jc43089 Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 http://www.bmw-planet.com/diagrams/release/us/ Try this for the e39 diagrams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMart Posted May 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 I may be parting out the entire E39 so that I can get a pre 99 non vanos to make this whole swap easier. Haven't decided yet, but if I do I will have a perfectly good M62tub44 and 6 speed for sale. On that note if anyone comes across a pre 99 540i preferably e34 manual with decently low miles let me know - thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMart Posted June 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Well I decided not to us the M62TUB44. I will be parting out the entire 2000 540i/6 I have. I picked up a 1998 540i/6 so I don't have to deal with all of the wiring. My driveway is getting kinda of packed... jc43089 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic540 Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 What type of modifications were done to the TUB engine? Just the intake and valve cover powder coat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMart Posted June 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Yep - bone stock other than the M60 intake which apparently helps with torque, powder coated valve covers, and a catch can. I have to look more closely, but there is at least a cat back on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMart Posted July 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Pulled the motor/trans/wiring and sold to a HipMF on here. Thanks again for stopping by! I have the M62 motor and 6 speed trans on hand. Still need to: Clean the engine bay Get the driveshaft shortened Decide if I am keeping the AC Remount the brake booster (apparently one of the hardest parts of the swap I sold the beige seats and bought some black ones which means I need to do the full black interior swap, but this is secondary since getting it running is priority #1 Figure out how I am merging the E30 body control unit with the E39 ECU/EWS/BCU Wire the E39 EWS in line with the E30 ignition switch so it looks stock Decide if I am keeping the stock steering rack or going to a Z3 which most people do Probably changing up the rims Probably keeping the 4.10 since I decided to stick with the 6 speed instead of the 5 I keep getting surprised by how clean this car is though. I am thinking about getting the whole thing painted after the swap and keeping it for a while. My current problem is the E39 I am 100% parting out is still in my garage and I need to clear it out so I can swap the 1998 motor while it is in the garage. I have had a lot of interest, but nobody has pulled the trigger. I am keeping it in there until the drivetrain is sold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMart Posted July 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Any local Milwaukee places that can shorten a driveshaft? Anywhere outside of Milwaukee? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungCR Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Always hear good things about A1 Driveshaft but don't have experience with them. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CB0QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fa1driveshaft.com%2F&ei=bdnSU4WUNcmWyASFnYG4BA&usg=AFQjCNE2ZyV6ylgEBZ9XFvyiJNb0lgppYQ&sig2=aRQe2LsEWZ8zYDN0imf1iA&bvm=bv.71778758,d.aWw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkoepp Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 I used to deal with them over 20 years ago quite often and they did good work then. They would be my first choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 I forget whether your e30 was an auto trans? If it was then you could splice into the start circuit where the starting relay is above your knees when sitting in the drivers seat. If it was a manual then it goes straight from the key to the starter, not sure of the exact routing though, might be black w/ a yellow stripe IIRC, decent sized wire too, 14-12g. Not sure how good with electrical diagrams you are but I can help if needed, I am an industrial I&E tech. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMart Posted July 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 It was a manual 4 cyl and I am keeping it manual. I actually made a lot of progress yesterday. Pulled the brake booster off and am going to stop at speedy metals to buy a piece of square 5/8" tube to connect the brake pedal to its not mounting spot behind the front light. A1 does not work on BMWs, but I found a thing online where you can cut and reweld a driveshaft so after I pull the motor, make sure the current driveshaft has the same footprint as the transmission end and measure I am going to cut and reweld it myself. I feel like the cleaning never ends as this has 23 years of grease and dirt, but I still can't believe how clean this thing is for being a midwest car. jc - I will most likely need some wiring help. I was pretty impressed how easy the ECU and wiring came out of the M42 and am optimistic about getting the M62 wired in, but powering the right parts and getting the ECU to talk to the BCU is going to be a pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowleym Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 Honestly I would just do it the easy way a buy a standalone such as megasquirt 2 or 3 and wire it yourself without looking at any diagrams(nearly) It's very easy to maintain all stock gauge cluster and such in an e30 with standalone. How much for the spare? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMart Posted July 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 I have the ecu, all wiring, ews, etc from the E39. That seems like the easiest, cheapest, and most reliable way right now. What spare are you asking about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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