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    Default 89 535i Transmissions Type

    I've read that there are 2 types of Transmissions for an 89 535i 4HP22-EF and 4HP22-GE but when I enter the serial# 2093910 at realoem.com it gives me the generic 4HP22 and says the car was built in 11/88. The shifter has the A M switch not the A S M switch. I also read that the early model had the A S M switch but this would seam to contradic when it was built...

    Does this really matter since realoem never mentioned the last 2 letters? I don't want my friend to purchase the wrong Tranny

    Thanks

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    \ Parts catalog \ 5' E34 \ Saloon, 535i (M30), USA, Left Hand Drive, Automatic \ Groups

    see where they mention the manufacturing dates
    http://bmwfans.info/original/E34/Lim...4/ill-24_0055/

    01 Rmfd automatic transmission eh 4HP22-EF to 1988/11
    69,000 1960,00 € 24 00 1 217 375

    01 Gear box 1 A to 1988/11 0,000 24 00 1 466 375

    Does this really matter since realoem never mentioned the last 2 letters?
    if that would not matter, then they would not have mentioned it

    01 Rmfd automatic transmission eh 4HP22-GE
    1 A from 1988/11 to 1990/09 68,000 1960,00 € 24 00 1 218 241


    01 Gear box 1 A from 1988/11 to 1990/09
    0,000 24 00 1 466 381 01 Gear box E34 1 A from 1988/11

    to 1990/09
    0,000 24 00 1 469 777

    check the name plate on the existing transmission to be 100% sure.

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    I have no idea what you are telling me means... What is Rmfd and after the build date I see a bunch of numbers and a euro sign... I don't know whats being said about the gearbox stuff either, its not clear.

    Can I easily see the plate on the tranny if I crawl under it?

    Is the torque converter inside the transmission cause I know that was going out for a long time.

    Since I didn't get a clear cut answer, I'm guessing you don't know from the serial # and gearbox info I gave and I"ll have to look at the plate on the trannny


    Thanks for your help

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    Rmfd = remanufactured
    Yes, you can see the number plate on the left side above the oil pan of the transmission.
    Note: left/right hand side of car is from the driver's seat looking forward.


    what is not understandble? EURO sign = EURO price,
    Description Supplement Quantity Transmission Catalyst Date Weight (kg) Price Part number
    and there is all mentioned what you need. But to be 100% sure, check it, also the is on the manufacturer plate the serial number.

    Is the torque converter inside the transmission cause I know that was going out for a long time.
    the torque converter is in the bell housing. The bell housing is part of the transmission and between the tranny itself and the engine.

    But now I am confused???? Can you describe that a bit more in detail

    cause I know that was going out for a long time.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Visions View Post
    I have no idea what you are telling me means... What is Rmfd and after the build date I see a bunch of numbers and a euro sign... I don't know whats being said about the gearbox stuff either, its not clear.

    Can I easily see the plate on the tranny if I crawl under it?

    Is the torque converter inside the transmission cause I know that was going out for a long time.

    Since I didn't get a clear cut answer, I'm guessing you don't know from the serial # and gearbox info I gave and I"ll have to look at the plate on the trannny


    Thanks for your help
    Rfmd means remanufactured. At the top of the table you will see the key - above euro sign it says price and the long numbers are the BMW part numbers. The TC is inside the bell housing and is marked with a 2 in the diagram. Always best to check the plate for details - torch and mirror should make life easier. HTH

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