diff
Where did you find the shifter mount that has to be welded in? Do you have a part number wit?
Bmw 41121863345
W video Josh always waiting 🫡
Thank you Darren!!! Im trying to edit as fast as I can!!!
Do lotta ppl go chassis mounted to skip the hassle of welding that bracket ???
Doubtful. Chassis Mount sucks in these cars
We're you get all this stuff to rebuild the gearbox stuff is it genuine
Fcpeuro.com. All genuine bmw or OE parts
" im never going to do this job again" 2 manual swaps later :D
I love the struggle 😭😭
Parts list?? Also great video learned a lot bro keep it up!!
Far too many parts to make a list at the moment, ill try!
Do you know how this swap differs on the 524TD?
I cant say I do unfortunately
What brand of rims do you have on it?
Pontiac trans am
Whats the part number for the clutch ?
Go on rhds website and find the m30 flywheel, clutch numbers are in description
your e28 videos help me sm
Im so glad to hear this!!
Dropped the hardline for my master back down that little hole in my e34, boy was that a bitch..had to find it from under the car tie a shoelace I fed through the hole to it & yanked it back through😭
The biggest pain in the ass, if you’ve seen my e34 manual swap videos i have a segment of me losing my mind hahah
can I have that super rare head unit please I'll pay for shipping just add it to my tab casual
You’re such a casual bro😭
Josh is way better than M539
Hey I appreciate this but i can only aspire to be m539