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Thread: Tranny vibrating in reverse

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    Default Tranny vibrating in reverse

    Hey guys, another 1990 BMW 535i problem.

    The problems never stop with this hunk of junk.

    When I put the automatic tranny into reverse, the car will vibrate abnormally, kind of like a vibrating pulse. Does anybody have any ideas?

    Hopefully its a quick fix, because once the tranny has problems, its time to sell the hunk of junk or part the parts.

    How much do you guys think I can get for this Black 1990 535i with 200K miles?


    Thanks.
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    kinda sounds like a clutch pack is slipping, any other symptoms?
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    Quote Originally Posted by 632 Regal
    kinda sounds like a clutch pack is slipping, any other symptoms?

    The vibration is almost as if its a slip and it vibrates.

    How big/expensive is the clutch pack to replace? Or time to trash the car.
    Last edited by xtmsports; 07-05-2005 at 11:19 AM.
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    there is a write up here somewhere http://www.bimmer.info/~rickm/trannyrepairs.htm
    doesnt sound too painful.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 632 Regal
    there is a write up here somewhere http://www.bimmer.info/~rickm/trannyrepairs.htm
    doesnt sound too painful.
    Looks pretty complicated, since it involves dropping the tranny. I guess its time to trash this hunk of trash.
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    Hunk of junk?!!?!

    I'm offended.

    Sell it to me -- I'll give you $400 for it if the body's in good shape.

    best, whit

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    Do I hear 401.....

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    Quote Originally Posted by lowell
    Hunk of junk?!!?!

    I'm offended.

    Sell it to me -- I'll give you $400 for it if the body's in good shape.

    best, whit
    I purchased the tin can 8-9 months ago and I have spend $2700 just in parts fixing this thing.

    Everything that can go wrong with the car listed on bmwe34.net HAS broken and been replaced. Which I don't mind, but when the tranny starts having problems, its a sign to abandon ship, cause trannys = $$$.

    Anyways, the sound/vibration in reverse just stopped, go figure. If it acts up again, this hunk of junk is up for sale, maybe $2k. $2K is a descent down payment on a more reliable car, like a Hyundai or Diahatsu or Kia.
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    get yourself a yugo
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    Quote Originally Posted by 632 Regal
    get yourself a yugo

    Oh yeah, i forgot about those great cars. Buy one and get one free.
    Life is short.

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