JoKer 58 Report post Posted September 3, 2014 price check on transmission, mine is loosing/lost R 265k on clock failing that Lincon auto's in PN might get a visit OR sell the frigging car fresh WOF & service Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted September 3, 2014 5hp 30? Have a good one here. Needs a couple of external seals but otherwise good. Should be cheap at $400. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1284 Report post Posted September 3, 2014 isn't yours from a e39 tony?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
will 169 Report post Posted September 3, 2014 What model box? I have a good 5hp24 minus bellhousing off a V8. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted September 3, 2014 isn't yours from a e39 tony?? Same as E34. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1284 Report post Posted September 3, 2014 na a bit different in the electrics etc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoKer 58 Report post Posted September 4, 2014 (edited) hope to see it on the hoist tomorrow, sorry no idea on what I actually could use/# etc still sulking, dragged my GTB out of the weeds this morning Edited September 4, 2014 by JoKer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoKer 58 Report post Posted September 5, 2014 (edited) 5hp30 and have stumbled upon the check-ball conspiracy http://www.noreverse.org/ so fingers crossed may save me some time/effort Pretty pics of the gearbag solenoids in 1st link below http://www.bimmerwerkz.com/forum/5-series-e12-e28-e34-e39/e34-540i-5hp30-tranny-question-black-67858.html http://www.bavarian-board.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=39297 http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?1506988-BMW-ZF-5HP30-no-reverse thanks so far guys, I can hack walking to work for a few more days before I can nail it down/start saving for a freshen up Edited September 5, 2014 by JoKer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonic_attack 89 Report post Posted September 5, 2014 I have a few 5HP30 repair manuals and bits and pieces in PDF form I can email if you like. I'd collected them from vague sources around the place. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoKer 58 Report post Posted September 26, 2014 ok so diff is sweatting horsepower (oil) so going with the Diff being the main issue, any one with some spares/advice? will 6 cylinder fit? do I need an LSD of will any unit fit etc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted September 26, 2014 Dont think a leaky diff stops you using reverse? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
will 169 Report post Posted September 26, 2014 Where is it leaking? Sideshafts or input? How many bolts are there around the sideshaft flange, 6 or 8? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1284 Report post Posted September 26, 2014 have a 540i diff if needed , but that wont fix your trans issue 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2136 Report post Posted September 26, 2014 Is the diff locking up and not rotating backward or something?? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoKer 58 Report post Posted September 26, 2014 lets just say a BIG BaNG going round a right hand corner low speeds, then clunk clunk clunk clunk with wheel rotation tell be the oil leek isn't only a seal if it is both things then car is scrap to me spent 800 on wof / brakes in aug, then its shagged this month, could say that's slightly depressing will count bolts shortly, being stranded without budget to either fix it or buy another runabout is really choice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1284 Report post Posted September 27, 2014 std 540i is a large case 8 bolt diff , have one $200 and no a 6cyl diff wont bolt straight in . some 535i etc use a 8 bolt diff , but have a different front flange 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted September 27, 2014 lets just say a BIG BaNG going round a right hand corner low speeds, then clunk clunk clunk clunk with wheel rotation tell be the oil leek isn't only a seal if it is both things then car is scrap to me spent 800 on wof / brakes in aug, then its shagged this month, could say that's slightly depressing will count bolts shortly, being stranded without budget to either fix it or buy another runabout is really choice you will have to spend $$$ to get anything "new" and at least you know what you have got....cheer up mate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoKer 58 Report post Posted September 28, 2014 anychance this is a good buy/fit my needs? 2/18 BMW 540i E-36 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoKer 58 Report post Posted September 28, 2014 or Looking at this listing would get me mobile again BUT its pickup only, anyone capable of collecting/wrapping and popping it on a pallet? its heavy and a 2-man lift etc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites