I have an 01 530I, auto tranny dated after 3/01 (not the GM). Got the code P0741. Changed the oil. Still got the code. After talking to you guys and a tranny guy here in town we figure it's a high probability I have a bad torque convertor. 1200 bucks for a new one but OEM convertors in Pt Orchard, Wa will rebuild mine for less that $500, depends on which TQ I have. He says he gets lots of them from german cars. Hmmm.
Started pulling off parts. Exhaust, driveline, insulation, tranny lines, air intake. Uh, oh. Have to make a run to Sears to get a Torx head socket set. Pulled the wires on the starter (why'd they put it way up there?). Pulled the tranny and starter bolts. Starter won't come loose. Looks like I have to get it off before I pull tranny. Bolts are out. Hmmm. There appears to be an alignment pin holding it on. Is it just corroded? Should I get a really big pry bar and wedge it off? Nope. I'm going to ask for help before I do some thing stupid and break the bell housing or starter.
HELP!
Started pulling off parts. Exhaust, driveline, insulation, tranny lines, air intake. Uh, oh. Have to make a run to Sears to get a Torx head socket set. Pulled the wires on the starter (why'd they put it way up there?). Pulled the tranny and starter bolts. Starter won't come loose. Looks like I have to get it off before I pull tranny. Bolts are out. Hmmm. There appears to be an alignment pin holding it on. Is it just corroded? Should I get a really big pry bar and wedge it off? Nope. I'm going to ask for help before I do some thing stupid and break the bell housing or starter.
HELP!