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Strawman · 08-09-2016, 03:59 AM

The ZF S5D320Z transmission in my 318ti shifts sort of clunky, even after replacing all the shifter bushings. And the same-model trans in my wife's Z3M is even clunkier, but it has a known 205k miles (the ZF trans in my 318ti came out of a 328ic from a local Pick-n-Pull, so no known history). In short, my two transmissions are difficult to get into gear when cold and they remain notchy after warm-up.

So I bought a shift detent pin kit from Pelican (~$75), and spun up a set of tools on my Harbor Freight mini-lathe. I used the drawings linked in http://webspace.ringling.edu/~dplass...hift_pins.html

As shown in the attached picture, I've spun up the five base tools but I need to spin up the sixth tool discussed in http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=398477 for the "dreaded 3rd hole." I'll document the job on my wife's car -- guinea pig -- before doing it on my 318ti.

08-09-2016, 03:59 AM	#37
Strawman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SLO, CA Posts: 168 iTrader: (0) Photo Gallery	The ZF S5D320Z transmission in my 318ti shifts sort of clunky, even after replacing all the shifter bushings. And the same-model trans in my wife's Z3M is even clunkier, but it has a known 205k miles (the ZF trans in my 318ti came out of a 328ic from a local Pick-n-Pull, so no known history). In short, my two transmissions are difficult to get into gear when cold and they remain notchy after warm-up. So I bought a shift detent pin kit from Pelican (~$75), and spun up a set of tools on my Harbor Freight mini-lathe. I used the drawings linked in http://webspace.ringling.edu/~dplass...hift_pins.html As shown in the attached picture, I've spun up the five base tools but I need to spin up the sixth tool discussed in http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=398477 for the "dreaded 3rd hole." I'll document the job on my wife's car -- guinea pig -- before doing it on my 318ti. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Sleeper Calypsorot 1996 318ti tintop. CA-legal swapped S52 from '98 M3, and ZF transmission with lightened flywheel/clutch. Magnaflow 2-into-1 muffler. Six-cylinder Eibach springs in front and 318ti H&R Sport springs in rear. Koni Sport adjustable dampers all around. Racing Dynamics 28mm & 19mm swaybars. M3 front hubs/brakes, E34 rear calipers, braided SS brake lines, Hawk HP-S pads. DS-II wheels. Polyflex purple bushings throughout, and factory lower x-brace. Fan delete mod. Engine mount reinforcements welded-in. 3.25 LSD rear diff from E28 & E30 axles.