re: E 28 short shift

["Kevin & Dianne Miller" <knmlr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

In Digest #41, Chris Xpist@domain.elided wrote:

> i am about ready to install a Auto Solutions short shift kit.  my
question is
> what do i have to remove to get to the shifter/selctor rod etc?  Bentley
says
> removal of the exhaust, heat shield and driveshaft may be necessary.  Is
all
> this really necessary?
> 
> please respond
> 
> chris
> 1986 535i

Yes, it is necessary to remove those parts.  (Been there, done that.)  Just
follow the directions and you'll be ok.  Have a supply of new fasteners on
hand since they are one-way locking.  And since you will down there,
consider replacing the guibo joint, and bleeding the clutch.  Might save
yourself some grief later on.  Count on an 8+ beer job if doing all the
above.   

Kevin Miller
86 535i, 88 535i
93 Miata (recently torched and scorched)

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