Re: e36 - tranny problems?

[Roger Baker <rbaker@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Sounds like it might just be the friction material wearing out (i.e. time for a rebuild). Has the tranny fluid & filter been changed??? With that many miles, you should have changed it twice already if you wanted it to live. The tranny ECU's for these things increase pressure on the bands/clutches
with an increase in throttle application. That may be why it helps stop the slipping with a bit more throttle. It could also be a pressure problem; clogged filter, bad pump, regulator, etc. Good luck.

Roger Baker

josh@domain.elided wrote:

> hi, i noticed a problem that's seems to be getting progressively worse in my 1994 325i (auto, 105k miles)
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> the transmission seems to be having trouble fully engaging in gear unless i apply moderate to hard throttle.
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> for instance, if i'm using cruise control going slightly uphill on an interstate, the engine is probably running at 400 RPMs higher than normal. then, when i apply throttle to accelerate up the hill, the tach comes -down- to where it normally would be. we're talking about speeds 65-80 mph here.
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> i don't notice this as much at slower speeds, but it could be there too.
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> what's going on? bad news? the car has been almost completely troublefree in all 105k miles, beyond normal stuff you'd expect. i'm in the car about 400 miles away from home now. is it going to be able to get itself home to the mechanic?
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> thanks,
> - -josh

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