Selling my beloved e34 this car has been in and out of my life for the past decade, nd passed on to different members of ourextended family which accounts for different owners on the carfaxbut due to some financial troubles, efinally have tolet it go. The e30 had a very ticky m40 and was on its last legs, the donor car was a 1995 318ti but any m42 car will be fine but a. Bmws third generation 5 series was the e34, in production from 1988 to 1995. Dec 03, 2017 todays e34 5 series strikes just the right balance and looks to be delicious meal. How much would an e34 wagon with a manual swap be worth in. Bmw 5 series e34 history and specifications the bmw e34 is the version of the bmw 5 series automobile sold from february 1988 to 1995 with the touring model ending june 1996. At bimmerforums, you will find technical howto information maintenance specifics audio advice wheel and tire combinations and model specific details not found anywhere else. Just after that is the msport version of the 540i, but if you already know youre going to changing parts and making the car yours, why. Bmw e39 auto to manual conversion discussions in r bmw.
The models to have imo are the manual sports, 525i. Bmw 525i touring e34 with s52 engine and manual transmission swap. Ive just completed mine and id like to share what ive learned. Complete manual transmissions for bmw 540i for sale ebay. S50 takes an e34 36 trans or a small 6 trans or the trans and bellhousing from a. I have for sale a manual swap for m50 powered e34s. Bmw e34 s62 swap yes, the s62 and m60 are physically the same size and everything bolts up between the two motors, so that part of the swap is a no brainer. Bmw 5 series e34 1989 1996 free pdf factory service manual. Buying guide bmw e34 5 series m20, m21, m30, m4043, m5051. A manual swap wagon is hard to find and is worth more to the right person.
Im going to do this on my 95 525it also and touringdans diy is the best. Our professionals are here to help make sure you find the answers you need to your questions and our community is here to help other. If your automatic transmission gave up, or you want to install a turbo in your car or just like the extra power, whatever the reason you might one day want to install a 5 speed transmission ino your car. We also provide inexpensive and guaranteed 3 day, 2 day, and overnight shipping options, so if you need your owners manual e34 tomorrow, can deliver. Engine freshly rebuilt loads of fun driving around in this bmw m70 6speed e34 wagon. It all started a few months back when my good friend steve jones called me up in the middle of the night i had been sleeping to tell me that he had purchased a transmission for me. Bmw e34 5 series, tuning, repairs, troubleshooting. It replaced the bmw e28 in 1988 and was replaced by the e39 in 1996. Get the best deals on manual transmission parts for 1995 bmw 525i when you shop the largest. Now common sence says it should be a straight swap with additional parts adds in concideration for the clutch and stuff.
There is some conflicting information to be found here and elsewhereand frankly a lot of questions left unanswered. Adrian1nc on bmw e30 m3 dtm warsteiner, 380hp ac schnitzer race rep, 17. I testfit the engine and tranny so i know the mounts are good to good. Winston cup race cars, rock crawler xj, bmw e34, cant forget the wifes cadi dhs and maybe a couple more things not worth mentioning.
The aim throughout this manual has been simplicity, clarity and completeness, with practical explanations, stepbystep procedures and accurate specifications. Though earlier bmws suffered from dubious reliability, this one was a cracker. Quick engine swap to get this e34 back on the road, big plans in store for this old 5 series. The reason i did this is i want to convert my automatic to a standard and the 535 has a manual transmission. Bmw s third generation 5 series was the e34, in production from 1988 to 1995. The reason i chose this swap its cheap, easy and the drive train is already capable. E34 s arent easy to find manual and a wagon thats a manual is a unicorn. I am using the hydroboost braking system from the 750il, which is also the same system used in the e31 850i and 850csi. Early on bmw replaced bad nikasil blocks with new nikasil blocks. This includes the transmission, shifter, drive shaft, single mass flywheel and clutch kit with less than 30 miles on it, pedal cluster.
This would be fun but have a feeling it would be lots of trouble. Service manual covers 1989 through 1995 525i models, 1989 through 1993 535i models, and 1994 and 1995 530i and 540i models, and is specificaly designed to cover only those models. That car is special because the transmission is a getrag 265 but the bell housing is removable, so it. Not sure if this is easily doable or not, but ive found a few m20 e34 525i s with five speed manual, and im wondering if its easier to swap the m20 out with an m30 and keep the remaining major components the same. Service manual covers 1989 through 1995 525i models, 1989 through 1993 535i models, and 1994 and 1995 530i and 540i models, and is specificaly designed to. Bmw oem 23007508410 used automati to 6 speed manual swap kit getrag s6 420g 21201223581 34311165543 35311161586 fits. If you liked this video please give it a thumbs up and subscribe if you havent already. Our professionals are here to help make sure you find the answers you need to your questions and our community is here to help other brainstorm. The m60 had nikasil lining problems when released in 1994 on in the 540,740,840 engines. The 530 diff is interchangeable with the 535525 models of bmw e34 cars however. I just thought id share fyi that ive read virtually every thread in the archives regarding the 5 speed automatic to 6 speed manual transmission swap. Get it from racing king 2000 home of the bmw 518i, 520i, 524td, 525tds, 525i, 535i, 530i, 540i, m5 and other bmw e34 chassis.
