Topic: Driveline & Transmission

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 […]

Gearbox Replacement

Article by: Johan Article applies to: all models with the ZF4HP22 automatic transmission. Problem: The ZF4HP22 gearbox in my car has shifted a bit rough from 3rd to 4th for a while now. But a fluid change, the first time with a new filter, every now and then had prolonged […]

3.15 Limited Slip Diff Retrofit

Article by: Olin Johnston Article applies to: written for the e31 but applies to the e32, e34, e38, and e38 models as well. The donor car was an early E32 750iL. I bought it already cleaned and drained. It went into my US 1994 840Ci with a stock 2.93 open […]

3.15 Limited Slip Diff Retrofit

Article by: Olin Johnston Article applies to: written for the e31 but applies to the e32, e34, e38, and e38 models as well. The donor car was an early E32 750iL. I bought it already cleaned and drained. It went into my US 1994 840Ci with a stock 2.93 open […]

3.15 Limited Slip Diff Retrofit

Article by: Olin Johnston Article applies to: written for the e31 but applies to the e32, e34, e38, and e38 models as well. The donor car was an early E32 750iL. I bought it already cleaned and drained. It went into my US 1994 840Ci with a stock 2.93 open […]

3.15 Limited Slip Diff Retrofit

Article by: Olin Johnston Article applies to: written for the e31 but applies to the e32, e34, e38, and e38 models as well. The donor car was an early E32 750iL. I bought it already cleaned and drained. It went into my US 1994 840Ci with a stock 2.93 open […]