I have an opportunity to buy a Getrag 265 5 speed gearbox and driveshaft for $250 out of a 85 535i that's being parted. I'm not worried about the gearbox since 85 265's have a plug where the mechanical speedo drive goes (E28's have electo speedo). Will the E28 5 speed drive shaft bolt right into my E12 without modification when I do the auto to 5 speed conversion?
G-Man
81 528i (Euro spec) slowly gathering parts for the conversion
E28 5 speed driveshaft question?
E28 5 speed driveshaft question?
91 318i
86 325 (daughters DD)
81 528i Euro (sold)
74 2002tii
70 E3 2800 Euro (sold)
98 Tacoma (parts hauler)
86 325 (daughters DD)
81 528i Euro (sold)
74 2002tii
70 E3 2800 Euro (sold)
98 Tacoma (parts hauler)
If I may wait with you for the answer, as mine has a four speed and when the clutch needs replacing I plan to do a 5 speed swap.
Sherman
TexFest LSB&F V
95 525iT (Her DD)
92 ///M5 (????)
91 ///M5 (T donor)
88 ///M5 (Das Beast)
86 535i (Snob)
79 528i (1st 5er)
TexFest LSB&F V
95 525iT (Her DD)
92 ///M5 (????)
91 ///M5 (T donor)
88 ///M5 (Das Beast)
86 535i (Snob)
79 528i (1st 5er)
You've already got what you need. The auto driveshaft will work with a G265 5 speed. It's off just a touch, an eighth of an inch or so, but close enough. I've swapped 3HP22 and G265 driveshafts back and forth 3 or 4 times now, including on my current E12. Another FYI, the speedo drive bits out of a 4 speed are the same, and I'm pretty sure the shifter support and linkage is the same in a E28 535 as E12. You still need a pedal base and pedals, but you're well on the way.
Mike W.
1980 528i, 3.5 euro, 5 speed conversion
1981 528i, 3.6, Recaros and more. Project
1998 328is, quick and efficient, but not satisfying
2000 528iit, Vacation mobile/wife's grocery getter
1980 528i, 3.5 euro, 5 speed conversion
1981 528i, 3.6, Recaros and more. Project
1998 328is, quick and efficient, but not satisfying
2000 528iit, Vacation mobile/wife's grocery getter