How to Fix a Sloppy Shifter DIY // BMW E30 Build 

THIS VIDEO IS FANTASTIC! One of the BEST I've seen on here! Keep up the great, in-depth, with examples! and straight to the point content.

Solid video man! Thanks for this information.

awesome but you need car lift

After working on shit boxes for a long time, I can really appreciate the time to explain the stuff more experienced wrenchers would know. I honestly never would have thought to explain the gear/E-brake step. It feels obvious when it really wouldn't be to a novice. Good on you!

been trynna find some e30 content glad i finally did

great video but i never wanna fucking do this again it was literal hell

I did this on an e28 525i which was a little different. If you're going to do this on an e28 something that this video doesn't say to do but is necessary. 1. You have to take the the transmission bracket off to let the trans hang a bit lower soi that you can remove the "bitch clip" it's absolutely necessary. 2.i used the same turner bushing as he did in the video. With that the Turner bracket didn't want to fit because the rad part of the shifter linkage that goes into the bushing was hitting the bolt just above it. I had to grind down the bolt to get it to actually connect the Turner bracket fully. 3. There's a rubber boot that you'll probably need to replace. "Shifter lever boot" it's around 25$. There's also some foam that will likely be in need of replacement but unfortunately, I couldn't find it so I made my own from some scrap foam I had lying around. 4. Good luck. Have patience.

Great video. Thank you for also posting the part numbers

I was getting worried you weren't gonna clean the shift assembly lol

Awesome, thanks man. Showed every part of it clearly enough I know exactly what's going on under there now.

get this man more subs!

This was crazy helpful! I appreciate you, man!

thanks from Belgium

I need to rebuild my shifter because I am using a early model style shifter set up with a later model e30 hopefully some of the parts are the same

Does it still have slip thi coz it looked like it did when u put it in gear

Hey man great video! Just curious if this is the same process for a 1988 325ix? Or is it different? Planning to do it but want to know if the process is any different

Is a 1985 318I the same as this 325?

Fuuuuuck I gotta go under the car

Appreciate the content, Need all the information I can get!

Thanks for the tips, please keep us updated with the head rebuild as well...

Salamat from Philippines

Great video man, informative and entertaining. Keep it up!

Hell yeah, good vid bro 🙌🏽

Nice job!

Good one

"i gotta find my 10mm socket" dont we all

Best channel for E30 content hands down, you got a Instagram page?

After you break the bolts on the driveshaft, do you put it back In neutral? Got an early model e30 gonna have to do the dumbass swap from late model since early has the plate shifter

Thanks this video helped me on this day of July 2022 You thought me something

Helpful vid. Question: is it possible to disconnect the circlip that holds the selector rod to the shift lever without disconnecting the drive shaft?

Hey thanks for the detailed video, I just received the shifter replacement kit and will be doing the Job this evening in the garage. Great detail now ill knock it out no problem keep up the great videos.

Getting ready to tighten up the shift on my 89 535i. Thanks for posting this video. Very helpful to tackling the job!

Good I watched this before I fixed my e30 ebrake. good video! cant wait to do this fun job 💀

and while your doing that, I'm going to play a round of golf. jus kidden dude, good vid.

Great content! Keep it up. While it might seem boring to you, it was gold to me!

On what site did you buy all this? much luv

Can u fix my window motors dawg

Appreciate the video, excited for more!

Bruh you gotta take off the exhaust to rebuild the shifter what a pain smh

Would grease work instead of lubricant?

Noice

Can you link the products?

Yo how do I get the vibration damper off