524td manual transmission

[pistonpete]

Can any one tell me what manual transmissions will fit a 1985 524td? Thanks.

[genphreak]

That'd be an E28 524td? I think it is an M20 based engine, if so any M20 based gearbox should fit, but check the gear-ratios will be the same as the original box, else it will be a nightmare to drive. With any luck, the diesels only had different final-drive ratios to the petrols, but I doubt it...

May be better to find someone to fix the box you have?

[pistonpete]

Thanks for the answer. I know a lot of 524 owners have made swaps so I think its fairly common. And I will certainly check the differential issue. Thanks for the advice.

[632 Regal]

Thanks for the answer. I know a lot of 524 owners have made swaps so I think its fairly common. And I will certainly check the differential issue. Thanks for the advice.

He means the final drive ratio of the transmission compared to any replacement trans.

[genphreak]

He means the final drive ratio of the transmission compared to any replacement trans.

Yes, you will need to verify that the box you put in came from a 524TD. If from another model, check that the internal ratios are not different. (Compare Owner's manuals, you'll find them all listed under the Specifications at the back)