E36 holds first gear for way to long. HELP!

[carshark 0]

Hi Guys (and girls)

Ive got a 1996 E36 320i and its a jap import.

Ive just bought it and Ive noticed that it holds first gear way to long. It seems to do it everything from a stand still. It holds and holds then thumps into 2nd gear. If I'm very light on the accelerator the thump is a little better. But if I drive it normally or give it some good power it really bangs into the next gear. The guy I got the car off told me it was doing it and said it was a common fault. But its really starting to piss me off so Id like to get it sorted.

So please, if there is a fix Id love to know.

Any help much appreciated

[*Glenn* 854]

JATCO Jerk is a common fault. Either repair the auto or convert to manual

[Mark 178]

Here's a resource I compiled when I had the same issue with my E36... have a read.

Jatco Jerk - Info Thread

[KwS 2378]

yeah my old Jap import E36 has the Jatco jerk when i purchased it. Eventually it got so bad that the trans started slipping in all gears and the jerk got longer and harsher. I converted to manual.

This was with less than 80,000km on the clock.

[*Glenn* 854]

Here's a resource I compiled when I had the same issue with my E36... have a read.

Jatco Jerk - Info Thread

It would now cost more to carry out this repair. Shop around for prices from reputable repairers down your way

[carshark 0]

Wow that was quick. You guys are great!

Thanks, Ill have a read through that info.

Im hoping to do the work myself as Im not bad with a spanner..... But we'll have to see.