Inspection & Preparation:
Once everything was removed from the donor car, I cleaned & inspected all the parts, replaced fluid & all the seals on the transmission. The rear diff. was in great shape, so I just cleaned & inspected it!
link below reseal:
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1402541
Note: The Z F 5 speed trans had issues with 5th & reverse shift pins & bushings were upgraded, the link below explains everything, you don't have to do this step, but I decided to do it!
http://webspace.ringling.edu/~dplassma/bmw_diy/shift_pins/shift_pins.html#step1
You need special drift pin tools that a BF.c member rents at a great price also in another link below:
https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1zb3uUE4a0dM9mtuwp_p2Gaj2UVSUleBn8iJFoZkIru8
Replacing E36 Shift Bushings:
UUC Oval Delrin Shifter Carrier Bushings (pair) (Turner Motorsports.com)
http://www.pelicanparts.com/bmw/techarticles/E36-Shift_Bushings/E36-Shift_Bushings.htm
Clutch Stop Mod:
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1690540
Now onto the special tools you will need to perform this Swap:
BMW Scanner Ediabas/INPA 4 compatible OBD2 Interface UK (eBay Motors)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-Scanner-Ediabas-INPA-4-compatible-OBD2-Interface-UK-/200777996946?pt=UK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment&hash=item2ebf4d1a92
To remove & install the transmissions you will need torx sockets
T8, T10, & T12 torx sockets
"Long 3/8 extensions, at least 3 feet total in length" "3/8 swivel"
deep narrow 36 mm socket to remove output shaft flange to replace trans output shaft seal
Metric wrenches & sockets up to at least 19 mm
2 good floor jacks
4 sturdy jack stands
Bavarian Autosport Brake Bleeder Kit with Catch Bottle
drop light
Patience! lol...
BMW Scanner Ediabas/INPA 4 compatible OBD2 Interface
BMW Scanner Ediabas INPA 4 compatible OBD2 Inter-face, I used to clear
the CEL PO600, transmission computer no longer communicates with the engine DME, because
we removed the E-Prom chip from it! Note: go to Swap/Interior/Computer page for instructions on removing E-Prom Chip! So after you install the Ediabas INPA software into your laptop & USB adapter, you will just clear codes P0600 which in BMW terminology, the INPA logs it: 217 Can-Message of EGS. Then you just clear all adaptations, & that's it, viola! No more CEL! Just remove the Transmission Gear ! light bulb in the cluster & you are good to go!
note: the software comes with installation instructions, & there is plenty of info for the installation of the USB adapter online, oh it doesn't hurt to have somebody "computer savvy" to set up the software!
the CEL PO600, transmission computer no longer communicates with the engine DME, because
we removed the E-Prom chip from it! Note: go to Swap/Interior/Computer page for instructions on removing E-Prom Chip! So after you install the Ediabas INPA software into your laptop & USB adapter, you will just clear codes P0600 which in BMW terminology, the INPA logs it: 217 Can-Message of EGS. Then you just clear all adaptations, & that's it, viola! No more CEL! Just remove the Transmission Gear ! light bulb in the cluster & you are good to go!
note: the software comes with installation instructions, & there is plenty of info for the installation of the USB adapter online, oh it doesn't hurt to have somebody "computer savvy" to set up the software!
CEL's ugh!
No! CEL's! yay!