86 325e Transmission

[craaver]

Hey guys! My 86 325e auto trans is slipping and makes a gurgling noise when the lockup engages at about 80km/h. I can get a used tranny from an 89 325i non-electronic. It looks the same, the model number is the same, 4hp ZF22 and there is no electronic plug. Can I use it or is there a difference that I'm not aware of? Any info would be appreciated.

Thanks

[e30fanm3]

it prolly just needs a filter, and that would be cheaper than buyin a tranny, but the late tranny will work although the shift points will be different, but that wont really matter, ive done it before

[Kowalski]

Originally posted by e30fanm3@Feb 11 2005, 04:25 PM
it prolly just needs a filter, and that would be cheaper than buyin a tranny, but the late tranny will work although the shift points will be different, but that wont really matter, ive done it before

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have you checked out getting it rebuilt? it also could be your torque converter... so unless the new/old one comes with that you might want to get that checked too

[craaver]

Originally posted by Kowalski+Feb 11 2005, 06:54 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Kowalski @ Feb 11 2005, 06:54 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-e30fanm3@Feb 11 2005, 04:25 PM
it prolly just needs a filter, and that would be cheaper than buyin a tranny, but the late tranny will work although the shift points will be different, but that wont really matter, ive done it before

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have you checked out getting it rebuilt? it also could be your torque converter... so unless the new/old one comes with that you might want to get that checked too

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Thanks guys! I'll try the filter first before swapping it out. The tranny fluid was black and had the consistency of water. I don't know if the previous owner ever changed the fluid.

[Kowalski]

Originally posted by craaver+Feb 15 2005, 06:57 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(craaver @ Feb 15 2005, 06:57 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'>

have you checked out getting it rebuilt? it also could be your torque converter... so unless the new/old one comes with that you might want to get that checked too

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Thanks guys! I'll try the filter first before swapping it out. The tranny fluid was black and had the consistency of water. I don't know if the previous owner ever changed the fluid.

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hmm sounds like it or you burnt the clutches that makes it go that color too. the first thing i did when i got my car was all the fluid changed. but yeah good luck!