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Originally Posted by Davee (Post 915798)

Not yet, I,m waiting to get another copy of the BMW TIS 2450001 which provides to instruction and pictures of what to do. Hopefully it will arrive this week.

I purchased the BMW tool so just need the TIS to start. Will post feedback when I have done this job.

How was the repair going? Difficult? I have the same issue for my 2001 3.0i. Ordered parts but still wondering if I should buy the special tool to do a DIY, or send the X to my indy who charges me $250 +.

Please update.

Thanks. Steve

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Originally Posted by va8341 (Post 919392)

On my first attempt I got to the point where I had removed the lever that connects to the selector shaft. Next step was going to be insert the BMW tool onto the selector shaft and wind into the seal. However struck a problem.

The issue is the gear selector diameter and the BMW tool which fits on the shaft is very very tight and won,t slide on. As I didn't,t want to force anything and needed the car for the next day I put it back the way it was.

My current thinking of the issue of the where the selector rod is exposed to the road elements it has somehow pick up dirt/whatever....maybe a good clean of the exposed shaft will help.

Anyway will have another go this weekend. This time with the front drive shaft removed so can get a view of why it won't slide on. Will also do in the morning when the shaft has not warmed up from use during the day.

Will update when done with pic

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Originally Posted by Davee (Post 919459)

Thanks a lot for the update. If you still need TIS steps I can forward a copy of that part in windows xps format. I reviewed the steps; they look really straightforward, except must have that special set of pulling tools, and (maybe) taking down the drive shaft. I heard with the drive shaft in place it's hard to do the job. Good luck!

I would also like to replace this seal on my 3.0i 2006 AT...but I'm having a hard time already finding the seal.

The part looks greyed out on real oem #2... what's that supposed to mean? No longer available?

Any help would be appreciated

https://xoutpost.com/data:image/png;...AAAElFTkSuQmCC

Fairly certain you want this:

TIMKEN 8792S {Click Info Button for Alternate/OEM Part Numbers} Info
Automatic trans.; 5 speed trans.; Trans. code 5L40-E

More Information for TIMKEN 8792S

EDIT: Timken seal will fit, but is shallow, the better options are: GM/AC Delco 8644709 or Transmax 84072A

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Originally Posted by Scott ZHP (Post 1128384)

Fairly certain you want this:

TIMKEN 8792S {Click Info Button for Alternate/OEM Part Numbers} Info
Automatic trans.; 5 speed trans.; Trans. code 5L40-E

More Information for TIMKEN 8792S

Thanks a lot! Is there a way to be 100% sure?
I really wouldn't like to mess up the old one by taking it out, to discover the new one isn't fitting...

Why isn't BMW selling this seal? Makes no sense to me...

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Originally Posted by whizzkid23 (Post 1128386)

Thanks a lot! Is there a way to be 100% sure?
I really wouldn't like to mess up the old one by taking it out, to discover the new one isn't fitting...

Why isn't BMW selling this seal? Makes no sense to me...

BMW business model is to sell cars, not parts. Make plenty of sense to me...

I personally think they are making more profit on replacement parts and service then on a new car...

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Originally Posted by whizzkid23 (Post 1128386)

It's a GM transmission. BMW calls it the A5S390/360, GM and everyone else calls it the 5L40E. If you want to be 100% sure, call these folks, them what you need and see what part they suggest.

(listed about half way down the link below with an actual photo; the GM number is 8644709).

https://cobratransmission.com/index....ort=20a&page=2

Thanks to both! I just ordered the part from a transmission overhaul company here in Europe. In fact on the invoice that arrived, it states seal for 5L40E transmission... so the information you provided was correct.

Will post something back as soon as I've got it installed, looking already forward to freaking out while taking the old one out.