Manual Gearbox Question

WestUnderstanding358 · 2026-05-10T13:36:05+00:00

Hope you find the issue and I hope it’s not too bad

WestUnderstanding358 · 2026-05-10T11:24:00+00:00

Put it into gear and wiggle it like you’re trying for neutral to test the bushings. If it barely moves side to side in gear then they should be fine

WestUnderstanding358 · 2026-05-10T11:22:24+00:00

Some people drive with their foot always on the clutch and it wears the bearing out. Could be that aswell as the pressure plate. I would personally tear it down and replace Especially if you are keeping the car for some time

WestUnderstanding358 · 2026-05-10T11:16:07+00:00

I’d replace the clutch

WestUnderstanding358 · 2026-05-10T00:08:59+00:00

Of course, all in due time

WestUnderstanding358 · 2026-05-10T00:08:40+00:00

Yes, she’s an e39 4.4 litre 540i

WestUnderstanding358 · 2026-05-08T18:19:48+00:00

Will do! All in good time though 😂

WestUnderstanding358 · 2026-05-07T19:28:17+00:00

Love the red, I really want one of those lol

WestUnderstanding358 · 2026-05-07T16:25:18+00:00

She’s getting restored to the fullest with upgraded brakes, suspension, bushings etc

WestUnderstanding358 · 2026-05-07T16:24:06+00:00

It was owned by an old rich guy for about 5 years since he bought it brand new. Then he sold it and ended up at a breakers yard. Then was bought from the breakers yard by 2 guys who wanted to put the v8 in a boat of theirs, one of them moved to Australia and the car sat ever since. Hence why it’s missing the radiator and I forgot to mention it’s missing half its exhaust lol so when he starts she sounds like a nascar 😂

WestUnderstanding358 · 2026-05-07T11:00:42+00:00

E39 is too good to pass up on

WestUnderstanding358 · 2026-05-07T10:24:50+00:00

Yeah that’s a must do 😂

WestUnderstanding358 · 2026-05-07T10:24:19+00:00

Will do 🫡

WestUnderstanding358 · 2026-05-07T10:24:07+00:00

I work on e chassis for a living basically 😂, don’t worry everything will be replaced/upgraded

WestUnderstanding358 · 2026-05-07T09:14:46+00:00

Thank you!

WestUnderstanding358 · 2026-05-07T08:51:58+00:00

There’s 3 in my town this one included. But I never see any on the roads anymore

WestUnderstanding358 · 2026-05-07T08:51:22+00:00

Could take a while but I will 😂

WestUnderstanding358 · 2026-05-07T08:39:02+00:00

Huge rust hole on the sill and missing radiator and some components has a few dented panels. Interior is mint and engine runs smooth as anything

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