The Official E38 Transmission Info Thread

[M I C H A E L]

that's super awesome maybe if i ever decide to rebuild the transmission if it ever starts to go out on me, ill replace gaskets and what not and get everyything cleaned!

[TheLadiesMan]

Updated

[TheLadiesMan]

Any more info?

[IcemanBHE]

Anybody got anything else to add?

Tyler?

Ill be working with Kirt Koeller soon to develop this more...

Its on my to do list.

[TheLadiesMan]

Updated/bump.

[KiltedMan]

ZF rectified all VB problems with the 5hp24 so you're good to go.

Is there a manufacture date range for e38s that equates to when ZF Getreibe GMBH provided the 5HP-24 (A5S 440Z) transmission?

[kimokk]

Is there a manufacture date range for e38s that equates to when ZF Getreibe GMBH provided the 5HP-24 (A5S 440Z) transmission?

Look at the first post. Dates are listed there.

[M I C H A E L]

I think there's more to update on substitutable fluids if im not mistaken... i just feel like we are missing a bunch..

[TheLadiesMan]

If you find them, Post 'em up!

[M I C H A E L]

AMSOIL Universal Synthetic ATF

Castrol Import MV ATF

Exxon Superflo ATF

Kendall VersaTransT ATF

Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF - Is not applicable as well.

Mobil Multi-Vehicle ATF - IS not for zf5hp24 transmissions, only for gm.

Quaker State/Pennzoil Multi-Vehicle ATF

Pentosin ATF 1

Puratech Multi-Vehicle Syn-Blend ATF

Redline D4 ATF

Shell ATF 3403 M115

Shell M1375.4

ZF Lifeguard fluid 5

Valvoline Maxlife DEX/MERC ATF

[TheLadiesMan]

Do you have a source for that information?

[Actros617]

Red line D4 atf

Site Claimed
Esso LT71141
(BMW, 93 on 3, 5 and 7 series ZF 5HP transmissions)
(VW/Audi automatic from 1993)

Shell LA2634
(BMW Automatic 98-00 3 series, 94-95 5 series, 98-00 528, 94-00 7 and 8 series)

http://www.redlineoil.com/product.aspx?pid=51&pcid=9

ZF Lifeguard fluid 5

ZF OEM Replacement fluid for 5hp24 and 5hp30'S!
http://www.tsgparts.net/index.php?p=...parent=70&pg=1

Valvoline Maxlife DEX/MERC ATF

Claims for 5hp18 and 5hp30 5hp24,

Note, claim for LT71141 5hp24 & 5hp19 but not for LA2634 for the 5hp30
See char

http://www.nordiques.com/pieces/imag...huiletrans.pdf

Pennzoil Multi-Vehicle ATF

Site Claims for LA2634 for 5hp30 and LT71141 5hp24

No claims are made on the bottle its self!!!

Ps I used this fluid on my 5hp30 unit, works just fine and its made by shell also the maker of LA2634

http://www.pennzoil.com/other-car-pr...mission-fluid/

http://www.epc.shell.com/Docs/GPCDOC...10624110_2.pdf

Castrol Import MV ATF
Application chart
http://www.castrol.com/liveassets/bp...s_ImportMV.pdf

Printed back of the bottle

[TheLadiesMan]

Updated/bump Thanks Actros!

[TheLadiesMan]

Updated once more

[kouks]

Is there a way to mark special threads, like this one, or to print them out for reference?

[TheLadiesMan]

You can copy and paste the post into MS Word, copy the pictures, and save the pdfs. Then put all the files in one folder.

[MrCi]

Or print each relevant page to pdf, which should be easier

[Hueristic]

Is there a way to mark special threads, like this one, or to print them out for reference?

http://maf.mozdev.org/

[M I C H A E L]

can we please also add the proper steps how to actually perform the transmission fluid procedure, dropping the pan, ( servicing under the correct temperature) engine without load, A/C on, amount of quarts of fluid youll be using ect, ect...

[TheLadiesMan]

It's there. I just added a 'How to check fluid' section. More info is in a few of the pdfs

[IcemanBHE]

Good lord...

You know I just copied the old post to the DIY right?

Thats why I let them percolate...

[TheLadiesMan]

My bad.



P.S Could you rename it so it says 'Info/Resource'

[uses0ap]

if your going to drop your transmission here is a list of parts you should replace while the unit is out:

Input Shaft Seal - 24311422671
Rear Main Seal - 11141710247
Transmission Mounts (2) - 22316771130
Main Seal Flange Gasket - 11141736521
Output Shaft Seal - 24131422667
Rear cover gasket - 11141729836

new filtran filter with O-ring and oil pan gasket
transmission fluid
might as well change the diff fluid as well

correct me if im wrong or if im missing stuff

[Actros617]

5hp30 Valve Body rebuild links, The Valve Body Kit aka (VBK) mainly address the check ball shrinking problems that ONLY AFFECTS THE 5hp30! IF YOU HAVE A 5hp24 UNIT dont WORRY the problems has been rectified. The Kit also updates a few components like the the shift selector plunger, changes in length and strength on several springs for the shift pistons, new paper gaskets, new and improved Rubber O-rings for the shift solenoid, new TCM plug Rubber seals and New orifices. Below are links to VB rebuild!

Very detailed commentary with pics
http://www.e38.org/e32/e32%20transmission%20valve.pdf

A Straight forward guide, step by step with instructions and lots of pictures written by Jeff Chia
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q...dSyAerQb0UhI2w


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We need to reorganize this, its getting too wild with fragmented info

[TheLadiesMan]

Updated. Added cameroguy's rebuild thread, and a video by ECS tuning.