Article by: Paul Axford Applies to: All models with the M30 big six engine (this article was written with a 730i). The 730 and 735 big six automatics all have the ZF 4HP22 4-speed transmission, which is installed on hundreds of thousands of various European cars. Additional models with the […]

Article by: Don Gale Article applies to: all e32 and e34 models. I took some detailed dimensions noting the differences between a large e32 diff vs. medium case e34, for my friend Andrew, who has also has a boosted e32 735i 5-spd: Note: medium case axle hubs may come in […]

Article by: Binjammin Applies to: Most BMW models with a limited slip differential. So I had this extra rear laying around, I decided to check out the condition of it and clean it up. Turns out it’s in nice shape, could maybe use new clutches but I’ll see if I […]

Article by: Johan Problem:Every time I went for a long drive I noticed a burned ATF smell when getting out of the car. I also had to fill the gearbox every 1500 km to keep it shifting smoothly. The underside of my car was completely covered with ATF. When I […]

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 […]