Home of the bmw 518i, 520i, 524td, 525tds, 525i, 535i, 530i, 540i, m5 and other bmw e34 chassis. Brand new bmw five series e34 hardcover bentley printed service manual this is for 540i, 530i touring, 530i 93 to 96 535i 89 to 93 525i touring 92 to 96 525i 89 to 95 telephone book thickness with 672 pages and 926 photos, illustrations and diagrams to assist you with the necessary information to repair or restore your 5 series bmw. The car is only worth how much youd pay for it so if hes wanting too much than walk away. Bmw 5 series e34 history and specifications bmw guide. I have an e34 525 and over the weekend i picked up an e34 535 parts car. Oe replacement seal selector rod manual trans for bmw e28 e30 e34. This minspired 1995 bmw e34 540i of jason grace is proof that you dont always need to start with an m, you just start with the best bmw you can find when it comes to the bigger 5series, the m5 is the car everyone yearns to own in the bmw community. Carson on 1991 bmw e30 325ix awd snow machine restoration and overhaul. Honestly if i saw one id pay 500750 more than autos due to that. S50 takes an e34 36 trans or a small 6 trans or the trans and bellhousing from a 1982 528e. Bmw 525i top line johannesburg johannesburg gauteng bmw 525i e34 bargain multivalve road racer manual drives like a dream in. Bmw 5 series e34 free downloadable pdf factory service manual repair manual model years.
Initially launched as a sedan in january 1988, the e34 also saw a touring station wagon estate body style added in september 1992, a first for the 5 series. Turn your bavarian motor works vehicle into one that really works. Bmw 525i service repair manual bmw 525i pdf downloads. Welcome to the ultimate source of maintenance and upgrades for your bmw e34. I often receive emails about adding a chip or changing the exhaust, all wanting to know what upgrade is worth the money and what is the expected hp gain.
Discussion in e34 19891995 started by peter dane, sep 26, 2008. Just installed a low mileage 96 s52 engine, converted to obdi 95 m3 ecu, into my 92 e34 525it. Now common sence says it should be a straight swap with additional parts adds in. Home of the bmw 518i, 520i, 524td, 525tds, 525i, 535i, 530i, 540i, m5 and other bmw e34. Bmw e34 v12 driving,sound check,top speed,walkaround,head cam clear sound. Bmw e39 530d touring manual acceleration on 5th gear. See 16 results for bmw 525i e34 for sale south africa at the best prices, with the cheapest used car starting from r 10 000. Enter your email address to receive alerts when we have new listings available for bmw 525i e34 for sale south africa. Aug 09, 2009 i have an e34 525 and over the weekend i picked up an e34 535 parts car. The e34 generation bmw 5series replaced in the e28 for the 1988 model year and featured for the north american market a variety of inline6 engines for your motoring needs. Edelbrock eforce universal supercharger systems have been designed for engine swaps into street rods and musclecars. Of all the generations of 5 series from the past, likely the most forgotten is the e34 generation. A v8 version was offered starting in 1993, but the muted howl of the inline6 is more than adequate for your driving pecially when mated to a manual gearbox. I know a couple of e34 m5 owners and their bills for engine parts and work run into many thousands.
This came from a 92 and is the allegedly more robust zf transmission. This 1993 bmw 525i touring seems pretty unassuming at first glance, but is said to have been professionally modified to accept the v12 engine and 6speed manual from an e31 850ci. E34 the bmw e34 is the version of the bmw 5 series automobile built from february 1988 to 1995 with the. Dec 17, 2015 the e34 generation bmw 5series replaced in the e28 for the 1988 model year and featured for the north american market a variety of inline6 engines for your motoring needs. This set of pdf manuals includes service manual, repair manual, electrical troubleshooting manual for cars bmw 5series. Jan 06, 2017 sorry it has been a while since an e34 video. Bmw 525i top line pretoria tshwane gauteng bmw e34 525i m50 for sale good engine good gearbox. If the cars have the same weight, then the 525i manual should after the territory be better with mpg, with both driving in town and highway, or mixed driving, anyway thank you both for your help, this should be my first gasoline bmw e34, so far i have driven an e34 diesel, so i really needed advice. Good to know about the high degree of interchangeability with respect to 6speed transmissions from the e34 540i6 and the e39 540i6. The bmw e34 is the third generation of the bmw 5 series, which was produced from 1987 until 1996. Unless you find a block coded alusil, stay the hell away from it. Photos and article 1995 bmw e34 wagon with s38 m5 engine swap. Bmw e34 touring swap 530d manual from e39 buco jamaica. The e30 is my girlfriends daily so i wanted it off the road as little as possible.
Get the best deals on complete manual transmissions for bmw 540i when you shop the largest. It was also a very neat design, which worked superbly as either a saloon or touring estate. Aug 11, 2018 i put this kit together over a 5 month period, choosing brands and parts recommend by various bmw2002faq forums and the bmw m20 swap for dummies guide. While not bad by any means, its simply not as loved as either the e28 before it, nor the e39. Find this 1992 bmw 525i wagon with m54 swap offered. Bookmark file pdf e34 manual swap road trip 5 speed swap part 2 bmw e34 530i second part of the 5 speed swap. The only thing you will need to find is a rear end from a manual 9293 525i. Bimmerforums is the preferred online bmw forum and community for bmw owners. Feb 05, 2015 e36 1993 325is bmw auto to manual swap currently it is a m50. Manual transmission parts for 1995 bmw 525i for sale ebay.