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  Aug. 19, 2011 6:04 p.m. gimpstang New Reader

  Well after having a shop sit on my car for two weeks without touching it and repeatedly lying to me about it, it seems as tho im going to have to replace the torque converter in my wifes car myself. While I have done a couple of clutch and flywheel jobs myself, Ive never tackled an automatic trans before. Any tips or tricks to working on BMW autos? Any pitfalls to watch out for? Should I run away?

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  Aug. 19, 2011 6:26 p.m. aussiesmg SuperDork

  Oh my, the damn starter on the E46 330xi was bad enough

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  Aug. 19, 2011 7:51 p.m. Ranger50 Dork

  It's just like a manual, just have to remember that you have to remove the converter bolts/nuts before you should get all the BH bolts out. Basically if it attaches to the trans externally, remove it.

  "Never trust an intelligent man with no money to play fair."

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  Aug. 20, 2011 8:27 a.m. gimpstang New Reader

  No BMW specific weirdness? you know how those germans can get. :)

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  Aug. 20, 2011 8:37 a.m. iceracer SuperDork

  Just be sure to remove the TC with the transmission. When installing the new unit, be sure the pump drive tabs lock in.

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  Aug. 20, 2011 9:21 a.m. pigeon Dork

  The factory manuals are online here: http://spaghetticoder.org/bmw/

  I'd also find or go buy a Bentley manual for the car.

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