535i Automatic Transmission Problem

[dchez@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]

Wes,

I don't have first hand expreience with the automatic since my e28 has 
the 5 speed, but it sounds like your 4hp22 may have experienced a 
clutch pack failure. About 125,000 miles is tops for these trannys, but 
yours is not too far away.  I also understand that if the engine is 
revved while the tranny is in nuetral that the clutch packs can blow 
very easily.  Hopefully, someone with more first hand experience can 
give you more insight on what to check for.  Good luck.

Dave Sanchez
'87 535is
BMWCCA 159157
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I've got a 1985 535i with an automatic transmission problem. Any ideas
would be appreciated. Here goes:

Car:             85 535i with 4hp22 transmission [4 speed with lockup,
nonelectronic]
                     97000 easy miles.

Symptoms: Park and Neutral operate normally. 
                      Reverse operates normally. 
                      Drive, 3,2,1 all act the same--like there is 
very,
very little connection                                             
between  the engine and drive shaft. 
                      I was able to limp home with it, but with 
practically no power. 
                      I would estimate it would take more than 60 sec. 
to
reach 25 mph  on the                                             level.
No shifting appears to occur in any forward range.Engine is free to rev  
                    in the forward ranges.  
Info:              Car had not been driven for 6 mo. then was driven
3miles when problem
                      occured.  Trans fluid level is ok. Cable linkage
from engine to transmission                                              
                    appears  to be ok.                               
 Any diagnostic help would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks in advance.
Wes Cullen

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