My somewhat leggy E36 M3 Evo, quick car history

[(steven)]

Good work. How did you get the shifter out without dropping the gearbox? I need overhaul my shifter at some point.

[shalmaneser]

[quote=(steven)]Good work. How did you get the shifter out without dropping the gearbox? I need overhaul my shifter at some point.
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The very helpful Pelican Parts can help show you:



As you can see the linkage is actually behind the gearbox, so removing the propshaft gives fairly good access.

More details here:

http://www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/techarticles/E36-S...