Hi lately the gearbox in my bmw has started to slip. it usually happens at about 40mph and when I press the accelerator quickly but not to th kick down position. If i gradually press the accelerator there is no problem. also problem is intermittent. gearbox is sealed for life type - any ideas anyone?
TBH you're best asking on the E34 forums.
This would be the 5 speed? So I'm assuming it's 'slipping' on a change from 4 to 3? Does it then work normally when the gear actually engages?
The gearbox is not sealed. It simply hasn't a 'conventional' dipstick and filler tube. It does still need routine fluid changes, though. Check the handbook for details. ISTR every 24,000 miles.
Later models had so called lifetime fluid, but BMW now recommend a change at about 90,000 miles.
Thanks Dave
The box is a four speed I beleive. And yes when the gear does engage there are no problems. Sounds like a fluid change won't go a miss - does anyone know any decent garges in South London.
I thought the 5 speed came in with the 24 valve engine. If there's a '4' on the selector it's a five speed.
The loss of drive between gears and an accompanying thump isn't that unusual with these boxes and it can go on like that for years. My 525 certainly did.;-)
I can help you with a BMW specialist:-
AMC
668-678 Garratt Lane London SW17 0NP 020 8944 9966I use them myself and they're very good.
For an auto specialist these are also pretty good - they do all the repair work themselves rather than just fitting others re-con units.
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