Non-BMW Stuff on a BMW Forum
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The rack is in.
The motor looks great, its a shame you have to take it back apart.
I plan on dropping it in whole. So I can keep on working on it little by little.Â
Any update on the rack situation? Will be doing the same thing shortly.
It's all in. My issue with it was none of the write ups mentioned that the steering column does not have the slot for the pinch bolt, so you can use it to get the knuckle to the right length.Â
Since I did this without the engine in the car I didn't remove the entire knuckle from the column, otherwise I would have known that.
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Anyone know how to remove this shift knob?
With fire! Stock ones pull off, some aftermarket might have a set screw?
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With fire! Stock ones pull off, some aftermarket might have a set screw?
Someone else suggested that. I'm going to try that next. I'm doing a short shifter anyways, so if I don't find a set screw, then sawzall it is.Â
I tried pulling it off and that thing is not budging.
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Yeah, I suppose I could have done that too. I just used a hammer and beat the selector out of the knob. I'm not keeping either, so I didn't really care.Â
Also decided to switch focus to the drivetrain so I can get the engine back in the car. New clutch, rebuilding selector rod stuff and shaft seals for the transmission.
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If you don't have a new shifter I have a Ruff Short Shift lever a available if you're interested
I haven't ordered any of that stuff yet. I was going to get the Z3 shifter/ZHP knob kit from ECS.
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So, I know this is where the two sensors run across the front of the engine and there's a plastic cover for them. I assume this is where they go, but I dont remember how that cover or wires are secured to the front timing belt cover, but I assume it has something to do with these two holes. Any direction?
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Looks like rear main, the one lower in the picture is the front main housing cover which also has the intermediate shaft seal. 
OK. That's what I thought because it looks like the right shape. But it was really confusing that it is including in timing belt cover kits. Wanted to make sure I didn't miss anything.
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