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[Scott C]

What is wrong with the driveline - have you considered rebuild? These things are good for a lot of miles....

Scott

[cabby]

Hi from a newbie..with a problem.My 94,2.5 tourer auto is now showing her age,im trying to source a low mileage E34 secondhand engine and box ...not easy..so the question is, can i fit a 2.5 or poss 2.0 from something newer with lower mileage.
Sorry if the question seems dumb
THANKS

[Omega]

Thats a hell of a lot of work just for a hesitating trans.....

Have you checked the trans oil level? Had it serviced with new filters? Even a full auto rebuild will be cheaper/easier than changing the powertrain.

[cabby]

What is wrong with the driveline - have you considered rebuild? These things are good for a lot of miles....

Scott
The problem with the g/box is that it slips/hesitates when going from 2nd to 3rd,lifting my foot off the gas just before it changes seems to help,everything else is fine.
Cabby

[Scott C]

I would strongly suggest you stick with your engine and either fix the gearbox yourself - there is a LOT of info here if you search, or go to a trusted mechanic (hard to find). Even if you have experience swapping out engines, this one is likely to be a challenge due to ECU, etc.

[attack eagle]

Thats a hell of a lot of work just for a hesitating trans.....

Have you checked the trans oil level? Had it serviced with new filters? Even a full auto rebuild will be cheaper/easier than changing the powertrain.
It cheaper to swap to manual than rebuild the 4l30e...
but there is no reason to swap engines until the engine fails.