when i trun 16 im buying my uncles old 6(30-35)c(i-si) not sure exactly what and dont know exactly what year but it has a messed up automatic transmission. i want to put a manual transmission in its place. i know bmw put manuals in their older 6 sieres cars so how do i go about doing this what parts am i going to need, how much labor will i have to put in it, and if anyone has any good websites to buy parts from that would ba a help too, thanks
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you'll need another 6 series parts car because I think the ECUs are different, plus you'll need the clutch pedal, clutch cylinder, flywheel, clutch, the transmission, hydraulic lines and various springs, fasteners, etc. I think the wiring harnesses are different too. This is not a job for a rookie mechanic or some bozo grease monkey that thinks he's a mechanic. I'm not even sure a dealer could do this. Anyway your looking at a labor cost of $650+. Not to mention parts. Autos aren't cheap to fix either. Yes, the 6 series is a cool car. I myself would like to own one someday, but this one you are discribing sounds like an expensive problem. But if you have the know-how, parts, can do it yourself, and don't mind being with out a car for a few months go for it! Otherwise find a cool 325 and mess around with it.
Chuck,
Congratulations on a car that made the Automobile magazine's top 100 hottest cars list!
I am guessing you are a young fellow without a ton of experience.First I would learn as much as possible about the process & hire an independant BMW mechanic.
One of the best online resources for these cars is http://mye28.com/ while your car is not a five series of that era,it does share the same chasis.The transmission you seek can be found on that websight.A few members have performed this operation & posted pics etc on their individual websights.The transmission is a Getrag 260 or 265.
The car will be much improved with the manual gearbox,as nature intended.Softwear should not pose an issue.
Good luck & post your questions/needs on the other board.
Congratulations on a car that made the Automobile magazine's top 100 hottest cars list!
I am guessing you are a young fellow without a ton of experience.First I would learn as much as possible about the process & hire an independant BMW mechanic.
One of the best online resources for these cars is http://mye28.com/ while your car is not a five series of that era,it does share the same chasis.The transmission you seek can be found on that websight.A few members have performed this operation & posted pics etc on their individual websights.The transmission is a Getrag 260 or 265.
The car will be much improved with the manual gearbox,as nature intended.Softwear should not pose an issue.
Good luck & post your questions/needs on the other board.