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Bloody hell, serious work going on!
Any tips on replacing a DMF? AUTODOC have a Valeo kit, and the LUK kits are available online.
Also, any recommendations for diff and gearbox oil?Also, anyone been stung with import fees on parts from AUTODOC? Had small bits, but will probably have £4-500 worth of bits on my next order.
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Thanks @Nef yes I stripped out the interior trims and seats at home, then removed engine and gearbox at my mates garage and transported the body to the body shop, Obviously any 32 year old car has got some rust lurking I have supplied panels accrued over the last six years, two new wings, a bonnet, sills, rear right boot pocket but also had to drop off a front left door and sunroof panel this week, going for a full colour change to San Marino Blue so a lot of work involved, can't wait to get it back and rebuild it.
Dual Mass Flywheel is straight forward, gearbox and clutch removal, lock the flywheel in position so the engine doesn't turn and undo the flywheel bolts, and remove.
Fitting make sure the dowels are in place and refit with new bolts, align and refit the clutch [if it is a self adjusting clutch you will need to reset it, if it is new it will come with a lock ring in place that you don't remove until it is bolted up. then refit the gearbox and other bits.
Gearbox & diff oils I have always used genuine BMW oils but you can go on the 'Opie Oils website' and look for equivalents.
Fixedwheelnut
@StevePeel cheers Nef, the E39 was the last good 5 series in my opinion and a lot of customers that upgraded to the E60 regretted it.
My 335i is in the body shop at the moment, just took some progress shots today whilst dropping a new door up there, can't wait to get it back going 'San Marino Blue' :D U
Having to use the 318i the throttle pedal is more like an engine volume switch than a method of increasing speed :D
Intensive Car Unit in Southend getting it prepped for paint :D
