BMW e38

[Veigar1239]

Hi ,i have a BMW e38 3.0d 2001 ,I have an automatic gearbox and I would like to change it because I have problems when I go back, it doesn't work when I hit the smallest bump, I would like to change it with another gearbox but I don't know what other gearbox it would be compatible (e39 3.0d, x53 3.0d?) which gearbox do I have on the BMW e 38? 5hp or 6hp? 

[Greydog]

Morning Veigar

Welcome to the Forum 

The box in your car should be 5 speed ZF A5S440Z it may be cheaper to service/repair the box than look for a replacement. When was the box last serviced? ZF advise service every 60 to 100k (kilometres)

If you were thinking of an upgrade there is a lot of work including ECU matching

Good Luck 

Dave

[Veigar1239]

2 hours ago, Greydog said:

Morning Veigar

Welcome to the Forum 

The box in your car should be 5 speed ZF A5S440Z it may be cheaper to service/repair the box than look for a replacement. When was the box last serviced? ZF advise service every 60 to 100k (kilometres)

If you were thinking of an upgrade there is a lot of work including ECU matching

Good Luck 

Dave

The repair costs are between 600 e-2200e, it depends on the problem, I am looking to make a Swap,i bought the car with a broken box...

[Greydog]

Then you need the same box or you will need the skills and equipment to re program the gearbox ECU so it can communicate with the Engine DDE and several other of the cars ECU's

The box that is in there has the fluid level been checked ? If a bump causes disconnect I would also check the loom

Take a look at www.realoem.com it is an online BMW parts list put the last 7 digits of the Vin into the search box it will call up your Model. Then search the gearbox section, if you double click the part number (in Blue) it will bring up a list of other models the box was used in, if nothing their then choice is limited I am afraid

Dave