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    Just finished a 1000 mile trip

    Just moved from Vermont to South Carolina. I shipped one car and drove my 330 vert the 1000 miles. 6 hours the first day and 10 hours the second day. After the first half of day one i never went below 80. The car never skipped a beat. Took about 2.5 tanks of gas. I got this car a few months ago. Replaced the ccv, plugs, oil, power steering pump p, water pump, tstat, radiator, expansion tank and a couple hoses. Now that I'm moved I plan to get a tranny flush. I never doubted the engine would make it. I was a little concerned about the tranny. I really love this car.

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    Quote Originally Posted by flyfishvt View Post
    Just moved from Vermont to South Carolina. I shipped one car and drove my 330 vert the 1000 miles. 6 hours the first day and 10 hours the second day. After the first half of day one i never went below 80. The car never skipped a beat. Took about 2.5 tanks of gas. I got this car a few months ago. Replaced the ccv, plugs, oil, power steering pump p, water pump, tstat, radiator, expansion tank and a couple hoses. Now that I'm moved I plan to get a tranny flush. I never doubted the engine would make it. I was a little concerned about the tranny. I really love this car.
    Glad to hear it! When I first got my 330ci, it was not something I would even drive 45 miles to visit my parents. After the work I've done on it over the past few months, I wouldn't hesitate to drive it on a very long trip.

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    how many miles on the car? Mine (2001 330ci) has 130k and I'm considerering a tranny flush, but I've heard a couple schools of thought on if the flush is good idea??

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    115,000 miles. I've heard both schools of thought. I have a second car if something goes wrong but I don't think it will.

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    i did the tranny flush a long time ago. no issues and seemed to help a little. go for it, it wont be bad.

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    Quote Originally Posted by flyfishvt View Post
    Just moved from Vermont to South Carolina. I shipped one car and drove my 330 vert the 1000 miles. 6 hours the first day and 10 hours the second day. After the first half of day one i never went below 80. The car never skipped a beat. Took about 2.5 tanks of gas. I got this car a few months ago. Replaced the ccv, plugs, oil, power steering pump p, water pump, tstat, radiator, expansion tank and a couple hoses. Now that I'm moved I plan to get a tranny flush. I never doubted the engine would make it. I was a little concerned about the tranny. I really love this car.
    I'm interested to learn if you have experienced differences in transmission actions from before..and after the 'flush'.....I assume you used Dexron 6 as replacement atf.
    Last edited by Eaglesail; 10-22-2017 at 02:54 PM.

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    Just finished 800 miles trip. These cars sure a pleasure to drive and feels great after work and knowledge of a refresh. And heck yeah, don't even hesitate - service the train. I changed at 120k. Quieter and smoother shifts plus going to save you money and heartache down the road. Change it unless you're have tran issues (usually over 175k miles). I dropped pan, changed filter, and then replace balance using tran cooler hose. Use tran fluid meeting BMW's LLxxx spec

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    Quote Originally Posted by BidNo View Post
    Just finished 800 miles trip. These cars sure a pleasure to drive and feels great after work and knowledge of a refresh. And heck yeah, don't even hesitate - service the train. I changed at 120k. Quieter and smoother shifts plus going to save you money and heartache down the road. Change it unless you're have tran issues (usually over 175k miles). I dropped pan, changed filter, and then replace balance using tran cooler hose. Use tran fluid meeting BMW's LLxxx spec
    Yes...I can agree to what promise you hear...but also you and I can make good things bad..very fast.......You may not have the 2001 to 2004 GM in your Beemer......DO YOU?

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    Glad you have finally moved Lee! Watch out for leaking roof issues that plague e46 verts.
    Best of luck at your new place!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Eaglesail View Post
    Yes...I can agree to what promise you hear...but also you and I can make good things bad..very fast.......You may not have the 2001 to 2004 GM in your Beemer......DO YOU?
    Nope, true enough. I have the ZF

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    Quote Originally Posted by BidNo View Post
    Nope, true enough. I have the ZF
    ZF is said to be a more durable atf....I have a HURTH transmission employed in my 43 ft Gulfstar sailboat...mated with a YanMar diesel....In 1991, HURTH and ZF...are one in same....both German.........................sTEVE...LOST IN TIME...BMW, GERMAN CAR... SUPPORTER!

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    Quote Originally Posted by BidNo View Post
    Nope, true enough. I have the ZF ..WAGONS ONLY...
    ZF is said to be a more durable 5 SPD AUTO...I have a HURTH transmission employed in my 43 ft Gulfstar sailboat...mated with a YanMar diesel....In 1991, HURTH and ZF...are one in same....both German...Insight and debate is always welcomed....S

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    Also...to better identify is a 'blue' sticker to the pan.....Saying GENERAL MOTORS...ZF German attaches an aluminum 1"x 3/4" aluminum tag...riveted to the TM body an identification code...GM uses glued (blue) stickers to identify.....One way to distinguish...
    Last edited by Eaglesail; 10-25-2017 at 03:35 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mless5 View Post
    Glad you have finally moved Lee! Watch out for leaking roof issues that plague e46 verts.
    Best of luck at your new place!
    So far no issues. It's a fairly new top. Dealer installed BMW replacement.

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