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E46 320D 2003 - 60K - Gearbox vibration and Local specialist

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Hi

New boy here - new to forum and BMWs in fact . 2 queries really.

1. Does anybody know of a reputable, trustworthy and knowledgeable independent BMW specialist garage in the Brighton/Hove/Shoreham by Sea area ( BN postcode please).

2. I have a strange vibrating/rumbling noise that occurs at around 1700 to 1800 revs when accelerating . If you push the throttle the car changes gear and goes just fine through it , however this noise doesn't feel right. Happens on flat and when going uphill and worse when car cold . Have read that could be low transmission fluid which I havnt got round to checking but any thoughts welcome

 

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Stevio

 

 

  

 

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Hi Steve...welcome to the Forum

Sorry, can't help with question number 1

Question number 2 does sound very much like the fluid level is low and that would be a good place to start

Keep us updated on how you get on

Cheers  Trevor

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