StaffordPotter Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 My E36 Evo manual gearbox has developed a nasty habit of not going into the top section of gears (as in Rev, 1, 3, 5) 2,4,6 all work fine and it does sometimes jump out of 1st. Will I need a replacement box, if so I've been informed that the SMG box will go straight in just by keeping the shifter?? Please help!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omi Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 SMG isn't a straight or easy swap... Requires associated ECUs and additional wiring, as well as changing EWS-II and DME to suit, I understand. The Evo 6-speed box is, frankly, made of chocolate, and MUCH bigger and heavier than the 5spd. - No real advantage in having it. - Plenty of the ZF 5spd boxes around, as they were on all M3s, 328i, 328i Sport, etc... - May need matching 328i/M3 prop to account for differing box lengths. - Whole thing is nut and bolt swap and should take someone with skills a half-day of labour. (Where you at? May be able to recommend.) Give a maximum of £200 for a low mileage box and prop with good provenance. Selector fork and spring return are the common failures, if I recall correctly. - Friend's experience leads me to believe that buying the necessary components is virtually impossible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaffordPotter Posted November 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 Thanks for that, basically I'm screwed then unless I put the 5 speed in (definately the cheaper option though) But will this put people off when I come to sell it?? My old fellas a mechanic so not a problem with getting the work done! Again many thanks for the reply I'll see what I can get hold of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omi Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 If someone comes to look at the car and notes the 6spd is missing, you tell them it's a weak point on that model, yours failed so you replaced it with a stronger, cheaper, lighter 5-gang from a non-Evo. If they know their stuff they'll understand. - If you seem to know your stuff, they'll accept this as the fact it is. - If they can't understand/accept, then you don't sell your motor to a spaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaffordPotter Posted November 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Top man you have a point!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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