BMW E46 Manual Swap Project - Shift Bushing Replacement DIY

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6 жыл бұрын

There is a cheaper aftermarket kit that contains all 4 of the bushings that I replaced in this video, which, honestly, I wish I had known about before spending about $61 at my local parts house for these things:
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If you want genuine parts:
25117580281 - Gearshift rod joint - amzn.to/2wJvsZk
25111222015 - shifting arm bearing - amzn.to/2wIIuGF
25117507695 - bush bearing oval - amzn.to/2gNcgWK
25111220600 - shift lever bearing - amzn.to/2wIAkOh
You'll have to dig through realoem.com if you want other part numbers for this swap. You can also look at various posts on e46fanatics for the details on this swap. Several people have made DIYs and one person made an excel spreadsheet with every part number and bolt. This is one thread (but the pictures don't work anymore): forum.e46fanatics.com/showthre...
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This video is for entertainment purposes only. 50sKid assumes no liability for any repairs or modifications performed by the viewer as a result of the information contained in this video.

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@kasrabahmanyar1193 Ай бұрын

just noticed this wasnt part of your e46 manual swap playlist. thanks Jason for gold content as always

@hommiriyoussef1382 3 жыл бұрын

I recently swapped my engine from n42b20 and automatic transmission to manual on my e46 2003 convertible and it's thanks to you and your videos I'm really thankful that your videos exists on youtube Big up ! 🙏

@aubreyj.tennant1123 2 жыл бұрын

Like the way you describe details such as the clutch fork retaining spring and why to lightly & carefully grease certain points avoiding too much grease that might affect the clutch plate…good stuff as usual! 👍

@TitaniumBMWGarage 6 жыл бұрын

This is the video that i was waiting, just about that zone. My gearshift has some slack and now i know i what the worn pieces are. congratulations your gearshift is been new !! regards from spain.

@matdoucet420 6 жыл бұрын

thanks this helps a lot to get the full visual of what i need to do to get the short shifter in

@AndrewJaws 4 жыл бұрын

I had to leave the washers out when I updated the new linkage bushing, everything was nice and tight.

@Abyss375 4 жыл бұрын

That is a cool clamp. Wish I had that for the caliper slide pin protective sleeves.

@FoxFaderWorld 6 жыл бұрын

You did like me and didn't replace that $6 selector shaft seal on the tranny. I'll do mine with the rear main. I did a short-throw with an OE 535i shifter, already had an M knob. That idler arm rear mount new and old seemed the same to me, LOL. On the front of the idler arm I used the nylon bushings from ECS to tighten it up even further.

@nadoe1808 6 жыл бұрын

That Bushing That Slides Right Out I think it’s called the shifter arm bushing if there’s not one on the trans the shifter will drop from it’s correct position right u would have to hold it up while shifting ?

@Dildology 5 жыл бұрын

Do you happen to know anyone that can program my e39 after a manual swap around the valley? Thanks

@hughie7545 3 жыл бұрын

Hi just wondering is it possible to do this while the transmission is still in the car , thanks

@TheFoxSaid 2 жыл бұрын

Hey man, I'm doing the 5 speed ZF manual swap in my 2002 330i . The donor car was a 2002 530i and I'm noticing my shift arm is different than the one you have. Do you happen to know if they are interchangeable? Thanx

@TechTokOffical 3 жыл бұрын

If I was doing this swap,and putting a oem short throw shift kit in...would I be replacing all this anyway?

@tiagofilipe2481 3 жыл бұрын

Hello do you know if in a 1999 e46 320d, the transmission is the same as yours?

@colinclark5249 3 жыл бұрын

I’d like to change the bushings only without taking the trans out. Is it possible

@brandonbouknight8535 6 жыл бұрын

what if it's not going in gear? with brand new clutch and flywheel

@heribertfranz5307 3 жыл бұрын

Can you do a manual swap of the shift bushing when the transmission is still in the car?

@David-yh5po 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this with us.

@Bull3tize 5 жыл бұрын

How do I take it out?

@engplanner9996 2 жыл бұрын

Is this repair kit compatible with e90 2006?

@aubreyj.tennant1123 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve seen it done but expect to spend many extra hours doing it. There are YT vids on it.

@user-gv9dx1rz2i 6 жыл бұрын

I have a question

@dantheman1337 Жыл бұрын

Few tips: use the appropriate grease, lithium spray is too light duty and won't last. Don't use silicone spray to push in bushings, glue like substances are actually specified as bushings should be fixed in place and lubrication weakens the hold.

@sandveldoff-campdrifters2174 4 жыл бұрын

Good video, but does it address clunking noise when pressing the clutch which usually happen in bmw z3 manual or e46 manual cars?!

