Gaz 1061 Report post Posted January 17, 2015 Finally got some time to tackle touring 2.0 and put in the other gearbox. Started and ran just fine. Took it for a drive and noticed it was a little sluggish around changing down. Then halfway home, nothing. Lost drive, lost reverse, wont engage any gear, same symptoms when I bought it. Any ideas on what it could be? Low trans fluid? Computer? Anyone in Christchurch got a scanner? Car is a e36 328 auto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aja540i 1906 Report post Posted January 17, 2015 Sounds like low/no fluid, should be relativly easy to check, does your gearbox have a dipstick? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1061 Report post Posted January 17, 2015 No dipstick no but easily checked. I have spare computer here so will give that a go today Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted January 17, 2015 did you fit the torque convertor into the gearbox the correct way , did the gearbox bolt up to the engine tightly or normal? many people smash the oil pump drive by not fitting correctly , Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1061 Report post Posted January 17, 2015 Correct way? Managed to get it to lock in place and wouldn't come out despite giving it a good yank. Gearbox went in relatively easily once we had it all lined up. Will look into oil pump drive but would have thought I would have noticed breaking something. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
