How to Fix a Sloppy Shifter DIY // BMW E30 Build

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Parts Needed/ Used in this Video;
-Shift Ball Carrier 25-11-1-220-600
-Shifter Arm Bushing 25-11-7-519-669
-Shifter Arm Carrier 25-11-1-220-707
-Shift Shaft Seal (if your transmssion is leaking from this seal) 23-12-8-677-736
In today's video I show you how to rebuild the shift linkage on a BMW e30. Also applies to e36 and e46 models.

[@kaffeewerks9609]

After working on shit boxes for a long time, I can really appreciate the time to explain the stuff more experienced wrenchers would know. I honestly never would have thought to explain the gear/E-brake step. It feels obvious when it really wouldn't be to a novice. Good on you!

[@worangejuice]

THIS VIDEO IS FANTASTIC! One of the BEST I've seen on here! Keep up the great, in-depth, with examples! and straight to the point content.

[@jesseNjakob]

been trynna find some e30 content glad i finally did

[@johnhannah8079]

I did this on an e28 525i which was a little different. If you're going to do this on an e28 something that this video doesn't say to do but is necessary. 1. You have to take the the transmission bracket off to let the trans hang a bit lower soi that you can remove the "bitch clip" it's absolutely necessary. 2.i used the same turner bushing as he did in the video. With that the Turner bracket didn't want to fit because the rad part of the shifter linkage that goes into the bushing was hitting the bolt just above it. I had to grind down the bolt to get it to actually connect the Turner bracket fully. 3. There's a rubber boot that you'll probably need to replace. "Shifter lever boot" it's around 25$. There's also some foam that will likely be in need of replacement but unfortunately, I couldn't find it so I made my own from some scrap foam I had lying around. 4. Good luck. Have patience.

[@Sharpened_Spoon]

Awesome, thanks man. Showed every part of it clearly enough I know exactly what's going on under there now.

[@ericgunnyporter8964]

Hey thanks for the detailed video, I just received the shifter replacement kit and will be doing the Job this evening in the garage. Great detail now ill knock it out no problem keep up the great videos.

[@georgekark3137]

Great video. Thank you for also posting the part numbers

[@nkosanamabena3484]

Thanks for the tips, please keep us updated with the head rebuild as well...

[@nextphase7481]

Getting ready to tighten up the shift on my 89 535i. Thanks for posting this video. Very helpful to tackling the job!

[@J5L5M6]

This was crazy helpful! I appreciate you, man!

[@TheGrizzlyGarage]

Great video man, informative and entertaining. Keep it up!

[@oguzhan8060]

thanks from Belgium

[@dylandoherty6430]

get this man more subs!

[@blevinsharrye30]

I need to rebuild my shifter because I am using a early model style shifter set up with a later model e30 hopefully some of the parts are the same

[@freddy1000]

Good I watched this before I fixed my e30 ebrake. good video! cant wait to do this fun job 💀

[@gabrielfabela4408]

Appreciate the content, Need all the information I can get!

[@IceBox3]

Great content! Keep it up. While it might seem boring to you, it was gold to me!

[@markbrown1609]

and while your doing that, I'm going to play a round of golf. jus kidden dude, good vid.

[@GrantSYLVEz]

Solid video man! Thanks for this information.

[@julianpaulus6245]

Thanks this video helped me on this day of July 2022 You thought me something

[@luisvalencia5657]

Hell yeah, good vid bro 🙌🏽

[@BimmerGarage]

Nice job!

[@davidlee3203]

Does it still have slip thi coz it looked like it did when u put it in gear

[@only3pedals]

Helpful vid. Question: is it possible to disconnect the circlip that holds the selector rod to the shift lever without disconnecting the drive shaft?

[@FreakinPeanut]

Appreciate the video, excited for more!

[@jerome6357]

Salamat from Philippines

[@davidmallon2770]

Best channel for E30 content hands down, you got a Instagram page?

[@ProjectBMW]

I don't actually! Get asked that one a lot and everyone's always surprised by the answer 😬. Thanks for watching.

[@davidmallon2770]

Project BMW no worries man, was hoping for some extra content haha, keep it up man gets me motivated to work on my e30

[@TravisWilliams-fz5sl]

Is a 1985 318I the same as this 325?

[@zdzichu5774]

Good one

[@awnialbalas139]

Hey man great video! Just curious if this is the same process for a 1988 325ix? Or is it different? Planning to do it but want to know if the process is any different

[@marshallsanders4132]

Yes

[@coopersilberling6883]

After you break the bolts on the driveshaft, do you put it back In neutral? Got an early model e30 gonna have to do the dumbass swap from late model since early has the plate shifter

[@zayhvhnbicknell3239]

great video but i never wanna fucking do this again it was literal hell

[@tjakke123]

On what site did you buy all this? much luv

[@albertgutierrez5755]

Would grease work instead of lubricant?

[@ProjectBMW]

Maybe white lithium grease but I wouldn't use normal grease (like wheel bearing grease). Its not good for plastic or rubber parts in general. Thanks for watching!

[@ariss_00]

"i gotta find my 10mm socket" dont we all

[@gerardfitzpatrick4245]

So true! 😂

[@brianc1850]

Can u fix my window motors dawg

[@themashmouth5141]

Yo how do I get the vibration damper off

[@ProjectBMW]

Just leave it attached to the driveshaft, it stays bolted on the driveshaft. You don't need to remove it unless you'd like to replace the Guibo.

[@themashmouth5141]

On mine it’s attached to the transmission I figured it was like that on yours as well

[@themashmouth5141]

I was trying to do my shifter busings

[@teejaymax6719]

Can you link the products?

[@ProjectBMW]

Just added all the part numbers to Video's Description. Thanks for watching

[@teejaymax6719]

Project BMW thanks!!!!

[@poserdrift6991]

Noice

[@AndrewDRoyappa]

Bruh you gotta take off the exhaust to rebuild the shifter what a pain smh

[@Sharpened_Spoon]

Seen it done by reaching up around it all, you have to remove the selector rod first, which allows you to pull the actual gear stick (upright) from the carrier, then you can remove the carrier. Reverse the steps to essentially build it in situ; it's advised to replace the selector joint too (connecting the selector rod to the gearbox's internal selector shaft) which is probably the most finicky bit to do with an exhaust and driveshaft in the way, but would be pointless doing the rest and not this as it's responsible for side to side movement of the stick.

[@demirdelen]

awesome but you need car lift

[@Mike-kb3qu]

Fuuuuuck I gotta go under the car