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Subject: is it possible to make a bmw m60 lhd becomes a right hand drive
Author: koalamk : member since January, 2010 : 2 posts
Posted on: 2010-01-17 20:00:25      
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hi. i have a rhd e34 525i m50 manual of yr 1995.i wanted to upgrade it to a 540i m60 v8 automatic transmission.unfortunately the engine and accessories i imported were for LHD .That is there some differences like ; when u are in the cockpit steering wheel which is supposed to be on the right is on the left the starter is on the right while it should have been on the left mechanic told me i should drill the engine block to insert the starter . is that possible ? manifold is different wiring from fuse box to under rearseat is too short can i drill in the engine base block to fit in the starter . is it a risk what modification shall i bring to make the lhd engine become rhd one. what do you advise me to do



Optional Information:
Year: 1995
Make: BMW
Model: e34
Engine: m50

Already Tried:
removed my m50 engine , suspension ,and accessories and try to fit in the m60



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