michael1972 Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 I may be buying a 2001 m3 that I drove yesterday. It has a issue with grinding into 4th gear. So what I am asking is are theyer any members that could possibly rebuild the transmission and how much would it cost me? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 michael1972 Posted January 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Oh yea and my 2001 530i is up on craigslist in Wausau WI. I'm asking $5,150 or best offer. If anybody is interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Ryan... Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Rebuilding a transmission is something that will often times require a professional rebuild. I've seen a subaru 5 speed trans pulled apart, and its not for the faint of heart.The question I might be asking is; why is the gear grinding? Where the fluids ever replaced (poor maintenance)? Was the owner beating on it and not properly shifting? For new synchros and a rebuild you're probably looking at $1500 for a shop to do it (based on Subaru 6 speed trans rebuilds). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 michael1972 Posted January 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 With what I can get the car for $1,500 for the trans aint bad. Do you know the name of a good shop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Brian. Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 I'd be cautious. 4th gear grinding, Is really weird. Normally it's first or second, the two hardest slammed gears. 4th would raise an eye brow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 michael1972 Posted January 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 The owner is going to have his bmw guy look at it tomorrow. He has 6 other cars and said he hasn't driven this one in about 6 months. He honestly seemed as if he was unaware of the problem. Everything else with the car he was upfront about and he says he is willing to do some more on the price depending on what he finds out about the issue tomorrow. And why does the 4th gear grind raise an eyebrow more then any other? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Brian. Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Bad maintenance, could be anything really. Normally you find out that the tranny has bad first or second gear, that'll tell you it's been clutch dumped, and straight shifted poorly. 4th gear is unusual. In my eyes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 michael1972 Posted January 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 1st,2nd and all others were good. Idk its wierd but I'm thinking for the price its worth it. As long as I can get it fixed reasonably. I mean hell who needs fourth gear anyways. I'll just skip it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Brian. Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 1st,2nd and all others were good. Idk its wierd but I'm thinking for the price its worth it. As long as I can get it fixed reasonably. I mean hell who needs fourth gear anyways. I'll just skip it Eff that. Lol. If the price is right I say go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Brian. Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Also, don't just say fuck it and skip 4th gear to save some pennies. Just get it replaced if you're capable of picking it up for a steal. cause that transition to such a high gear will suck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 michael1972 Posted January 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 I meant skip 4th gear not pass on the car. I'm definetly goin for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Brian. Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 I got that much. But I was saying if you're going to pick it up for a steal, don't just skip 4th gear to 5th. 3rd to 5th will suck. Just get it replaced. might as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 michael1972 Posted January 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 For sure. I am going to get it fixed. I'm just sayin in the meantime she's driveable. It goes into fourth without grinding if you go a bit easy on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Brian. Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Gotcha gotcha. Just baby it a bit. Does it pop out of fourth if you get it in gear, and then give it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 michael1972 Posted January 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Man she ran out to about 100mph in 3rd anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 michael1972 Posted January 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 No. Once its in 4th shes good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 michael1972 Posted January 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Just that disturbing griiinnnddd goin in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Brian. Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Sounds like your 4th gear synchro's are worn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 michael1972 Posted January 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Thats what the owner is thinking also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 AvusHatesCones Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Just make sure the rest of the car is 100%, get a PPI done. An E46 M3 is one of the last cars you want to skimp out on, its not an E36 M3, which is really really easy to maintain. Mine is going in to have the cracked subframe fixed in a month $$$. I just had inspection 2 done, which is $1,200 on the cheap if you cant DIY ( a lot of people don't feel comfortable adjusting valve clearance on an 8,000 rpm motor). My alternator recently packed up, and at the end of the year the I will be replacing the rod bearings as well. I'm just saying you kind of really have to love these cars to put up with them. It like a girl on the hot / crazy scale. They are high maintenance and bitchy, but god are they great to drive the crap out of. Oh and this is also coming from a guy with an M3 that is currenlty deciding not to crank over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 michael1972 Posted January 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 He had the subframe welded and the valves adjusted after he bought it. Rod bearing recall was done under warranty in 2004 and it had a new rear diff put in, in 2007. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 AvusHatesCones Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 He had the subframe welded and the valves adjusted after he bought it. Rod bearing recall was done under warranty in 2004 and it had a new rear diff put in, in 2007. Good to hear! Just remember, valves get adjusted every 20,000 miles, or less depending on how "enthusiastic" you are with the car. Also don't forget the diff fluid, the diffs are very picky. Change every 32,000 with the crazy expensive OEM fluid $140 :eek:My diff was starting to make some scary noises until I did a flush (only 60,00 on my diff). But again, if you really love these cars, there is nothing else out there that would be better to walk out to every day. Get the car and have a blast! I know I do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Brian. Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 post up pictures when you get it! I might be able to find someone in madison that could help with the 4th gear grind. I'd have to double check though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 michael1972 Posted January 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Ok so I was able to sell my 530 after only 2 days on craigslist,so that freed up some extra cash. I spent a extra $2,500 and got a 2003 M3 fully loaded with no known issues. Drove het home from Minnesota last night no problems. It was hatd to see my beloved e39 go,but I'm loving the M3 even more. I would post pics but cant figure out how. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Brian. Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Is this a different M3? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 michael1972 Posted January 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Yea. A little newer and way nicer. No transmission grind on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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I may be buying a 2001 m3 that I drove yesterday. It has a issue with grinding into 4th gear. So what I am asking is are theyer any members that could possibly rebuild the transmission and how much would it cost me? Thanks.
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