blk320i 0 Report post Posted September 9, 2006 (edited) was looking at buying a automatic e30 off trademe, but the reverse gear doesnt work. the guy selling it said "Doesnt engage properly, ok when cold but plays up when warm" anyone know what could be wrong? this means it needs a new gear box? would it be safe to drive in its current condition? if it does need a recon or new gearbox how much would it set me back all up? any answers would be great Edited September 9, 2006 by blk320i Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rxsumo 33 Report post Posted September 9, 2006 Have a look at one of the online manuals....this sounds to me like the one of the clutch packs in the auto is on its way out (or gone). I'd phone your local Auto transmission speciallists, they could probably give you some idea of the problem and the likely cost to fix. I would be guessing that it would probably be cheaper to find a used transmission, and since a few of the people on here have done the auto-manual conversions....you might find somebody has a good transmission they no longer require..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ED1RTY 2 Report post Posted September 10, 2006 was looking at buying a automatic e30 off trademe, but the reverse gear doesnt work. the guy selling it said "Doesnt engage properly, ok when cold but plays up when warm" anyone know what could be wrong? this means it needs a new gear box? would it be safe to drive in its current condition? if it does need a recon or new gearbox how much would it set me back all up? any answers would be great I have a working auto trans out of a pre f/l 325i still in car can been seen going etc, you remove and you can have it for $170 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted September 12, 2006 i have a good trans , if you need one $300 021433600 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danutt 4 Report post Posted September 14, 2006 i need a box for a 318i m40 its a 4hp22 anyone got one pm me oh and by the way ive been looking for people to fix my box and unless youve got approx 2300 to do it with then go second hand and if youre still not happy go manual but that puts you closer to the 2g mark dont bother with that car unless its really cheap its not worth it hope that helps thanx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted September 14, 2006 i need a box for a 318i m40 its a 4hp22 anyone got one pm me oh and by the way ive been looking for people to fix my box and unless youve got approx 2300 to do it with then go second hand and if youre still not happy go manual but that puts you closer to the 2g mark dont bother with that car unless its really cheap its not worth it hope that helps thanx i have a good one only done 98k call 021433600 from a 1990 318ia mint car . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
