335is clutch upgrade question

tmick5jr · 05-01-2017, 04:15 PM

Hey everyone so I ordered my 335is clutch kit from ecstuning that comes with the clutch, pressure plate, throwout bearing and a couple other things. I was wondering if there was anything else I need to buy in preparation to do the clutch install other than the kit I purchased? Any info is appreciated. Thank you

Myrder · 05-01-2017, 07:37 PM

Kit comes with all you need, you might want a brass pivot pin to be added.

tmick5jr · 05-01-2017, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Myrder

Kit comes with all you need, you might want a brass pivot pin to be added.

Could you explain what that is?

tmick5jr · 05-02-2017, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Myrder

Kit comes with all you need, you might want a brass pivot pin to be added.

And also does anyone know if I'll need an alignment tool? Or does it come with the kit?

Donutz · 05-02-2017, 12:10 PM

Link to the kit you purchased?

tmick5jr · 05-02-2017, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Donutz

Link to the kit you purchased?

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...n/21207603248/

Donutz · 05-02-2017, 12:19 PM

From the online chat:

Me: Hi does https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...n/21207603248/ include the alignment tool?
Mike P: Hello, thank you for contacting ECS Tuning. Give me one moment while I review your question.
I do not show that comes with the alignment tool

Jklad · 05-02-2017, 12:24 PM

How many miles are you at?

If you're high in mileage, there's a host of additional parts that you should probably refresh while tearing things up.

tmick5jr · 05-02-2017, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Jklad

How many miles are you at?

If you're high in mileage, there's a host of additional parts that you should probably refresh while tearing things up.

120k

Myrder · 05-02-2017, 06:00 PM

The brass pivot pin is located here
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-part.../013236ecs01a/

its not 100% needed, but its replaces a plastic part. If you are in there doing things, might as well.

you need an alignment tool for the clutch install.

Jklad · 05-02-2017, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by tmick5jr

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Originally Posted by Jklad

How many miles are you at?

If you're high in mileage, there's a host of additional parts that you should probably refresh while tearing things up.

120k

Consider the following:
New flywheel - Luke brand
Pilot bearing
Spring clip
Upgraded trans mounts
New guibo
Shaft seal
Driveshaft center carrier
Brass pivot pin
CDv delete
Rear Main seal

Ozzie335i · 05-02-2017, 09:13 PM

Add this to Jklad's list: New Trans fluid. Maybe a short shifter and an illuminated shift knob.

nikitino25 · 05-05-2017, 02:30 AM

If you need a flywheel, I would sell you my stock flywheel with 44k miles on it and in excellent condition for $150....pm me if interested

tmick5jr · 05-06-2017, 04:22 PM

Clutch has been installed. Flywheel looked fine. It was about a 9 hour job. It's really not hard to do at all. No one should be scared of doing it themselves with a friend or 2. Really important to get lots of extensions and swivels. The car feels so much better now that the clutch is catching. After the jb4 it slipped like crazy. Problem is now fixed and feels awesome. Thanks for the help eveyone

unrealii · 05-08-2017, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Jklad

Consider the following:
New flywheel - Luke brand
Pilot bearing
Spring clip
Upgraded trans mounts
New guibo
Shaft seal
Driveshaft center carrier
Brass pivot pin
CDv delete
Rear Main seal

The pilot bearing is a pita to remove. Anyone who decides to do this should read about it here and on n54 tech.

Jklad · 05-08-2017, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by unrealii

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jklad

Consider the following:
New flywheel - Luke brand
Pilot bearing
Spring clip
Upgraded trans mounts
New guibo
Shaft seal
Driveshaft center carrier
Brass pivot pin
CDv delete
Rear Main seal

The pilot bearing is a pita to remove. Anyone who decides to do this should read about it here and on n54 tech.

Yes it is. It's an even bigger PIA to remove if it goes bad and you just replaced your clutch lol

tmick5jr · 05-16-2017, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Jklad

Quote:

Originally Posted by unrealii

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jklad

Consider the following:
New flywheel - Luke brand
Pilot bearing
Spring clip
Upgraded trans mounts
New guibo
Shaft seal
Driveshaft center carrier
Brass pivot pin
CDv delete
Rear Main seal

The pilot bearing is a pita to remove. Anyone who decides to do this should read about it here and on n54 tech.

Yes it is. It's an even bigger PIA to remove if it goes bad and you just replaced your clutch lol

Are you guys joking. Mine just slid right out

2121Mando · 05-17-2017, 01:59 AM

get a clutch stop now , got mine couple weeks ago and i love it

Meatos · 06-28-2017, 07:09 AM

My clutch started to slip when i flashed the mhd e25 map sadly..
Does anyone provide a install kit that includes what you minimum need for a clutch swap? Not the actual clutch but the install kit. Ecs tuning has a very generous kit but think that is little overkill?

BoogeyMan'sBMW · 06-28-2017, 03:51 PM

Since you have everything open, you might as well do the flywheel too. The DMFW falls apart once they're worn out on these cars.

