1986 325es

[BavarianHunter]

Paid a local shop alot of money to do repairs & replace leaking transmission pan gasket on my 1986 325es, Now it barely creeps forward (automatic) but goes into reverse just fine.
Any thoughts on this??? the shop refuses to fix the problem!
Thanks

[1SGDHORN]

Did they just replace the pan gasket and fluid or were some of the repairs transmission related?

If you foresee a battle with the garage I would start a paper trail in case it is something you ultimately decide to pursue legally. A calmly written Email explaining the situation as well as to recap any conversations is important. You may also consider having another shop look at the vehicle and see what they feel the issues are.

If you feel you were defrauded some states have theft of services laws and this could be a criminal matter but, more than likely not unless you received a written contract of the shops assessment of the cars issues and they gave you a written estimate.

I would even go so far as to record the car's transmission not operating properly.

If it isn't written or documented on video it will be just your word against the shops.

If the garage is corporate owned you can always take your case to upper management, if an independent shop you won't have that ability.

[BavarianHunter]

Did they just replace the pan gasket and fluid or were some of the repairs transmission related?


If you feel you were defrauded some states have theft of services laws and this could be a criminal matter but, more than likely not unless you received a written contract of the shops assessment of the cars issues and they gave you a written estimate.
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I did receive a written work order for used 4hp22 transmission, labor & replacement from them after I got the car home for $1,064.37
They replaced the trans pan gasket, oil strainer, 7 units ATF Dex VI although it was 2 quarts low when I check level.
Replaced the Shift Selector Shaft Seal for only $732.96 such a deal!!!