@dsturbovq 6 жыл бұрын

in the future get the delrin bushing for the front and the poly one in the rear with a z3 shifter and if u really want get a dssr and ur shifter will be perfect

@victoraugusto3610 6 жыл бұрын

Do you have these on your car? Does the poly one in the rear add any noise, vibration or harshness to the ride/shifter?

@mike.135i 6 жыл бұрын

which model z3 shifter? any of them?

@Wishnuful 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I really learn a lot from your nice videos. I have a question. Recently I replaced some of the bushings except the rod joint. Now shift lever lies slanting towards right side. I noticed that the selector rod is inserted from the right side (passenger side) but I inserted it from the left side. What could be the reason?

@tommyriffe9115 2 жыл бұрын

5th gear lean

@Wishnuful 2 жыл бұрын

@@tommyriffe9115 Thanks

@BuiltForRedline 6 жыл бұрын

Great idea

@johnbearjunkyard 5 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to replace the shift lever bearing without removing the assembly from the car, or getting underneath? Could I do it all from the cabin?

@jasonputtock4428 5 жыл бұрын

no. you need to lower the transmission by 4 inches. Then remove the lever from under the car.

@anwarmurad3439 5 жыл бұрын

did this fix actually solve a sloppy gearstick?

@garrettgiuffre7298 3 жыл бұрын

If yours has never been replaced there's a few factors the if the selector rod bushing is worn it'll create slap if the rear shift bushing is worn it'll create play if the shift rod ball is worn it'll create play if the shifter ball cup is worn it'll create play if the front oval bushing is worn it'll create play if they're all worn it creates a lot of play a perfect working order shifter will still have some play from the factory because it's not a race car but if you have a car that's never had any servicing of the shifter and it's $200,000 miles and you go from that to a complete replacement of all the shifter components it's night and day add a short throw shifter and maybe a zhp knob maybe polyurethane bushing for the rear big difference big big big big difference nachi

@rulerss 6 жыл бұрын

hei there! you really do great videos. i was posting in other videos. so i changed the gear mounts and the gearbox stick still shakes a bit. im guessing i have to do this repair like in the video? looks like a bit hard and expensive.

@50sKid 6 жыл бұрын

Nah this repair is specifically for a shifter that sticks when you move it over into 5th gear.

@northeastgiants775 4 жыл бұрын

rulerss guibo is worn

@angeloszagoris7418 4 жыл бұрын

50sKid i have a problem with my e46, cannot engage reverse, sometimes it goes in but most of the time i have a problem engaging, any ideas?

@carlosh.deseixas4850 6 жыл бұрын

Great

@lengyang9971 6 жыл бұрын

hi 50s kid I want to know why my shift gear don't want to go into gear when I started engine but if I put in gear and started engine the car will roll with the clutch fully press do u what's wrong or what I need to replace?

@BlackJackGarage 5 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a clutch bleeding problem,either you have air in the system,or if it's run by cables they maybe got loose so your clutch doesn't disengage completely.

@mrs.w.4618 4 жыл бұрын

Hi... My car is doing the exact same thing. Very very hard to get in gear when running, but f I turn it off it goes in no problem. My car also rolls when in first with clutch fully engaged. My clutch pedal also has about 3 inches of play... Any ideas?

@ravagetallon 3 жыл бұрын

Can you access and take out the shift lever to replace the bushings without dropping the trans?

@haroldramislives 3 жыл бұрын

I also need to know this. I was literally driving to the garage this morning to get parking break fixed when all of a sudden my stick went slack and now my car is stuck in second.

@evancrawford5997 3 жыл бұрын

I know I’m a month late but yea you can, it’s a tight fit for the clip that holds the upper link on but it can be done with a screwdriver, you may also need to remove the driveshaft but it is completely possible to reach around and work with the shifter

@NEWAGenTChannel 6 жыл бұрын

dude i pushed the bushing off and on easy with my thumb. you should only have a yellow spacer on the outside. thats why it would not fit.

@50sKid 6 жыл бұрын

No spacers at all with the new bushing I installed--it has integral bushings. Says so on realoem, in fact.

@julian4642 3 жыл бұрын

Nice

@becomematrix 6 жыл бұрын

Just for the sake of it, I put a dab of grease into the cushion foam since it will rub endlessly.

@garrettgiuffre7298 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know why I always watch other people's videos trying to look how to do something for hours and hours and get so frustrated and pissed off because they're all so much idiots that think they know what they're doing that regurgitate information and I always end up back here to the fifties kid and say wow why didn't I just do this first because you know what you're doing Dam it

@damenlee2195 Жыл бұрын

Would've loved to see the shifter removed while on the car. No one seems to have a good video of them actually removing that bitch clip without dropping the Trans or removing the drive shaft