E36 smg to manual conversion?
Discussion
knowall said:
THATS IT! ive had so much throuble with the smg system that ive decided to go to manual, i have a fully equiped workshop at my desposal but would like to know what parts i would need in order to do the job in one go, also what cost would be involved, cheers fellas. j
Ah ha...there is another ! You'll be relived to know that i've just done this convertion myself mate.Some of the parts that instantly spring to mind that you'll need are:-
- `Regular` 6 speed g`box.
- Peddle box - although i've been informed that you could simply connect a clutch peddle to the existing one.
- Gear lever and surround.
- Center consoul trim.
- Insturment binnicle. (to get rid of the SMG display) - then remember to get the milage correction sorted.
- Engine tempature sensor.
- Engine wiring loom.
- Fabricate a bracket at the rear of the gearbox area.
It's kinda funny that your's has gone now too as there are a few others that i know of that are in trouble recently - since mine has been converted - but, when i was in the troubles with mine i couldn't really find out any solid info on the convertion.
Drop me a PM with your number on and i'll give you a call and try to clear the smoke a bit for you.
Hope the above is of some help for you.
M3J.
Edited by M3John on Wednesday 14th May 19:18
I had mine converted a while back , its not absolutely essential to renew the clutch assembly & flywheel but I did have the New Clutch & new Dual mass flywheel as i thought it would be just my luck that a few months down the line the clutch fails , so for my peace of mind I did this.
While the it was being changed they also fitted the braided clutch hose & a seperate largish master Clutch cylinder which makes the clutch feel quite light & the travel less along with the higher bite point.
At the time there were no dash/dials around for a manual at a reasonable price so i still have the old SMG dash & the SMG switch & guide by the ashtray.
M3 John , how did you hook up the oil temp gauge ?
I have'nt noticed a temp sensor on the oil Pump/filter housing or did you have to install one ?
While the it was being changed they also fitted the braided clutch hose & a seperate largish master Clutch cylinder which makes the clutch feel quite light & the travel less along with the higher bite point.
At the time there were no dash/dials around for a manual at a reasonable price so i still have the old SMG dash & the SMG switch & guide by the ashtray.
M3 John , how did you hook up the oil temp gauge ?
I have'nt noticed a temp sensor on the oil Pump/filter housing or did you have to install one ?
gerradiuk said:
M3 John , how did you hook up the oil temp gauge ?
I have'nt noticed a temp sensor on the oil Pump/filter housing or did you have to install one ?
So with regard to the oil temp. guage, it's installed at the minute but is inactive. The garage hadn't got around to actually `wiring it up` but began to make provisions for it and they mentioned something to me about having to fit a temp. sensor. So as time for me was tight, they've agreed to do it F.O.C. when the car next goes in for a service. I'll ask questions then for you as i'm the sort that likes to know what's going on with the greasey bit's
Edited by M3John on Friday 16th May 23:26
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