My X needs BIG time TLC

[Awntchi]

Hello gents,

I have for the past 2 years had a slight issue with the gearbox slipping, it only happened once in a blue moon and after the gasket was replaced by BMW....I didn't go back to them as they also messed up my air suspension AND tried to get away with replacing my rear parking sensors with 3-series sensors. Let's just say I took the car out without any more work done on it...I sorted it out myself. Now, every morning for the past week, the gearbox is religiously slipping when accelerating from a full stop (sometimes when braking also)...1st to 2nd or 2nd to 1st. This does not happen when the car is at optimum temp.

So today I took the car up on a lift for a visual inspection and trans fluid level check, the following was noted:

1. There was no visual leaks from under the tranny but I still went ahead and opened the fill plug, waited for it to drain and refilled with fresh fluid. Just a quick job but the tranny reacted positively on the way home. I'll double check this when the car is cold again.

2. I noticed some wet areas/fresh fluids that I couldn't figure out their point of origin (except from one). See pics. Any ideas?

3. I have many other pending matters such as:

* Replacing power steering reservoir + hoses
* Both tie rods
* Take out old susp. air bags (rear), I left them there after converting the suspension
* Replacing the black plastic clips on all windows
* Glue back some of the inner plastic molds and "clip holders" in the door cards
* Flush & refill coolant
* Fix sagging roof lining at some point (the pano roof cover)

Any input on part/fluid options and perhaps other work that can be done while I'm "down there" would be highly appreciated.

I trust this forum...you fine gents...any day over the dealer.