ChrisC
05-27-2009, 09:10 PM
Well, I have a feeling I may have purchased an incompatible B&M SSK, but I figured I would ask here anyways. I'd like to say my skill level is well above average, but definitely not with BMW's.:shifty I'm a schooled Volkswagen Technician and work at a Nissan Stealership. Anywho, I purchased the pictured shifter from another member here and was told it was for a "B&M Technik Shifter System, BMW - E36 323/325 (1992-99)"....
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h268/d0tPwnage/SSK1.jpg
My current transmission isn't the best in the first place, as I am beginning to encounter some common Getrag tranny issues. Nothing bad, its biggest flaw is reverse gear. So I installed the shifter, using the stock bent selector rod, and everything went pretty smoothly. The clip holding the carrier pin was kind of a nag, but whatever. Afterwards, still on the lift, I attempted to shift through all gears. Reverse pops out, first randomly engaged, second through fourth were good and I cant remember fifth. Then I got paranoid and thought I may have the tranny cocked in an awkward position since I had lowered it a bit for better access to the previously mentioned bitch clip. Well, I loosened and re-torqued everything back into place and it seemed to make things better. Reverse still wouldn't engage, but now third and fifth wouldn't engage (First, Second, and Fourth OK).
Did the shortened throw just amplify any issues that may have already been present? Is it a compatible kit? May I have installed it incorrectly/missed something? Any advice welcome!
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h268/d0tPwnage/SSK1.jpg
My current transmission isn't the best in the first place, as I am beginning to encounter some common Getrag tranny issues. Nothing bad, its biggest flaw is reverse gear. So I installed the shifter, using the stock bent selector rod, and everything went pretty smoothly. The clip holding the carrier pin was kind of a nag, but whatever. Afterwards, still on the lift, I attempted to shift through all gears. Reverse pops out, first randomly engaged, second through fourth were good and I cant remember fifth. Then I got paranoid and thought I may have the tranny cocked in an awkward position since I had lowered it a bit for better access to the previously mentioned bitch clip. Well, I loosened and re-torqued everything back into place and it seemed to make things better. Reverse still wouldn't engage, but now third and fifth wouldn't engage (First, Second, and Fourth OK).
Did the shortened throw just amplify any issues that may have already been present? Is it a compatible kit? May I have installed it incorrectly/missed something? Any advice welcome!