Troubleshooting gearbox problem? - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

Ole O · 5th August 2006, 17:42

Hi.. Drove today, and the gearbox suddenly stucked in 2gear. Can´t get it out of 2 gear.. The gear stick feels like the car not are in gear ?

Looked under the car after if the gear stick was loose, but it´s not loose and is connected to the gearbox

Then i need to replace the gearbox right ? It´s an 3.8 gearbox, but i know someone who has a 3.6gearbox. I know there not should be any difference. Can i "just" set the 3.6 gearbox on ?? Or is there a difference with the clutch or something else ?

madm5 · 6th August 2006, 01:10

I'd be tempted to see exactly why the box stuck in second- is it out of oil or something? They normally show signs of wear going in to gear in the first place as a sign of needing replacement. Regardless-- it is a straight swap to put a 3.6 box in a 3.8, this is what I have had done.

Ole O · 6th August 2006, 14:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by madm5

I'd be tempted to see exactly why the box stuck in second- is it out of oil or something? They normally show signs of wear going in to gear in the first place as a sign of needing replacement. Regardless-- it is a straight swap to put a 3.6 box in a 3.8, this is what I have had done.

U mean that i should check if it´s "just" need oil ?

There have not been any problem with ot before and no bad noises..

What about the clutch ? does that fit on the 3.6 gearbox ?

DrSakke · 6th August 2006, 14:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ole O

U mean that i should check if it´s "just" need oil ?

There have not been any problem with ot before and no bad noises..

What about the clutch ? does that fit on the 3.6 gearbox ?

Hi!
Propably not just an oil-problem....
Take the box down and see what the problem is...

And yes, there is no problems fitting the 3.6 box. NO problems with the clutch.

SAkke

Ole O · 6th August 2006, 14:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrSakke

Hi!
Propably not just an oil-problem....
Take the box down and see what the problem is...

And yes, there is no problems fitting the 3.6 box. NO problems with the clutch.

SAkke

Thanks for the quick answers

Hehe i can´t take it off myself.. Haven´t done that on any cars before, but knows people who can. One of my buddies knows a Gearbox mechanic, so i try to make him look at it..

Ole O · 14th August 2006, 18:21

We have just taking the gearbox off today, because the gearbox mechanic didn´t have time...

There are 2 things i would like to know what is on the gearbox:

Sebring NL · 14th August 2006, 19:01

2nd pic is reverse light switch.
First is ventilation pipe

StevieBoy · 14th August 2006, 21:20

The first picture shows that you should visit your tyre dealer !!!!!

It looks like you've been doing

steve