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TexasTim on 2009-06-24 at 18:33:37(posted from: Host: 99-28-188-3.lightspeed.cicril.sbcglobal.net IP: 99.28.188.3) 
    
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Getrag 260/5 salvage unit. Good or No Good? (280 views) (496 thread views) 
Message:
I am replacing the getrag 260/6 transmission in my '88 528e with a salvage yard unit. I would appreciate some insight into how I might verify the condition of the salvage unit prior to installation.

I can tell you this about the salvage unit:
- No metal or shavings in the unit, just a small bit of grey sludge.
- Input and output shafts turn freely with only slight play.
- It appears to be very clean inside and no visible damage to any gears when "inspected" through fill and drain plugs with a bright telescopic light.
- I can only run the shift-shaft paralell to the transmission in three positions which are...All the way in = 1.00:1.00 input to output rotation, halfway in + neutral, and all the way out = 1.00:1.00input to output rotation. I cannot seem to turn the shift shaft to the left or right which I believe is necessary to find the other gears.

Any insight or suggestions is greatly appreciated.

Thank much. Tim
 
 

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