burnt transmission...

[kurt-o]

So last week my 1994 540i started a suspicious leak from the back of the engine. I asked around town what that could possibly be and the concensus opinion was that it was the reservoir that was possibly leaking.

I went along with that and made an appointment to bring my car in to have this checked, the next available appointment was saturday. I thought I was cool. Well friday comes along and the transmission is acting . Like it had a delayed reaction into dropping into gear from a light. On the following Saturday when I get in the car to take it to the local shop, the car behaved .

Put in reverse it was fine, in neutral it still rolled backwards, in Drive it was a struggle to move forward as if the parking brake was on. I immediately shut it down after I felt the issue in drive and called a wrecker service.

So today I get the call I was dreading. The coolant leak was from the transmission cooler and the resultant damage caused 2nd gear to fuse it self to the clutch and reverse.

The bill to fix $3k

I'm torn on this... I've spent a lot on getting this car in shape since acquiring it last year.

• Front Suspension Rebuild
• Alternator / Battery (what i thought was a fusible link issue was the battery exploded)
• Both Water Pumps
• New 17inch Rims / Tires

Biggest problem is, I owe a good deal on the car too.

So what's the avg. price on a used tranny for a 540i? Should I spend the 3k to get it fixed?

[saj3n]

IMO, 3k is alot to have it fixed... is this a replacement new trans or are they rebuilding the trans?

[kurt-o]

IMO, 3k is alot to have it fixed... is this a replacement new trans or are they rebuilding the trans?

That 3k price is for rebuilding mine...

thanks for the car-part.com recommendation guys.. those prices for the tranny look reasonable..

[SnakeyesTx]

Try to find one on car-part.com or ask around to see if anyone here is parting one out!