Transmission Replacement

gichoke · 06-12-2007, 07:43 PM

Ha...you all will not believe this. A couple of days ago my transmission (6 spd) was having a very difficult, if not impossible time shifting into 6th gear. Either it would not shift at all, and it felt like a 5 spd, OR, when it did shift, there was an awful grinding noise, and much difficulty to shift as well.

I took my car to the dealer this morning, and I get a call from the service manager:

SM: "The tech couldn't figure out what was wrong with the transmission, so we are ordering you a new one"

Me: "WHAT!? This is a new car with 4k miles on it, how is that possible?"

SM: "Well, when problems like these arise, the techs prefer to replace it. There are only three transmission for your car in the country, so we have to wait a bit as it is shipped from California"

I don't really care that the car is in the shop as it is covered by warranty and I am out of town for a couple weeks, but still, COME ON, a new tranny at 4k?!?!??! Does anyone else think that is crazy?!

At most I thought a synchro was off on the 6th gear...Could it be that opening up a tranny (drop from car, disassemble, reassemble, put back) is more expensive than installing a new one!? I dont know...if there are BMW techs out there who can provide feedback I would love to hear about this. I am not complaining at all thought....new tranny, why not!

If I had been taking my car to the strip every weekend I could kind of see it, but, for this I really don't. Has anyone else had this problem? Could this be the beginning of a recall!?!?!?!??

RRGOO7 · 06-12-2007, 10:37 PM

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Joe Bimmer · 06-13-2007, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by gichoke

Ha...you all will not believe this. A couple of days ago my transmission (6 spd) was having a very difficult, if not impossible time shifting into 6th gear. Either it would not shift at all, and it felt like a 5 spd, OR, when it did shift, there was an awful grinding noise, and much difficulty to shift as well.

I took my car to the dealer this morning, and I get a call from the service manager:

SM: "The tech couldn't figure out what was wrong with the transmission, so we are ordering you a new one"

Me: "WHAT!? This is a new car with 4k miles on it, how is that possible?"

SM: "Well, when problems like these arise, the techs prefer to replace it. There are only three transmission for your car in the country, so we have to wait a bit as it is shipped from California"

I don't really care that the car is in the shop as it is covered by warranty and I am out of town for a couple weeks, but still, COME ON, a new tranny at 4k?!?!??! Does anyone else think that is crazy?!

At most I thought a synchro was off on the 6th gear...Could it be that opening up a tranny (drop from car, disassemble, reassemble, put back) is more expensive than installing a new one!? I dont know...if there are BMW techs out there who can provide feedback I would love to hear about this. I am not complaining at all thought....new tranny, why not!

If I had been taking my car to the strip every weekend I could kind of see it, but, for this I really don't. Has anyone else had this problem? Could this be the beginning of a recall!?!?!?!??:evil:

AR230WAKEBOARDER · 06-13-2007, 02:10 PM

If you open up the tranny you lose your "CORE". I had a tranny replaced on my 02 m3 AND decided to just pay the $9,000 for the new tranny and not mess with opening it up.

gichoke · 06-19-2007, 11:47 AM

Transmission is being installed today, WOOHOO!

Jb7 · 06-19-2007, 09:18 PM

Not just my transmission, i got my whole engine replaced after only 1200 miles. My engine would just not start up again, so i got replacement and they put new parts for mostly everything except turbos. Also, my third gear grinds or is not smooth often, I'm not sure if thats my fault because my timing is off, but its not cool...

stressdoc · 06-20-2007, 08:28 AM

Whole-hog replacement seems to be the policy now. It more efficient to send trannys, final drives, etc. back to the factory for failure analysis and rebuild than to train and provide for local repairs.

gichoke · 06-20-2007, 02:14 PM

Crikey! You got a new engine? I guess I dont have it too bad then. I would def get that grinding checked out. The 6er should shift as smooth as butter.
Cheers,
F

gichoke · 06-21-2007, 05:42 PM

Picked up the car today.....tranny shifts sooooo smoothly and the clutch feels great, very light.

