In a good way of course. Perhaps that's what it takes to become a motor master?
Some of us can only dream.
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Thank you Winfred for being somewhat out of your mind.
In a good way of course. Perhaps that's what it takes to become a motor master?
Some of us can only dream.
Last edited by G Feller; 02-12-2004 at 10:14 AM. Reason: mistake
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Incredible post Winfred--
Great post - incredible information. I don't think I'll ever venture in there, but for anyone who is getting screwed by a tranny shop - here's the guide!
Wrong tranny, but about 2 weeks ago, the tranny on my former 525iT went out. I've avoided talking to anyone bimmer related for a while, I had thisthough of buying the car back (sold it to my neice's fiancee) and sending it out to Brett Anderson. I really didn't need any of you merry band of misfits convincing me that it would be a great idea!!!
--Micah
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hmmm . . . too bad no one owes you a trip to OH :)
I think a straight-up 5-speed swap might not even need a visit to OH. Maybe my local guy that works for $50-ish/hour could do it . . .
Originally Posted by MicahO
Great post - incredible information. I don't think I'll ever venture in there, but for anyone who is getting screwed by a tranny shop - here's the guide!
Wrong tranny, but about 2 weeks ago, the tranny on my former 525iT went out. I've avoided talking to anyone bimmer related for a while, I had this
--Micah
Drew Z
Formerly 540iT/6, now . . . 3, 5, 7
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Hey Winfred...my understanding was that this issue was 'fixed' (more)
...in the ZF's beginning in around mid/late-'88 in the ZF-HP422E (I believe was the model). The story I read indicated BMW (although never admitting this issue was worthy of a full "recall", of course) came up with a retrofit valve of some sort to allieviate the well-known blown clutch pack issue occuring when the tranny was revved for extended periods in "N" or "P". This valve was later incorporated into the '88 and later ZF-HP line of trannies.
Is my info way off base? Are we talking about the same problem? (I haven't had coffee yet--pls be gentle with me.)
Thanks for posting this info...always wanted to see the "inner-workings" of this issue...and having it well-narrated helps tremendously, too.
Rgds,
Tim G.
'91 535iM
ex-'91 535iA with ZF-HP422 (stolen, recovered & scrapped)
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pppplease stop tempting me.....
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I still have to work out where the replies get inserted - this was for Drew
Grand Master
Muahahaha find a 4.4 and just do it
BTW that was for YOU DREW
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I think I'd patronize my Norwegian friends first . . .
$6k for an extra 130hp . . .
BTW that was for YOU DREW
Drew Z
Formerly 540iT/6, now . . . 3, 5, 7
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Never!!
You know you want to do it.
pppplease stop tempting me.....
Drew Z
Formerly 540iT/6, now . . . 3, 5, 7
Grand Master
Pictures/instructions now archived (m)
Two ZF 4HP22 repairs
(pictures now at bimmer.info so Winfred can reclaim some of his webspace.)
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