320 E21 Manual/Auto

[boldy205]

Hi, i'm pretty new to BMWs, E21s in particular.
Im looking at buying an E21, and it seems a fair few are autos. How different are the two, are the shells/mounts different?
Is it just a case of a manual box, flywheel, clutch, pedal box etc needed to convert?

Many thanks,

Matt

[e21-Mark]

It's a doddle Matt. I'll see if I can lay my hands on the bits you'll need and let you know when I call.

[boldy205]

So no differences in the actual bodywork then?
Thanks for the reply will shout if I need any bits.
Matt

[nas80]

no difference apart from the strut tower has a clip to hold the clutch reservour. but apart from that no other differences i believe. oh dont forget you need the "L" shaped bracket that holds the rear of the shifter up.

[AndyBaur]

Well you'll need a gearbox too. The 5-speeds are in short supply now.