BMW E34 TOURING TRANSMISSION SWAP / RESTORATION

[doyfola]

Undercoating is now dry and painted over and cleared

[doyfola]

time to finish the front suspension



New center, center link, tie rod and lower control arm installed











Brake bust plated back in place









Mistakenly forgot to order new hobs for the e34, thought i did but the ones i ordered were for my e28 so i had to reuse the old one which were still in good shape but first

[leadphut]

looking good!

[doyfola]

Hi guys
figured i send you some updates. the engine is finally in the car but due to the fact that i am using the m3 tranny. I have been looking of a driveshaft from a pre 1992 525i manual with the big output shaft and smaller diameter differential bolts. I have a driveshaft from a 1995 manual but it wont work. Due to the smaller output shaft and larger diff bolts. but here are the pictures from the installation.

[joser66]

Wow, keep up the good work! My touring's jealous of your touring lol

[InkaCola]

very nice work you have done there sir. your build almost makes me want to start a build of my own on my touring.

[davintosh]

Hi guys
figured i send you some updates. the engine is finally in the car but due to the fact that i am using the m3 tranny. I have been looking of a driveshaft from a pre 1992 525i manual with the big output shaft and smaller diameter differential bolts. I have a driveshaft from a 1995 manual but it wont work. Due to the smaller output shaft and larger diff bolts...

Just noticed this; I might be able to help you out if you can't find one closer to home. I parted out an '89 525i manual last year and still have a bunch of drivetrain bits in my shed. Shipping shouldn't be too big an issue... PM on its way.

[pldlnr]

Hi guys
figured i send you some updates. the engine is finally in the car but due to the fact that i am using the m3 tranny. I have been looking of a driveshaft from a pre 1992 525i manual with the big output shaft and smaller diameter differential bolts. I have a driveshaft from a 1995 manual but it wont work. Due to the smaller output shaft and larger diff bolts...

Just noticed this; I might be able to help you out if you can't find one closer to home. I parted out an '89 525i manual last year and still have a bunch of drivetrain bits in my shed. Shipping shouldn't be too big an issue... PM on its way.

Don't think that will work. He needs a driveshaft from an early (91-92) m50 5 speed car with a ZF310z.

[doyfola]

Hi Guys
I kow its been a while but between the car and work stressing me out a took a 3 week vacation to west Africa and U.K. Nothing like the home land to recharge your battery. Good news is i was able to put the car back togetter before i left.

[doyfola]

Sunrise over London




Saw this bad boy on a walk




Ask for cocanut in Lagos and this is what they do.

[doyfola]

Final part of the project. Rear end replacement. The car was originally fitted with a 4.1 lsd. On my initial test drive i busted out the subframe bushing with the super agressive cluch. I was doing 40 mph on 5th gear at 4000 rpm, that wont cut it, replacement diff required. And so it begins

Rear bumper, exhust and driveshaft removed again.


subframe and diff dropped


I'll have to do something about this


Rear tire walls need some attention




Cleand and repainted rear tire walls
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