Also depends on your power goals too. This is more for other folks looking to tackle this, but glad it worked out for you

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achien · 06-30-2017, 10:48 AM

+1, plan to put in a lightweight flywheel.

which manufacturer do you recommend? Dinan?

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Originally Posted by BoogeyMan'sBMW

Since you have everything open, you might as well do the flywheel too. The DMFW falls apart once they're worn out on these cars.

Also depends on your power goals too. This is more for other folks looking to tackle this, but glad it worked out for you

.

Ozzie335i · 06-30-2017, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by achien

+1, plan to put in a lightweight flywheel.

which manufacturer do you recommend? Dinan?

Unless your eventual power aspirations are > 500 whp, stick with the DMFW. The steel SMFW is the way to go if you need an SMFW. The aluminium one is a no no.

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tmick5jr Second Lieutenant 85 Rep 244 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Jersey iTrader: (0)	335is clutch upgrade question Hey everyone so I ordered my 335is clutch kit from ecstuning that comes with the clutch, pressure plate, throwout bearing and a couple other things. I was wondering if there was anything else I need to buy in preparation to do the clutch install other than the kit I purchased? Any info is appreciated. Thank you
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Myrder Major 163 Rep 1,264 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 335i MSport 6MT LMB Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: WildWest iTrader: (1)	Kit comes with all you need, you might want a brass pivot pin to be added. __________________ 2010\|335i\|LMB\|E92\|6MT\|MSport\|Logic7\|335is Clutch\|AE Performance\|BMS\|Walbro\|VRSF 7"\| 149.7mph NFZ AZ 1/2mi 1992\|Pontiac Firebird\|Mild 355ci\|T56\| -I will look on your treasures, gypsy. Is this understood?-
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Donutz Lieutenant 140 Rep 476 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Toronto, eh iTrader: (2)	Link to the kit you purchased?
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Donutz Lieutenant 140 Rep 476 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Toronto, eh iTrader: (2)	From the online chat: Me: Hi does https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...n/21207603248/ include the alignment tool? Mike P: Hello, thank you for contacting ECS Tuning. Give me one moment while I review your question. I do not show that comes with the alignment tool
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Jklad Lieutenant Colonel 422 Rep 1,643 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Coupe Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Palatine, IL iTrader: (0)	How many miles are you at? If you're high in mileage, there's a host of additional parts that you should probably refresh while tearing things up. __________________ 2007 E92 335i MT
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Myrder Major 163 Rep 1,264 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 335i MSport 6MT LMB Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: WildWest iTrader: (1)	The brass pivot pin is located here https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-part.../013236ecs01a/ its not 100% needed, but its replaces a plastic part. If you are in there doing things, might as well. you need an alignment tool for the clutch install. __________________ 2010\|335i\|LMB\|E92\|6MT\|MSport\|Logic7\|335is Clutch\|AE Performance\|BMS\|Walbro\|VRSF 7"\| 149.7mph NFZ AZ 1/2mi 1992\|Pontiac Firebird\|Mild 355ci\|T56\| -I will look on your treasures, gypsy. Is this understood?-
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Ozzie335i Lieutenant Colonel 661 Rep 1,530 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: DFW iTrader: (1)	Add this to Jklad's list: New Trans fluid. Maybe a short shifter and an illuminated shift knob.
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nikitino25 Captain 91 Rep 817 Posts Drives: '07 E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Missouri iTrader: (2)	If you need a flywheel, I would sell you my stock flywheel with 44k miles on it and in excellent condition for $150....pm me if interested
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05-06-2017, 04:22 PM	#14
tmick5jr Second Lieutenant 85 Rep 244 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Jersey iTrader: (0)	Clutch has been installed. Flywheel looked fine. It was about a 9 hour job. It's really not hard to do at all. No one should be scared of doing it themselves with a friend or 2. Really important to get lots of extensions and swivels. The car feels so much better now that the clutch is catching. After the jb4 it slipped like crazy. Problem is now fixed and feels awesome. Thanks for the help eveyone
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2121Mando Private 6 Rep 50 Posts Drives: e92 n54 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: O.C iTrader: (0)	get a clutch stop now , got mine couple weeks ago and i love it
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Meatos Private First Class 61 Rep 146 Posts Drives: 335i n54 -07 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Sweden iTrader: (0)	My clutch started to slip when i flashed the mhd e25 map sadly.. Does anyone provide a install kit that includes what you minimum need for a clutch swap? Not the actual clutch but the install kit. Ecs tuning has a very generous kit but think that is little overkill?
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06-28-2017, 03:51 PM	#20
BoogeyMan'sBMW Lieutenant Colonel 123 Rep 1,940 Posts Drives: SLOW Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Queens NY iTrader: (4)	Since you have everything open, you might as well do the flywheel too. The DMFW falls apart once they're worn out on these cars. Also depends on your power goals too. This is more for other folks looking to tackle this, but glad it worked out for you .
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