06-12-2007, 07:43 PM	#1
gichoke Captain Generale 17 Rep 80 Posts Drives: 18' M2 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Transmission Replacement at 4,000 Miles! Ha...you all will not believe this. A couple of days ago my transmission (6 spd) was having a very difficult, if not impossible time shifting into 6th gear. Either it would not shift at all, and it felt like a 5 spd, OR, when it did shift, there was an awful grinding noise, and much difficulty to shift as well. I took my car to the dealer this morning, and I get a call from the service manager: SM: "The tech couldn't figure out what was wrong with the transmission, so we are ordering you a new one" Me: "WHAT!? This is a new car with 4k miles on it, how is that possible?" SM: "Well, when problems like these arise, the techs prefer to replace it. There are only three transmission for your car in the country, so we have to wait a bit as it is shipped from California" I don't really care that the car is in the shop as it is covered by warranty and I am out of town for a couple weeks, but still, COME ON, a new tranny at 4k?!?!??! Does anyone else think that is crazy?! At most I thought a synchro was off on the 6th gear...Could it be that opening up a tranny (drop from car, disassemble, reassemble, put back) is more expensive than installing a new one!? I dont know...if there are BMW techs out there who can provide feedback I would love to hear about this. I am not complaining at all thought....new tranny, why not! If I had been taking my car to the strip every weekend I could kind of see it, but, for this I really don't. Has anyone else had this problem? Could this be the beginning of a recall!?!?!?!?? __________________ 2018 LBB M2: Stock for now. Adding sound deadening and ADS delete soon! Last edited by gichoke; 06-18-2007 at 12:39 PM.. Reason: formatting
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AR230WAKEBOARDER Private First Class 4 Rep 144 Posts Drives: MONTEGO BLUE 335I Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Why? iTrader: (0)	If you open up the tranny you lose your "CORE". I had a tranny replaced on my 02 m3 AND decided to just pay the $9,000 for the new tranny and not mess with opening it up.
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gichoke Captain Generale 17 Rep 80 Posts Drives: 18' M2 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Transmission is being installed today, WOOHOO! __________________ 2018 LBB M2: Stock for now. Adding sound deadening and ADS delete soon!
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Jb7 Private First Class 16 Rep 140 Posts Drives: Black Sapphire '07 335i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [0.00]	Not just my transmission, i got my whole engine replaced after only 1200 miles. My engine would just not start up again, so i got replacement and they put new parts for mostly everything except turbos. Also, my third gear grinds or is not smooth often, I'm not sure if thats my fault because my timing is off, but its not cool...
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06-20-2007, 08:28 AM	#7
stressdoc Moderator 618 Rep 10,855 Posts Drives: BMW i8; Toy 4runner TRD pro Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waco TX iTrader: (0)	Whole-hog replacement seems to be the policy now. It more efficient to send trannys, final drives, etc. back to the factory for failure analysis and rebuild than to train and provide for local repairs. __________________ My recent ED photos: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1026808 my not-so-recent ED: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31829 Please join BMWCCA http://bmwcca.org/index.php?pageid=c...&ref_by=300279
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gichoke Captain Generale 17 Rep 80 Posts Drives: 18' M2 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Crikey! You got a new engine? I guess I dont have it too bad then. I would def get that grinding checked out. The 6er should shift as smooth as butter. Cheers, F __________________ 2018 LBB M2: Stock for now. Adding sound deadening and ADS delete soon!
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06-21-2007, 05:42 PM	#9
gichoke Captain Generale 17 Rep 80 Posts Drives: 18' M2 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Picked up the car today.....tranny shifts sooooo smoothly and the clutch feels great, very light. __________________ 2018 LBB M2: Stock for now. Adding sound deadening and ADS delete soon!
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