Article by: Johan Problem: Every time I went for a long drive I noticed a burned ATF smell when getting out of the car. I also had to fill the gearbox every 1500 km to keep it shifting smoothly. The underside of my car was completely covered with ATF. When […]
Topic: Driveline & Transmission
Gearbox Rear Seal Replacement
Article by: Johan Problem: Every time I went for a long drive I noticed a burned ATF smell when getting out of the car. I also had to fill the gearbox every 1500 km to keep it shifting smoothly. The underside of my car was completely covered with ATF. When […]
Auto Trans Rear Seal Replacement
Article by: Johan Problem:Every time I went for a long drive I noticed a burned ATF smell when getting out of the car. I also had to fill the gearbox every 1500 km to keep it shifting smoothly. The underside of my car was completely covered with ATF. When I […]
Driveshaft Rear CV Joint
Article by: Sean Article applies to: all e32, e34, and e36 models. Problem: My 750i developed an huge vibration over 60-80 km/h (40~50 mph), and a loud ‘clicking’ noise when moving off or accelerating. The complete driveshaft exists out of various components, while each component can be more or less […]
Driveshaft Rear CV Joint
Article by: Sean Article applies to: all e32, e34, and e36 models. Problem: My 750i developed an huge vibration over 60-80 km/h (40~50 mph), and a loud ‘clicking’ noise when moving off or accelerating. The complete driveshaft exists out of various components, while each component can be more or less […]
Gear Selector Shaft Seal
Article By: Ralph (Dutch740) Applies to: Models with automatic transmissions and specifically to models with the A5S560Z / 5HP30 transmission (i.e. 740i) maybe 730i V8 as well (?) Problem: Automatic transmission leaks fluid from the selector shaft, and you slowly lose your (very expensive) transmission oil. Fix: Replace the seals […]