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Re: Tranny popping out of fourth (archive)
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Posted by Simon 93 M5 on March 09, 2001 at 15:27:22:

In Reply to: Tranny popping out of fourth posted by Adam on March 09, 2001 at 11:14:27:

The transmission in the M5 is basically a sealed unit. You are basically looking at a replacement. The Dealer will want approx $3.5-4.5K for a new(?) one. I just replaced mine (shifting into 3rd made/felt an awful crunching noise) with a rebuilt unit which was in the order of $2400. If you buy from the dealer make sure you get it from someone offering the BMW CCA discount.

I heard this is a somewhat common problem. The car (1991 Us Spec 80K miles) is fine in every gear but fourth. In fourth, it will slip into neutral as soon as you release the gas pedal. It also seems very difficult to get it into fourth unless you rev match/double clutch on down shifts.

Any ideas on problem/solution and typical cost...should I get a rebuilt/used tranny instead?

Thanks,

-Adam-




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