Re: Opinion on 87 528e ZF Autotrans ...

["Aaron and Aimee Ness" <aaness@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I'm interested in seeing responses to this as well - we have about 175,000
miles on our 528eA.  I changed the fluid and filter at 150,000.  I have
heard from several people that this is a very reliable transmission, and
that it is common to see 250,000+ miles without problems.  I haven't
experienced problems at this point.

The owner of the Import parts shop that I frequented before I moved said he
doesn't really hear of problems with this transmission, and I would say the
majoity of his customers are buying parts for German cars.

Aaron
'87 528e
'88 325is?
'70 Beetle
'82 GPz550

- ----- Original Message -----
From: "John Oehlert" <oehlert@domain.elided>
To: <bmw-digest@domain.elided>
Sent: Monday, July 08, 2002 3:52 PM
Subject: Opinion on 87 528e ZF Autotrans ...


> I have an 87 528e with 165,000 miles on it. The trans just started
slipping
> over the weekend. If I hit the accelerator the RPMs flair and then the
> tranny seems to catch up but the entire car shudders. Spoke with a
mechanic
> and as soon as he heard the year, make and mileage info he said I was
lucky
> to get that many miles out of the trans. Appears this is common for the
> ZF!? Estimated repair cost is $2500 to $2800 in the San Fran Bay Area. Car
> is in "Fair" condition. Engine OK with new timing belt, etc.. Looking for
> opinions ... to fix or not to fix. That is the question! (Serves me right
> for getting an Auto Trans. All my other cars were 3-series with 5 speed.
> NEVER any problems.)
>
> Thanks in advance.
> John
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