Hard to shift into 1st gear - '98 Z3 2.5L

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Al323i
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Hard to shift into 1st gear - '98 Z3 2.5L

Post by Al323i »

OK, first of all, I have not had a chance to change my trans fluid since my posting in Sept as there are never enough hours in the day. :(

I have noticed over the past couple of months that it sometimes hard to shift into 1st gear at a dead stop. If I go into 2nd gear first or try going into 1st while rolling, there is no issue. I have seen some posts on other sites that my symptom could be cause by bad shift pins. I wonder if this is the case as my car has about 44K miles. Could changing the MT fluid help or should I plan on pulling the trans and replacing the pins?


Al

DougDish
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Post by DougDish »

I had identical symptoms on my 2000 M Roadster last year.
Had this diagnosed and reapired by Mr M Car.

There was a bearing that needed to be replaced, a simple part swap but substantial time was required to remove and re-install the transmission.
While the work was being done the pins you are referring to were also taken care of and while everything was apart a new clutch was installed.

The transmission now works properly and all symptons are gone.

Doug
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Al323i
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Post by Al323i »

Doug,

Thanks for the reply. I have had work done by Don on my e46 in the past and will drop him a line.


Al

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