1986 BMW 325 Reverse

1986 BMW 325
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JREYNIGHT
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1986 BMW 325 6 cyl Automatic

My 1986 325e automatic has no reverse and when i put the car in drive the car has to warm up for the gears to shift properly. I live in Florida so i do not think the cold is affecting the car.
Feb 22, 2010 at 5:17 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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HI there, this transmission is slipping badly, have you checked the oil level, if low get it topped up and get into a transmission specialist as the slippage is doing damage and you are heading for a major transmission over haul this is not address sooner rather than later, hopefully it is not to late now.

Mark (mhpautos)
Feb 22, 2010 at 5:47 PM
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JREYNIGHT
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Yes as a matter of fact the oil was just replaced and the oil filter too...and what kind of transmission would you recommend i buy to replace the old 4-speed
Feb 22, 2010 at 8:21 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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There is two transmissions listed in Mitchell 1 to suit this car, ZF4HP 22H/ EH and ZF 4HP 24-E there will be an I.D plate attached, but just to be sure i would be guided by a transmission specialist or you dealer, often it works out cheaper to get yours o/hauled. and the quality will be the same.

Mark (mhpautos)
Feb 22, 2010 at 9:58 PM