Identifying tranmission ZF vs GM

[JMI]

1989 535iA
There are both types (ZF & GM) installed, right? Is there an easy way to identify the type of tranny w/o going under/dropping the tranny? Maybe something in the VIN?

Thanks

[Bill R.]

unusual like that with maybe a jatco trans. If its a US e34 535ia its a ZF.

1989 535iA
There are both types (ZF & GM) installed, right? Is there an easy way to identify the type of tranny w/o going under/dropping the tranny? Maybe something in the VIN?

Thanks

[Qsilver7]

Bill is correct...but you can get some info about your car by using this VIN decoder: http://www.bmw-z1.com/VIN/VINdecode-e.cgi

Just type in the last 7 digits of your car's VIN and you'll get some interesting info about it.

[JerseySi]

Bill is correct...but you can get some info about your car by using this VIN decoder: http://www.bmw-z1.com/VIN/VINdecode-e.cgi

Just type in the last 7 digits of your car's VIN and you'll get some interesting info about it.

I'm assuming here - that vin decoder is for US market cars only?

I put in the last 7 digits for my 535ia, and it tells me it's not a 535 at all, infact it is:
Chassis number 7028986
Vehicle code 2791
Series E21
Model 316
Body type saloon
Catalog model ECE
Production date 1980 / 03
Engine M10
Transmission Manual
Steering Left
Catalyzer NONE

[JMI]

Thanks for the replies. So its a ZF. Good
Went to the site and found its a "4HP-22/H".n This model number applies to both GM and ZF, yes?

Jim

[FarFetchedE34]

Bill is correct...but you can get some info about your car by using this VIN decoder: http://www.bmw-z1.com/VIN/VINdecode-e.cgi

Just type in the last 7 digits of your car's VIN and you'll get some interesting info about it.

I've just ran last 7 of VIN using decoder, it showed Additional Information for Vehicle code HD23
Production FROM : 1988/06/01 TO : 1993/02/28
Engine M30 B34
Engine Oil 5.75 Liter
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Model 4HP-22/H
Transmission Oil 3.00 Liter
Rear Axle Oil 1.90 Liter
Coolant(w/o Air Conditioner) 12.00 Liter
Coolant(with Air Conditioner) 12.50 Liter
Brake fluid