Removing E30 drip rail is a very straightforward process, but it must be handled with care since the soft aluminum trim can be easily bent or dinged during removal, instillation, and storage. The photos below show the steps in order. The first step is using a screwdriver or trim removal tool to gently pry up the base of the molding at the base of the A pillar, then gently lifting it off the rail on that pillar. Then, after the clip above the C pillar has been slid forward, the A pillar section of the trim may be carefully twisted away from the car. As it nears the horizontal position, the trim may gently be pushed towards the center of the car and it should pop off without assistance. The two photos at the end show the section of the body where the molding attaches, so the removal process can be more easily visualized. Notice how the mounting flange angle changes. This is why the molding must be rotated.
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When I manual swapped my 1986 325e, I noticed that it profusely leaked all its transmission fluid out within just a few miles. After replacing the transmission output flange and selector rod seals with no improvement, I finally took some pictures and realized that there is an open hole in the rear case of early Getrag 260 transmissions. Many of these boxes were originally fitted with sheet metal shifter carriers, with two M10x1.5x40 bolts that thread into the gearbox to secure it. However, when the later aluminum shift carrier is used, these holes may be unintentionally left open. This was found to be the source of my leak, since the hole on the left side is apparently a through hole into the case, while the right side is blind. My solution was sourcing some M10x1.5x20 bolts from the hardware store and running them in with Permatex Ultra Grey as a sealer. Even though the right side hole was definitely blind, it got the same bolt plug treatment.
These photos show the difference between the blind hole and the through holes. After the through hole was plugged, the leak stopped. |
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