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320 E21 Manual/Auto

Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2013 7:55 pm
by 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

Re: 320 E21 Manual/Auto

Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2013 8:11 pm
by 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.

Re: 320 E21 Manual/Auto

Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2013 2:02 pm
by boldy205
So no differences in the actual bodywork then?
Thanks for the reply will shout if I need any bits.
Matt

Re: 320 E21 Manual/Auto

Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2013 2:35 pm
by 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.

Re: 320 E21 Manual/Auto

Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2013 3:30 pm
by AndyBaur
Well you'll need a gearbox too. The 5-speeds are in short supply now.