’98 M3 Sedan Overhaul Part II: Drivetrain
Maintenance, servicing, and upgrades to the ’98 M3’s drivetrain. Includes the driveshaft, transmission mounts, clutch line, and shifter.
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BMW Z3 (E36/7/8) Transmission Removal and Clutch Install
This how-to guide was written and published by Derek “Vinci” of Bimmerforums.com. I found it very helpful in removing my transmission during my E46 6-speed swap. Since websites can come and go, I wanted to make a copy of it to ensure it isn’t lost. I contacted Derek to make […]
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BMW M Coupe Pedal Upgrades (extension spring, Delrin bushings, SRP pedals)
The M Coupe, as well as many of its “M” contemporaries, came with a very odd clutch pedal and hydraulic setup. BMW fitted a Clutch Delay Valve inline with the flexible clutch line. The CDV acts as a flow control valve, limiting the amount of brake fluid released back to […]
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Cooling issues, transmission rebuild
Sorry for no updates, been busy with a move to Texas and a new job (still in the Army.) Ran into a few issues, but the car is finally back on its own feet. First I had a cooling issue, which I think can be attributed to some serious air […]
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Transmission and engine mated, off to SC
Well I got the transmission all finished up. Painted, shifter in, throw-out bearing and fork: Got the Fidanza flywheel and ACT clutch on: Then, after much sweating and cursing, got the engine and transmission mated: Built a simple wooden stand for the engine/trans to rest on: Don’t worry, those straps […]
