I'm not so sure about that.  Have you done it?  When I removed my
transmission on my '86 325, I had a terrible time trying to get the
damper off the back and the top few bolts off the transmission.  I
finally used an engine hoist to tip the engine up and then used a 36"
extension to get to those last two bolts.  I wouldn't have described the
job as easy, exactly, but maybe that's because I don't know what I'm
doing.  If you or anyone else knows a better way to do it, I'd like to
learn it, since this transmission and engine are going back into the car
when I get finished rebuilding them.

Ed

I think it will be a Getrag gearbox.  Easy enough job if you know what you
are doing.

I would try to get one out of another 325, as the gear rations may be
different for other engine sizes.

I am thinking about picking up a 1989 325 convertiable that needs a new manual transmission. What transmission would I need?  would this be found in a lot of other
models like a 320i or a 325e.  Is this a real hard project?

I also have a 1983 320i  and need to replace the drivers seat. Are there any other bmw
models that have seats that will fit in my car without any modifications.

Thanks,

Woody         Tyrone Ga.