tiMASTER
07-09-2007, 08:27 PM
Here you go, guys.
I am a long time member on the 318ti(dot)org web site, and thought you guys over here might be interested in my swap manual.
I have had several requests for information on my manual lately (the M3's are getting cheaper too it seems...) and I figured this was the easiest way to tell everyone what they want to know and how to get one.
First, if all you want to do is get one, follow these instructions:
Log in to www(dot)paypal(dot)com and send $65.00 (if you are within the USA) to my PayPal account >jim(dot)leach(at)sulzer(dot)com< and I will ship your serialized manual to your PayPal shipping address as soon as possible (typically the same day I receive payment). That's it. Easy eh? If you are outside the USA, please e-mail me first for a shipping quote.
Now the details on the manual, for those on the fence:
It is currently 90 pages long
It cannot be sent as a 'pdf file, as I then have no control over those less than honorable out there. (yes, it is copyrighted)
It covers the entire swap from start to finish
it has a section which has a list of the parts needed Dependant on the donor engine used (i.e. the differences between M roadster / M coupe engines and those from the M3) so you can have all the parts you will need on-hand before you start, and avoid the learning curve I went through.
it is loaded with several photos detailing things that are not clear in the text
there are several pages of ti and swapped ti specific part numbers, (including several that will not show in your local dealer part network)
I have sold several copies over the past years, and everyone who has received it has commented that is was very helpful, and informative. Everyone gets something out of it...
Now granted I am an experienced mechanic, however I was able to remove, replace and drive within a long week (Friday evening to a week from Sunday evening). [3 days of that was at the dealer.]
The dealer is needed for OBD-II swaps There is no (practical) way around this (1996-up models) [I do not condone EWS by-pass on street driven cars]
The manual is equally useful for OBD-I swaps; however the dealer is not needed. (early 1995 models)
When I wrote the manual (doing my swap) there was no other source for an OBD-II swap manual. There were several OBD-I options out there (and those sold for a lot more than $65.00...).
I will be happy to answer specific questions; however please read this first, as I think I have covered the main points...
Thanks for your attention, and have fun out there!
I am a long time member on the 318ti(dot)org web site, and thought you guys over here might be interested in my swap manual.
I have had several requests for information on my manual lately (the M3's are getting cheaper too it seems...) and I figured this was the easiest way to tell everyone what they want to know and how to get one.
First, if all you want to do is get one, follow these instructions:
Log in to www(dot)paypal(dot)com and send $65.00 (if you are within the USA) to my PayPal account >jim(dot)leach(at)sulzer(dot)com< and I will ship your serialized manual to your PayPal shipping address as soon as possible (typically the same day I receive payment). That's it. Easy eh? If you are outside the USA, please e-mail me first for a shipping quote.
Now the details on the manual, for those on the fence:
It is currently 90 pages long
It cannot be sent as a 'pdf file, as I then have no control over those less than honorable out there. (yes, it is copyrighted)
It covers the entire swap from start to finish
it has a section which has a list of the parts needed Dependant on the donor engine used (i.e. the differences between M roadster / M coupe engines and those from the M3) so you can have all the parts you will need on-hand before you start, and avoid the learning curve I went through.
it is loaded with several photos detailing things that are not clear in the text
there are several pages of ti and swapped ti specific part numbers, (including several that will not show in your local dealer part network)
I have sold several copies over the past years, and everyone who has received it has commented that is was very helpful, and informative. Everyone gets something out of it...
Now granted I am an experienced mechanic, however I was able to remove, replace and drive within a long week (Friday evening to a week from Sunday evening). [3 days of that was at the dealer.]
The dealer is needed for OBD-II swaps There is no (practical) way around this (1996-up models) [I do not condone EWS by-pass on street driven cars]
The manual is equally useful for OBD-I swaps; however the dealer is not needed. (early 1995 models)
When I wrote the manual (doing my swap) there was no other source for an OBD-II swap manual. There were several OBD-I options out there (and those sold for a lot more than $65.00...).
I will be happy to answer specific questions; however please read this first, as I think I have covered the main points...
Thanks for your attention, and have fun out there!