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Thread: gotta spare tranny? (94 auto 540i)

  1. #1
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    Default gotta spare tranny? (Need help w/ '94 auto 540i)

    I got my new (to me) little baby bimmer a few months ago, and I really Love the ride. But...
    ...when starting the day, it began feeling like my brakes were on as I pulled out of the garage. Transmission problem, I figured, so I took it to the best place in the area. "Welded reverse clutch", he said. Gotta rebuild it or get another.
    None in the local wrecking yards. It's a 1994 ZF 5HP-30.
    Got a good one lying around? Looks like I'm in the market if you're looking to sell.
    Does the tranny from any other year work? One person told me it HAD to be out of a 1994 540i only, not 740 or any other year. Is my leg being pulled?

    Thanks for the help.

    (Oh, and do I really have to use $300 a gallon BMW trans fluid? No Type F or Dextron, huh? Dang, this IS a driving machine!)
    Last edited by wec5; 12-29-2004 at 01:16 PM.

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    Default You are being shammed

    you can use any ZF 5HP30 Transmission in that car. It can come from a 540/740/840. 94-95. The fluid does cost that much if you are reclaiming one from junkyard.

    I went with remanufactured one from EBaY and Kurt Koeller. It was 2700 plus install with all new ZF Parts and a warranty. You may want to investigate. - JT
    Johntee540
    1994 540/6 Black - Tan - 199k
    Cardomain Site: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/737181/1

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    Default i got one from kirt koeller in february......

    Full Name: Kirt Koeller
    Job Title: ZF Transmission Expert
    Company: Auto Sports Unlimited

    Business: (800) 624-3876 ex 5735
    Business 2: (616) 748-5735

    E-mail: europetransman@hotmail.com



    tim s.

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    This sounds like a valve body problem. I had the same problem on my 540i a few months ago, and I fixed it myself, with Kirt Koeller's help. This repair should be closer to $500 than the $3500 a rebuilt transmission would cost.

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    wait, wait...
    ... you're telling me that your car had the same problem as mine -- I pressed on the gas and the car barely limped out. Then, it would jump with the power a 540 should have.
    I could take it on the road, but I was afraid to drive in traffic.
    And I could fix all this FOR THE COST OF A NEW VALVE BODY!!

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    Default kirt has rebuilt valve bodies with the upgraded parts...........

    to resolve multiple issues.
    tim s.

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    Default trust Kirt...

    he saved my ass last summer, great guy with great info and solutions to the ZF 5HP30 issues.
    total rebuild cost me 600$ canadian thanks to him... without the help of Kirt & the board it could have gotten ugly!
    ^°^ ><((({º>°°

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    yep, sticking balls in the valvebody. The plastic balls wear over the years and get smaller leading them to stick. The car should be moveable while in "M" mode but dont drive it very far cause you could seriously mess the thing up! Get the valvebody from kurt and you will get your body deposit back when you send yours in. I hope you didnt fry it by driving it like that?

    Yes you have to use the correct (expensive) fluid in there.
    95 E34 530I V2.37
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    Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable.

    John F. Kennedy

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    Default I might be able to sell mine to you

    If you decide that you want to replace it. I have a 1994 540iA that I purchsed new. It has 180,000 miles on it, and I have never had any problems with the transmission. I have collected nearly all the parts I need to do a conversion to a six-speed except the lightened flywheel. Make me an offer, I'm in central Iowa.
    I'll even throw in a ten liter jug of the expensive tranny fluid, gratis!
    Dave Brennan
    Last edited by l8apex; 12-30-2004 at 03:06 PM. Reason: Addition

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    Default just curious... how much did you pay new for your car?

    I have always wanted to know ......................
    ^°^ ><((({º>°°

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