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  • bmwm42
    R3V OG
    • Nov 2010
    • 6300

    #1

    replaced auto trans car don't move

    The tranny in my eta was going out so I replaced it with a known working one out of my parts cars along with the torque converter.......finished everything up and car won't move.....I can't even tell its shifting thru gears because I don't notice an idle change......any ideas?
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  • wilholl
    E30 Addict
    • May 2012
    • 518

    #2
    torque converter not properly inserted? or not enough fluid
    1988 325 non-letter Seta "Bronzit"
    1991 325ic "Laguna Green" (Sold)
    1993 325i "Laguna Green/Silver" (Sold)
    1998 528i "Artic Silver" m-sport(totalled by drunk driver)
    2000 528i Titansilber/gray m-sport
    2000 528i Titansilber/black m-sport(sold)
    2001 525i Anthracite m-sport(sold)
    2013 750i Black/Black m-sport "Beast"

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    • bmwm42
      R3V OG
      • Nov 2010
      • 6300

      #3
      Well I added six quarts torque converter is spinning
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      • wilholl
        E30 Addict
        • May 2012
        • 518

        #4
        if the converter tabs are not seated into the front oil pump correctly the pump will not work and no gears, no transmission function.
        1988 325 non-letter Seta "Bronzit"
        1991 325ic "Laguna Green" (Sold)
        1993 325i "Laguna Green/Silver" (Sold)
        1998 528i "Artic Silver" m-sport(totalled by drunk driver)
        2000 528i Titansilber/gray m-sport
        2000 528i Titansilber/black m-sport(sold)
        2001 525i Anthracite m-sport(sold)
        2013 750i Black/Black m-sport "Beast"

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        • bmwm42
          R3V OG
          • Nov 2010
          • 6300

          #5
          Originally posted by wilholl
          if the converter tabs are not seated into the front oil pump correctly the pump will not work and no gears, no transmission function.
          Is there a way too ensure this or a pic you might have available or possibly a link
          Originally posted by bmwm42
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          • wilholl
            E30 Addict
            • May 2012
            • 518

            #6
            Have a look at this
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            auto's can be a PIA
            especially important to not crush the oil pump input.
            1988 325 non-letter Seta "Bronzit"
            1991 325ic "Laguna Green" (Sold)
            1993 325i "Laguna Green/Silver" (Sold)
            1998 528i "Artic Silver" m-sport(totalled by drunk driver)
            2000 528i Titansilber/gray m-sport
            2000 528i Titansilber/black m-sport(sold)
            2001 525i Anthracite m-sport(sold)
            2013 750i Black/Black m-sport "Beast"

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            • bmwm42
              R3V OG
              • Nov 2010
              • 6300

              #7
              Awesome thanks
              Originally posted by bmwm42
              PNW vulture pm me for parts
              Strategic nw e30 command

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              • wilholl
                E30 Addict
                • May 2012
                • 518

                #8
                Found this video,
                When he talks about seating the converter onto the front of the transmission, this is exactly what I am referring to!
                If it is not on right it will not work and damage could happen.
                I know this to be true!!

                1988 325 non-letter Seta "Bronzit"
                1991 325ic "Laguna Green" (Sold)
                1993 325i "Laguna Green/Silver" (Sold)
                1998 528i "Artic Silver" m-sport(totalled by drunk driver)
                2000 528i Titansilber/gray m-sport
                2000 528i Titansilber/black m-sport(sold)
                2001 525i Anthracite m-sport(sold)
                2013 750i Black/Black m-sport "Beast"

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                • Vtec?lol
                  No R3VLimiter
                  • Dec 2009
                  • 3278

                  #9
                  I've destroyed my auto because my measurements were off 2mm

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                  • bmwm42
                    R3V OG
                    • Nov 2010
                    • 6300

                    #10
                    Everything is within spec any other ideas
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                    • bmwm42
                      R3V OG
                      • Nov 2010
                      • 6300

                      #11
                      No oil is flowing
                      Originally posted by bmwm42
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